The GLP-1 Trap: Your Jumpstart Might Be a Forever Commitment
The marketing for GLP-1 agonists such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro is ubiquitous. From glossy telehealth ads to celebrity endorsements from stars like Serena [...]
By MBC Editor|2026-10-12T20:23:23+00:00February 11th, 2026|Categories: News & Trends|Tags: ghrelin, GLP-1, GLP-1 Medication, glp1, Gut hormones, hunger hormones, lean body mass, Mounjaro, Ozempic, ozempic side effects, Rybelsus, Saxenda, semaglutide injection, Tirzepadite, Wegovy, weight loss injection, weight loss injection shots, Zepbound|2 Comments
The marketing for GLP-1 agonists such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro is ubiquitous. From glossy telehealth ads to celebrity endorsements from stars like Serena [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-10-28T07:02:12+00:00June 26th, 2024|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: Adiponectin, after bariatric surgery, Amylin, anorexigenic, bariatric surgery, CCK, endocrine system, endogenous disorder, exogenous disorder, Fasting Ghrelin, ghrelin, GIP, GLP-1, glycemic control, Gut hormones, hormones, hunger hormones, Hypoglycemia, insulin, leptin, orexigenic, Oxyntomodulin (OXM), Plasma Ghrelin, Postprandial Ghrelin, PP, psychological changes, PYY, satiety hormones, type 2 diabetes|0 Comments
Bariatric surgery is the most effective way to achieve significant weight loss and improve health for those with obesity and [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2026-02-18T04:15:58+00:00December 9th, 2020|Categories: News & Trends, Patient Testimonials|Tags: 600-lb weight loss surgery, bariatric surgeon, body mass index bmi, comorbidities, Dr. Now, EMO, high bmi, hunger hormones, morbid obesity, My 600-lb Life, super super morbidly obese, super-morbidly obese, uninsured|2 Comments
On November 16, 2020, Mexico Bariatric Center's super surgeons performed one of the most challenging bariatric surgeries. In this case, [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2026-10-05T22:50:49+00:00November 5th, 2020|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Diet & Nutrition|Tags: body thermostat, digestive tract, endocrine, ghrelin, gut bacteria, gut health, Gut hormones, gut microbiome, hormonal balance, hunger hormones, leptin, metabolism, peptides, satiety, satiety hormones, set point theory, small intestine, weight gain|0 Comments
Obesity is a metabolic disorder stemming from appetite-regulating gut peptides. After trying medications, as well as diets and exercise plans, [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2026-10-06T16:22:07+00:00October 8th, 2020|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, esg, FD, fda approved, gastric sleeve complications, HTN, hunger hormones, metabolic system, neuro-endocrine, set point theory, T2DM, vertical sleeve gastrectomy, vsg, vsg before and after, vsg diet, vsg pros and cons, vsg results, vsg surgery, vsg surgery qualifications, vsg weight loss, what is vsg|0 Comments
VSG stands for Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (commonly referred to as Gastric Sleeve Surgery or Sleeve Gastrectomy).Meaning & Overview: VSG is [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2026-03-23T22:24:05+00:00February 20th, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: bariatric surgery, brain, food chatter, gastric band, ghrelin, Gut hormones, horm, hormones, hunger hormones, leptin, peptides, satiety, weight loss|0 Comments
By definition, the goal of weight loss surgery or bariatric surgery is to help you lose weight. The mechanism by [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T23:54:55+00:00December 15th, 2017|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle|Tags: bariatric diet, bariatric post-op, bariatric surgery, constipation, dehydration, diet, hunger hormones, nutrition, nutrition tips, weight loss, weight loss surgery|0 Comments
So you are planning on having bariatric surgery. You have everything in order to set up your surgery and start [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-02-21T01:25:58+00:00February 16th, 2017|Categories: News & Trends|Tags: adiposity, appetite, body fat percentage, brain, calibrate, hunger hormones, metabolic system, Metabolic thermostat, metabolism, neurohormonal axis, overweight, set point theory|0 Comments
All people have a "set point" weight, and just as we do not have control over our eye color, hair [...]