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Non-Pharmacological & Less Invasive Weight Loss Alternatives

Updated: May 3

Episode Recap:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford explores various non-medication-based strategies for effective weight management. He emphasizes the importance of lifestyle modifications such as dietary adjustments, increased physical activity, and behavioral changes in achieving sustainable weight loss. The episode provides practical insights into how these approaches can serve as viable alternatives or complements to pharmacological treatments, promoting long-term health and well-being.

Show Notes:

  • 0:26 - Alternative Options for Weight Loss

  • 1:02 - Gastric Ballons

    • 1:48 - Orbera

    • 3:29 - Obalon

    • 5:36 - Spatz3

  • 7:37 - Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)

    • 9:47 - Apollo Revise™ System

  • 10:55 - Aspiration Therapy by Aspire Bariatrics


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About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!


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The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:

The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

 
 
 

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