There's minimal to no downtime required
Bariatric Surgery May Be a Good Choice If You: Meet surgical criteria (a BMI of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 or higher with a weight-related condition like type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea or high blood pressure) and have obesity-related health conditions Want a one-time procedure with structured follow-up Are comfortable with permanent anatomy changes and lifelong supplements GLP 1 medications may be a good fit for adults who prefer a non-surgical path, can take medication as prescribed with regular monitoring and meet clinical/insurance criteria
This article was medically reviewed by Renae Thomas, MD, MPH
Effects of tirzepatide versus basal insulins in people with type 2 diabetes and different baseline glycemic patterns: post hoc analyses of the SURPASS-3 and SURPASS-4 trials
The mechanism of the toxic action of cathinone is still unclear, and the mechanism of drug-induced depression caused by cathinone abuse needs further study
Weight loss inevitably involves some lean mass loss, and resistance training is the most effective countermeasure