Baptist HealthTalk
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Weight Loss Medication vs Surgery: What to Know
If you’re confused by weight loss medications like Ozempic or Wegovy, diet trends, or bariatric surgery options, you’re not alone.
In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, Dr. Anthony Gonzalez, chief of surgery for Baptist Hospital of Miami and Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at Baptist Health, sits down with Dr. Timothy Nowack, a general and bariatric surgeon, to separate fact from fiction and explain what actually works for long-term weight loss. They break down how GLP-1 weight loss medications work, who they’re for, what kind of results are realistic, and why obesity is a chronic disease—not a personal failure.
The conversation also explores when diet and lifestyle changes may be enough, when medications can help, and when weight loss surgery becomes an important option.
If you’re trying to make safe, informed decisions about your health without the hype, this episode provides clear, expert guidance. Watch now to learn which weight loss path may be right for you.
Host:
Anthony Gonzalez, M.D.
Chief of Surgery, Baptist Hospital of Miami
Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery, Baptist Health
Guest:
Timothy Nowack, M.D.
General Surgeon
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