A common problem with semaglutide GLP-1 drugs is they can make you feel kind of blah and tend to have side effects similar to antidepressants. “Some patients don’t like that the medications can affect other parts of your brain which is why we are working on new drugs that only suppress your appetite,” Dr. Swain says.
Any significant weight loss you experience causes a slowdown in your metabolism, meaning you’ll stop losing weight despite eating less. This leads to frustration, quitting your diet and eventually, gaining the weight back. One way to help combat this is by practicing good nutrition and healthy habits. “Our goal is to have a menu of options to help create an effective weight loss program based off your individual needs,” says Dr. Swain. “At the HonorHealth Bariatric Center, besides surgery, we have a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, exercise physiologists, dietitians, obesity medicine specialists, as well as devices and research programs to help you with your weight loss and wellness needs.”