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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
FOR OBESITY
Medication
Short term
Weight loss 10% body weight
GLP-1 Agonist
eg. Liraglutide, Semaglutide
Appetite Suppressant
eg. Phentermine
Orlistat
Inhibitor to prevent fat absorption
Endoscopy Procedure
Appetite suppressant.
eg. Pheutermine
Endoscopy Procedure
Gastric Balloon (Size of stomach)
Short term
Weight loss 10% body weight
Size of stomach after balloon insertion
BEFORE
Balloon insertion
AFTER
Balloon removal
(6 months to 1 year later)
No change in stomach size
Long term
80-90% excess weight loss
Bariatric Surgery
There are many types of surgery including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass
Bariatric Surgery Concept
(Sleeve gastrectomy)
Before surgery
180-200ml
After surgery
Size of stomach
Shape of stomach
Before surgery
After surgery
Shape like a banana
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