Start with the role of medications and surgery in a broader approach to weight loss. Dr. Tro and Dr. Laura discuss the questions to consider before choosing an intervention.
We encourage patients to seek professional medical advice and obtain proven information on the benefits and risks of weight loss drugs and alternative interventions before committing to that approach, empowering them to make informed decisions and setting the foundation for long-term success with the least amount of harm to their bodies.
In this section, we have curated resources in this folder to help share information on the most common interventions patients seek.
Will weight loss drugs and weight loss surgery address root causes of obesity?
The short answer is no. Can they help? Maybe.
Watch this video where Dr. Tro and Dr. Laura discuss how drugs and surgeries may help while understanding when to consider them and when to be a little cautious.
