Bariatric surgeon Dr. Emily Watters helps make more sense of modern weight loss sense in this visit from our new GBMC series in learning more about local health care. Here, she discusses the treatment of obesity and educates Nestor on modern weight loss drugs and the power of robotics as a surgeon.

Dr. Emily Watters, a general and bariatric surgeon at GBMC, discussed modern weight loss treatments and the advancements in surgical robotics. She explained that hernia surgeries have evolved from large incisions to minimally invasive procedures, leading to quicker recoveries. For obesity, she highlighted the use of GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, which mimic hormones to reduce appetite and improve weight loss. Dr. Watters emphasized the importance of individualized treatment plans, combining medi

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