They can have various therapeutic benefits for the body, while steroids are synthetic drugs made of fat-soluble organic molecules that mimic the effects of hormones in the body
A total of 14 years in dedicated schooling and medical residency
Phentermine Cost: Low Form: Daily pill Results: Rapid Side Effects: Mild jitters, dry mouth Coverage: Usually affordable even without Best For: Kickstarting weight loss, shorter-term goals GLP-1 Meds (Wegovy, Zepbound) Cost: High (brand name only) Form: Weekly injection Results: Gradual Side Effects: Nausea, constipation, fatigue, GERD Coverage: Often limited or denied Best For: Long-term management, metabolic disease My Recommendation as a Bariatric Specialist When I meet with a new patient, we always look at the whole picture health conditions, weight-loss goals, cost, and lifestyle
Clinically, they are being explored for their potential to accelerate postoperative recovery, support chronic soft-tissue healing, and improve tendon-to-bone integration following procedures such as rotator cuff repair and ACL reconstruction
Its muscle-sparing properties are particularly valuable for those pursuing body recomposition rather than just weight loss
