About the Guest:

Dr. Jenny Matthei is a seasoned expert in the field of obesity management and bariatric medicine. Jenny Matthei is a distinguished bariatric specialist who transitioned from general practice to focus on helping individuals manage their weight at a multidisciplinary clinic.

Key Takeaways:

• Obesity is a chronic disease with genetic and environmental influences, requiring long-term management strategies.

• Bariatric surgery, including procedures like gastric sleeve and bypass, offers significant weight loss solutions but must be approached with a comprehensive, holistic plan.

• Advanced medications now bridge the gap between lifestyle interventions and surgical solutions, offering a promising avenue for many individuals struggling with obesity.

• Understanding and explaining obesity as a disease can help mitigate the social biases and judgment that many patients face.

• Lifestyle changes coupled with medical interventions are critical for achieving and maintaining significant weight loss and improving metabolic health.

Notable Quotes:

• "Obesity is a disease where you have an excess amount of fat deposited in your body... it's not your fault, and people find that really helpful because there's a lot of bias around obesity."

• "We have foods that we call foods that are actually just ultra-processed ingredients... they're not real food."

• "Finally, we've got some really effective management medications that don't require you getting your stomach cut out or... having surgery, which is always risky."

• "You can have some patients that are diabetic and they're on insulin, and they come off their insulin and can put their diabetes back into remission."

• "We finally got something that works really well for patients and actually changes their life."

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