I'm so glad that tools are being developed to provide meaningful help for those of us who have battled the obesity beast. Ironically, just prior to Oprah's show, I had been participating on a post about people feeling the"need" to "call out" those who are overweight. I had tried repeatedly to explain that obesity isn't a character flaw so I appreciated Oprah saying the same thing. I was disappointed that the show wasn't a bit more balanced. I think they quickly glossed over the fact that the doctors interviewed had a financial interest. I also thought they were rather dismissive of side effects, making it sound like it was mostly a matter of education. With the widespread use of the drug, more problems are inevitable vs. pre-screened clinical trial participants. Are cases of extended gastroparesis being carefully monitored by a disinterested third party? Are GI issues more common if someone has had, say, a gastric sleeve? It sounds like you have an exceptional rapport with your patients and are very empathetic, but I worry about the GLP-1 drugs being prescribed similar to a pill mill scenario by those less ethical. I find the idea of people using them to go from a healthy weight to "fashionably" thin without a full understanding of any risks worrisome. I tried Byetta years ago and recall how miserable I was with nausea so I haven't tried the GLP-1 drugs personally. Still, being able to quiet the food noise would be life-altering.
@helpyourpatientsloseweight287
5 ай бұрын
These meds have been used frequently in patients after bariatric surgery and often work well with no difference in side effects. While nausea, diarrhea and vomiting are common side effects, they are rarely to a point where someone cannot continue the medication and usually get better at time. Most of the leaders in the field, myself included,have some relationship with drug companies. I’ve actually invested my own money in stock for them because I believe so strongly in how powerful the meds are at changing someone’s life. I also am a paid speaker for Zepbound, meaning I speak to other doctors about how to use the medication- again because I believe so strongly in the medication. There likely will be a small percentage of people with serious side effects, though the reports on severe gastroparesis seem exceptionally rare if even related to the meds. Like all meds, it should only be used if the medical reasons to try it outweigh potential risks. Byetta is an older med, maybe time to discuss a newer one with an expert:)
@vhopine3776
5 ай бұрын
@@helpyourpatientsloseweight287 Thank you for your response. I'm not questioning the sincerity of the doctor's promoting the drugs, but the reality is that financial interests can be problematic. Again, it's wonderful that there will be more options for people facing weight-related health issues and often ridicule from those who don't understand obesity. It's good that patients who have had bariiatric surgery can have a second chance at weight loss. Before there was so much interest, my doctor offered me Ozempic, but I hate being nauseous so am reluctant to try a GLP-1 myself. I hope that your patients who can better tolerate that side effect thrive!
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