Pills, Injections, Surgery or Diet – What’s the Best Weight Loss Plan for You?

Many people want to be healthier versions of themselves. Taking that first step is the hardest part. What are you stepping into, and will it work? If you’re in a place where you’re finally ready to lose weight and are committed to success, Leena Khaitan, MD, MPH, can help. The Director of Bariatric Surgery provides data on surgical options and valuable information on other weight loss alternatives.

0:00 Introduction
1:25 New diet pills compared to those of the past
2:25 How new diet pills work
3:30 Diet pill side effects
4:57 Recognizing obesity as a disease has improved solutions
6:35 When to look beyond diet and exercise
14:09 Finding a clinician to begin the weight loss conversation
18:11 Why people fail when trying to lose weight
21:45 Will diet pills change the weight loss landscape?
24:24 Final thoughts on getting healthy

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This podcast was recorded on 5/3/2023.

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