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Are GLP-1s Covered by Insurance?

February 23, 2026

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, such as tirzepatide (sold as Zepbound for weight loss and Mounjaro (for diabetics) and semaglutide (sold as Wegovy for weight loss and Ozempic for diabetics), have gained significant popularity due to their ability to help individuals with obesity achieve meaningful weight loss and better control of blood sugars. Despite their use doubling...

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Weight Loss Surgery vs. Medication

November 26, 2025

For many people living with obesity, weight loss is not just about aesthetics. It is about improving health, mobility and overall quality of life. Yet reaching and maintaining a healthy weight can be incredibly challenging. Even with changes to diet and exercise, long-term success often requires additional medical support.  When it comes to overcoming obesity,...

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Is Obesity Genetic or Environmental?

November 26, 2025

Obesity can be both genetic and environmental, occurring most often when factors of each combine. While you cannot change your genes, making healthy lifestyle choices can still help you manage your weight. Understanding genetic tendencies and environmental influences is important for finding the best way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. A Look Into...

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Navigating Holiday Eating After Bariatric Surgery

November 18, 2025

Thanksgiving is a time to come together with loved ones, enjoy delicious food and give thanks. However, those who have recently had weight loss surgery may find a table full of food stressful. The Center for Weight Loss Surgery is here to help you navigate the holiday. We have compiled some bariatric Thanksgiving tips so you can enjoy...

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Excess Skin After Bariatric Surgery: Causes, Treatment Options and What to Expect

August 18, 2025

While bariatric surgery can do wonders for a patient’s health and quality of life, it can often lead to excess loose skin after all that weight loss. In fact, the experience affects up to 96% of people who get the surgery, and can have a big impact on health, comfort and confidence. Thankfully, there are...

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Duodenal Switch vs. Sleeve Gastrectomy

January 31, 2025

Bariatric surgery is currently the most effective, evidence-based treatment for controlling obesity. It is the best treatment option for patients who do not achieve substantial or durable weight loss or co-morbidity improvement with nonsurgical methods.   There are two types of weight loss surgeries to consider — duodenal switch (DS) and gastric sleeve, or vertical sleeve...

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