Myers says its her go-to mix for most workouts because of its medium amount of electrolytes and carbohydrates: a single serving has 380 milligrams of sodium and 20 grams of carbs
Phentermine Cost: Low Form: Daily pill Results: Rapid Side Effects: Mild jitters, dry mouth Coverage: Usually affordable even without Best For: Kickstarting weight loss, shorter-term goals GLP-1 Meds (Wegovy, Zepbound) Cost: High (brand name only) Form: Weekly injection Results: Gradual Side Effects: Nausea, constipation, fatigue, GERD Coverage: Often limited or denied Best For: Long-term management, metabolic disease My Recommendation as a Bariatric Specialist When I meet with a new patient, we always look at the whole picture health conditions, weight-loss goals, cost, and lifestyle
100% who lost weight did not lose muscle
Because injectables and approved oral formulations were studied in trials, we understand their safety profiles better than we do for off-label or compounded products sold as "drops." Always tell your provider about other medications, since delayed gastric emptying can change absorption of oral drugs
I integrate hormone optimization and management into every weight loss plan
If caught in the early stages, providers may be able to prescribe newer treatments like Tzield (teplizumab) , which may help delay the onset of type 1 diabetes and the need for insulin therapy
