DO WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATIONS WORK? ARE THEY SAFE? WHO ARE THEY FOR? with Dr. Garth Davis (audio only)

Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce: The Global Businesswomen’s Pod

08-03-2024 • 47 mins

GHWCC Global Businesswomen's Pod  Episode 96

It's no secret that America is facing an obesity crisis. But is there hope on the horizon? The new wave of weight-loss medications - Wegovy and Zepbound certainly seem to be game changers. Whereas previous options helped people lose only around 5% of their weight, these new medications can lead to up to 22% weight loss. But you're not alone if you have questions. In this episode, we discuss everything we know (and don't yet know) about the new class of weight-loss medications. DR. GARTH DAVIS BARIATRIC SURGERY GENERAL SURGERY HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL