Does saying yes to bariatric surgery mean saying no to GLP-1s?

The Obesity Guide with Matthea Rentea MD

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“Are GLP-1s even an option after bariatric surgery?” It’s an important discussion that unfortunately is surrounded by a world of misinformation and improper care. So today I’m here to help educate patients and physicians alike on how bariatric surgery and GLP-1s relate to each other, and if it’s possible to take GLP-1s after having the surgery.

Proper care surrounding metabolic health is such an important topic to me, so I’m very excited to have this discussion with you today. You don’t want to miss this week’s short but info-packed episode!

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Quotes:

Everyone is not dealt the same hand genetically, environmentally and emotionally, and we could go into 50 different reasons. I like to take the approach of no shame. - Dr. Matthea Rentea

I almost do not care about the scenario that led up to (weight gain). My stance is; ‘what are all the things we're going to do moving forward?’ If you need to work with a therapist, a counselor, a psychiatrist, if there is a history of trauma, I definitely want you to do that. - Dr. Matthea Rentea

It's really about health promotion at the end of the day. If you need that help, please seek that out, because otherwise you are potentially not getting life saving help. And I hope that this changes one day. - Dr. Matthea Rentea
Timestamps:

01:43 - We learn that weight regain is common, even after bariatric surgery, and how prescribing GLP-1s post-bariatric surgery can be helpful and needed

03:56 - We hear how a significantly elevated BMI is directly correlated to a shorter lifespan, and how the goal of metabolic healthcare should be longevity and prolonged health

05:13 - Dr. Rentea speaks on the differences between all her patients, and how treatment should be tailored to each patient’s needs based on genetics, circumstances, etc.

06:59 - We explore the process of having bariatric surgery and the steps and care that should be taking place post-surgery

11:14 - Dr. Rentea clarifies that the purpose of this podcast episode is for weight management education purposes

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