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Effectiveness: Bariatric Surgery vs Weight Loss Drugs GLP-1 Drugs (e.g., Wegovy): Average weight loss: 15% of body weight Weight regain likely after discontinuation Requires ongoing injections Modest improvements in comorbidities Bariatric Surgery: 6080% excess weight loss within 1218 months Long-term maintenance up to 20 years and beyond Remission rates for type 2 diabetes: ~6080% High improvement in hypertension, sleep apnea, PCOS READ : When to Choose Bariatric Surgery Over GLP-1 Medications Why Patients Choose Tijuana for Bariatric Surgery

Many are now FDA-approved for chronic weight management

Her insurance plan through the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency has stopped covering it for weight loss

First of all, yes, I do think its a risk