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Weight Loss Surgery vs. GLP-1 Meds: What Works Best?

With obesity on the rise, two major treatments stand out: bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic and Wegovy). But which one’s more effective — or is the combo even better?
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/weight-loss-surgery-instead-glp-1s-or-are-both-best-2025a10008ol?hl=en-US&form=fpf

Studies show that surgery may be more cost-effective long-term, despite its high upfront cost. It often leads to more sustained weight loss, while GLP-1 meds, though less invasive, can get pricey over time — they’d need to be 70–75% cheaper to match surgery in value.

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