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TexasBushwhacker

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27. The thing that's funny is that bariatric surrgery
Sat Jun 5, 2021, 10:20 AM
Jun 2021

affects the very same hunger and fullness hormones that this medication affects. If the medication can make the person feel less hungry and full quicker, without the risks of surgery, it could indeed be a game changer. I'm glad the surgery worked for you, but it killed a friend of mine.

Every hormone and chemical in your body has a normal range. Some people may naturally have too much hunger hormone and not enough fullness hormone. For those people, gaining weight is probably very easy and losing is very hard. This injection is just a higher dose of the drug Ozempic, which has already been on the market for 4 years.

We've had drugs to reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness for decades Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #1
The ideal miracle drug you describe may be appalachiablue Jun 2021 #2
Side effects include nausea and diarrhea. 3Hotdogs Jun 2021 #17
Those can cause weight loss too nt Wicked Blue Jun 2021 #34
Tru dat. 3Hotdogs Jun 2021 #50
game changer for Novo Nordisk, maybe Kali Jun 2021 #3
These New Drugs Are Only Game Changers if They're Reasonably Priced and They Won't Be. Indykatie Jun 2021 #4
Remember PhenFen? It worked like a charm, as I recall. I was totally disinterested in snacks... Hekate Jun 2021 #5
PhenFen AnnetteChaffee Jun 2021 #38
I am so sorry. I was off it fairly quickly, as my doc tends to be cautious about certain things... Hekate Jun 2021 #43
Fast food, processed food, energy drinks, industrial agriculture, all contribute to American obesity GoneOffShore Jun 2021 #6
And Genetics Lemon Lyman Jun 2021 #7
The "eat whatever they want/not work out" myth Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2021 #15
I'd love to be able to eat whatever as well. GoneOffShore Jun 2021 #23
I live on fast food, processed food, energy drinks but have never been overweight Skittles Jun 2021 #8
Wow, who are you chasing? milestogo Jun 2021 #19
heh Skittles Jun 2021 #49
That made me laugh. I spend may steps figuring out what the hell I was doing. Is that good?? Evolve Dammit Jun 2021 #52
Or, being chased by. nt reACTIONary Jun 2021 #59
Yes, some people are like you. Elessar Zappa Jun 2021 #33
I retired two years ago slightlv Jun 2021 #9
Good sleep is key to health including so much beyond weight. Kudos & thx posting key point. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2021 #13
Wow, that's interesting. tanyev Jun 2021 #24
Another night owl here. I would also be interested to know. nt Hekate Jun 2021 #44
Its a weekly injection.... Jon King Jun 2021 #10
Those things don't work for everyone. Marrah_Goodman Jun 2021 #25
If there is something that can help people... reACTIONary Jun 2021 #28
Congrats on the successful surgery! What a great result! Yay, you! deurbano Jun 2021 #32
Not sure which procedure you had, but.... moriah Jun 2021 #51
I had the sleeve procedure, not the bypass Marrah_Goodman Jun 2021 #53
Glad you're taking care of your body and can still absorb B vitamins. moriah Jun 2021 #63
So sorry your mom went through all that Marrah_Goodman Jun 2021 #64
There's a lot going on in intestines, liver, pancreas, gall bladder bucolic_frolic Jun 2021 #11
How about we start regulating food like other countries? They have junk food... MattNC2021 Jun 2021 #12
Europe doesn't do it by regulation. I think cultural attitudes play a key role Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2021 #14
Even the "supermarkets" in France carry fresh local food. lark Jun 2021 #26
+ 2 These associations & motives could explain a lot. appalachiablue Jun 2021 #22
Big Ag, Big Food, Big Pharma... reACTIONary Jun 2021 #29
Who is 'you'- moi? I don't get your meaning appalachiablue Jun 2021 #40
The author of a "rant" who stated... reACTIONary Jun 2021 #41
You're not understanding my comments appalachiablue Jun 2021 #45
Sorry for missunderstanding... reACTIONary Jun 2021 #46
Food and drink are highly regulated. Processed foods can only have so many PPM of waste products, TeamProg Jun 2021 #57
You are right, it is more a matter of degree... reACTIONary Jun 2021 #58
We decided to stay in the town we're presently living Lars39 Jun 2021 #36
You have good sense & that sounds great, esp. appalachiablue Jun 2021 #39
Well, we're not retired yet! Lars39 Jun 2021 #42
Good luck with the renovation & whenever appalachiablue Jun 2021 #55
Thanks, appalachiablue! Lars39 Jun 2021 #56
Exactly pandr32 Jun 2021 #37
BMI isnt nearly the best way to judge obesity oldsoftie Jun 2021 #16
I agree I am 5 8" and allowed to be 165 per BMI Woodwizard Jun 2021 #18
In defense of BMI... reACTIONary Jun 2021 #30
It's the American way - focus on the symptoms, not the causes. TheRickles Jun 2021 #20
That is good news Marrah_Goodman Jun 2021 #21
The thing that's funny is that bariatric surrgery TexasBushwhacker Jun 2021 #27
Thanks for the info nt reACTIONary Jun 2021 #31
I had the sleeve surgery Marrah_Goodman Jun 2021 #47
This is a diabetes drug and has been around for a while, known as ozempic JohnSJ Jun 2021 #35
Metformin is used for weight loss off label as well. roamer65 Jun 2021 #61
Yes. It is Ozempic at a higher dosage n/t TexasBushwhacker Jun 2021 #62
The BMI (Bullshit Measurement Index) needs to go. Probatim Jun 2021 #48
I like the Navy Method Body Fat Measurement Calculator. marie999 Jun 2021 #65
The Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR) is a good indicator as well. Probatim Jun 2021 #66
Americans are SO FAR removed from nature that we no longer know what to eat. TeamProg Jun 2021 #54
They way it works is by depleting your wallet of money so that you cannot buy food to eat. Xipe Totec Jun 2021 #60
For me, cutting out added sugar and most carbs has so far done the trick Happy Hoosier Jun 2021 #67
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