Beyond Ozempic What Really Happens When Diet and Exercise Fail? | Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the weight-loss noise out there, you’re not alone. Every week it seems like there’s a new medication in the headlines, another diet trend taking over social media, or someone you know talking about their success with bariatric surgery. It’s no wonder people are confused about what actually works.
In this conversation, I break down what we really know. I’ve spent more than two decades treating obesity, mostly in children, but the principles apply across the board. My goal isn’t to push one approach over another; it’s to help you understand the options, the science behind them, and how to make informed decisions that fit your life and your health.
Breaking Down the Myths and Misconceptions
Why the Mediterranean diet consistently outperforms every fad diet that comes along.
The truth about GLP-1 medications and how they're changing our understanding of weight management.
Real talk about what diet and exercise programs can actually achieve (spoiler: it might surprise you).
Understanding Obesity as a Disease
Why obesity isn't simply a matter of "eating less and moving more"
The complex genetic and biological factors that contribute to weight gain.
How different people require different approaches to achieve lasting results.
Exploring Your Treatment Options
Affordable alternatives to expensive injectable medications.
Modern bariatric surgery: safer procedures with dramatically lower complication rates.
How to find the right healthcare provider who understands all your options.
I share my perspective that obesity is a disease, not a lifestyle choice, and explain why judging others (or yourself) based on appearance alone misses the bigger picture entirely. His approach focuses on meeting patients where they are and providing multiple pathways to success.
Whether you're struggling with weight management yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply want to understand this complex health issue better, this episode offers:
Evidence-based information free from Internet noise and bias.
Practical steps for creating a personalized treatment plan.
Hope and encouragement for those who feel they've tried everything.
Don't let the stigma and misinformation surrounding obesity keep you from getting the help you deserve. It's time to approach weight management with compassion, science, and realistic expectations about what different treatments can achieve.
Listen to the full episode below.
