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Are there actually any pharmaceuticals proven to aid weight loss? As far as I knew it was mostly all supplement bullshit to get you to waste thousands of dollar
by Teknoman117 6y ago
Are there actually any pharmaceuticals proven to aid weight loss? As far as I knew it was mostly all supplement bullshit to get you to waste thousands of dollars with nothing to show for it.
My doctor wants me to look into bariatric surgery but the side effects of that look horrifying long term.
- peteretep 6y agoAlmost all stimulants will work for this but have questionable side effects
- toast0 6y agoStimulants and appetite supressants work for some people. Side effects are pretty bad though. Also smoking is effective for some. Again, bad side effects.
- renewiltord 6y agoBariatric surgery is more effective than the pharmaceuticals for long-term weight loss AFAIK. Non-surgical intervention is slow in every form: lifestyle change, pharmaceuticals, all slow. Not going to name the drugs, sorry, but your doctor will know of them. He knows your situation better, so I'll leave it to him.
- qz2 6y agoI know two people who had surgical intervention. It was a way out that they could put money into and make the problem go away. Both are fucking miserable and it ruined their lives. But no one tells those stories.
- brusch 6y agoCare to elaborate ? Why did it ruin their lives ?
- qz2 6y agoAcross two people: Hair loss, hernias and one obstructed bowel.
- renewiltord 6y agoIf you're in line for bariatric surgery and your doctor doesn't inform you of the risks and possible adverse outcomes then she hasn't received informed consent from you yet.