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Over the past few years, injectable weight loss medications – such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro – have become increasingly popular. These GLP-1-based injections work by reducing appetite and increasing satiety, often helping patients lose weight in the early months.
But if you're looking for a sustainable weight loss solution, the question remains:
Are weight loss injections enough – or is bariatric surgery the better long-term answer?
Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy help control hunger signals and make it easier to eat less. Many patients experience initial weight loss – but the effect is often temporary.
GLP-1 medications do not address the root causes of obesity:
Once the medication is stopped, most people regain the lost weight. These drugs manage the symptoms – not the system.
Procedures like gastric sleeve and gastric bypass go far beyond appetite control. Bariatric surgery changes the body’s internal signals – including hormones that affect hunger, insulin sensitivity, and fat storage.
This helps reset your metabolic set point, leading to:
In contrast to ongoing injections, bariatric surgery is a one-time, transformative intervention – not a monthly prescription refill.
Weight loss injections can be useful – especially for patients who aren’t yet ready for surgery. But they often require:
Bariatric surgery, when combined with expert follow-up and lifestyle changes, offers a permanent change with far fewer long-term limitations.
As an International Bariatric Center of Excellence, AIWA Clinic provides:
Our team focuses on long-term results, helping you achieve healthy weight loss and maintain it – without a lifetime of medication.
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