With all the hype surrounding GLP-1 medications, a new Medscape article — “GLP-1s Dominate the Headlines, But Obesity Surgery Wins on Cost” — sheds light on a critical point: although these medications are popular, long-term costs are significantly higher than bariatric surgery, especially due to ongoing monthly pharmacy expenses.
For patients comparing options, surgery delivers greater and more sustained weight-loss at a lower total cost over time. And here’s the part we’re proud of:
Even compared to national averages for bariatric surgery, Nicholson Clinic’s self-pay prices are lower.
That means patients get world-class care, board-certified surgeons, and long-term success — at a cost that’s more accessible than ever.
If you’re exploring weight-loss options, this article is worth the read.
Ozempic and other semaglutide medications have been working wonders in terms of shedding pounds for many people, but a study shows that they’re still not as effective as surgery when it comes to weight loss – and it’s not even close.
Weight loss surgery provides far better results than GLP-1s.
When researchers analyzed weight loss results from patients who took GLP-1 drugs and those who’d undergone bariatric surgery, one method led to much more weight loss.
GLP-1 medications have become game changers for people trying to lose weight, but bariatric surgery is still superior when it comes to total and lasting weight loss, a new study has found.
Patients who underwent a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass lost about five times more weight after two years than people who had weekly injections of semaglutide or tirzepatide (the active ingredients in the anti-obesity drugs Wegovy and Zepbound, respectively), researchers reported Tuesday, June 17, at a meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Nearing 50? Obesity Could Steal 10 Years—or More—from Your Life, Says Alarming New Study
There are five classic risk factors for cardiovascular disease — high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, and smoking — and at age 50, these factors can reduce life expectancy by more than 10 years.
This is the conclusion of an international study led by German researchers and presented at the 2025 American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.
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5 Risk Factors at 50 Can Steal a Decade of Life
Obesity was tied with 16 common health concerns in a longitudinal cohort study, with the magnitude of risk correlating with the level of obesity.
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https://www.medpagetoday.com/endocrinology/obesity/114842
Sorry, Ozempic users.
Bariatric surgery leads to more weight loss that’s longer-lasting compared to drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy and behavioral changes such as diet and exercise, new research finds.
“Metabolic and bariatric surgery remains the most effective and durable treatment for severe obesity. Unfortunately, it also remains among the most underutilized,” said study co-author and bariatric surgeon Dr. Marina Kurian of NYU Langone Health.
Bariatric surgery remains the most effective treatment for individuals struggling with obesity, offering not only significant and sustainable weight loss, but also providing improvements in various weight-related medical problems. One common medical problem that affects many patients with obesity is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
One common cause of weight regain after sleeve gastrectomy is that of stretching or dilation of the remaining stomach. This leads to an increase in storage capacity and, ultimately, weight gain. With an enlarged stomach, patients require increased amounts of food to feel satisfied. Avoiding this issue is obviously preferable, so the following is a discussion of the common causes for pouch dilation of the stomach after weight loss surgery.
The overwhelming success and safety of bariatric surgery compared to diets and medication is well known to the medical community. However, a surgical revision of a previous bariatric surgery is sometimes necessary. Around 15% of bariatric patients will proceed with revision, and this number is on the rise due to the sheer popularity of bariatric surgery. There are several important factors which influence the need for revision, including complications from the original surgery, suboptimal lifestyle or eating choices leading to weight regain, or weight loss, which wasn’t quite as much as expected. In many cases, surgical revision is a great option for the original surgical tool to become effective again. In other cases, a different procedure altogether will be considered. While surgical revision may have higher complexity and potentially more risk than the original procedure, this is generally a reasonable and safe option for patients to consider.
Dr. Nicholson and Registered Dietician, Melanie Wilder, discuss diet and a healthy lifestyle with Good Morning Texas.
