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Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (also known as ESG) is an innovative, non-surgical weight loss procedure that can help you lose up to 20% of your body weight. It’s a safe and highly-effective option that rivals traditional bariatric surgery – offering comparable weight loss results without surgery. The endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty procedure reduces the size of your stomach by 70% to 80%, which limits how much you can eat, restricts your calorie intake, and helps you feel full for longer – all resulting in rapid, sustainable weight loss

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ESG-MAX™

ESG-MAX is a revolutionary weight loss treatment that integrates two advanced, non-surgical procedures: ESG and GFMA. This combined approach results in a smaller, sleeve-like stomach and a proven decrease in the hunger hormone ghrelin, leading to accelerated weight loss, reduced appetite, and enhanced weight loss.

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Bariatric revisions

Sleeve Revisions
Sleeve gastrectomy is the most common bariatric surgery, where a surgeon staples the stomach to create a narrow, tube-like shape. Unfortunately, after several years patients may find they can eat larger portions, leading to weight gain.

Gastric Bypass Revisions
With an endoscopic gastric bypass revision we are able to restore the outlet and pouch to their original size, or even smaller, resulting in long-term weight loss. This safe, same-day, incisionless procedure provides a new opportunity to lose weight and to get back on track.

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Endoscopic Gastric Sleeve Revision

Gastric sleeve revision, also known as endoscopic sleeve revision, is a non-surgical procedure that tightens a sleeve gastrectomy. It is a 30-45-minute outpatient procedure that carries an extremely low risk of complications and a very high success rate. Following an endoscopic gastric sleeve revision, our patients generally start feeling full with smaller portions of food again and begin to shed excess weight almost immediately after the procedure.

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Endoscopic Gastric Bypass Revision

Endoscopic Gastric Bypass Revision is an outpatient, non-surgical procedure designed to stop weight regain and jumpstart weight loss after gastric bypass bariatric surgery. The procedure is performed by a highly-trained gastroenterologist who uses advanced techniques to help tighten the surgical pouch and outlet created during the original gastric bypass surgery to their original size – promoting rapid, sustainable weight loss.

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Gastric Balloons

Spatz3
Spatz3 is the only adjustable gastric balloon on the market. Balloon placement is a non-surgical procedure that helps patients jump-start weight loss and keep it off.

Orbera®
Non-surgical procedure that helps patients initiate and maintain long -term weight loss. The procedure places a small silicone balloon into the stomach, which takes up space so you feel full faster and consume smaller portions of food.

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Spatz3 Adjustable Gastric Balloon

Spatz3 is the only adjustable gastric balloon on the market. Balloon placement is a non-surgical procedure that helps patients jump-start weight loss and keep it off. After placing a small silicone balloon into the stomach, patients feel full more quickly and consume smaller portions. In the early stages, the adjustable design can help patients who experience discomfort or balloon intolerance by allowing your provider to remove saline volume. When or if weight loss stalls throughout the balloon placement, the device can be adjusted again with more saline to provide greater fullness and better overall weight loss.

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Orbera® Balloon

The ORBERA® Managed Weight Loss System is a non-surgical procedure that helps patients initiate and maintain long-term weight loss. The procedure places a small silicone balloon into the stomach, which takes up space so you feel full faster and consume smaller portions of food.
ORBERA® works well for moderately overweight individuals who haven’t succeeded with diet and exercise and want to break through weight loss barriers without surgery. ORBERA® is intended for patients aged 21 and above, as authorized by the FDA.

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True You RX

True You Rx is a comprehensive weight loss program that offers medication in combination with dietary support as well as guidance on a regular physical fitness regimen and healthy eating habits. True You Rx begins with an initial medication consultation to review your medical history, discuss your weight loss goals, and determine if this is an appropriate treatment for you, along with an initial nutrition consultation. If approved, you will continue to meet with a nutritionist on a monthly basis, and will receive ongoing medication support. Your prescription will be refilled on a monthly basis at your local pharmacy.

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Gastric Fundus Mucosal Ablation

Gastric Fundus Mucosal Ablation (GFMA) is a novel, groundbreaking procedure pioneered by the medical and research teams at True You Weight Loss.
The procedure involves endoscopic gastric mucosal ablation or application of thermal energy (heat) to the inner lining of the top part of the stomach called the gastric fundus. It is performed by a gastroenterologist using an endoscope, a small tube with a camera, and a light.

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Our Blog

Empowering Your Weight Management Journey

If you’ve been exploring non-surgical weight loss and weight management options, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. True You Weight Loss in Cary, NC, is dedicated to helping people across North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, and beyond find solutions that actually work.

Our blog is here to be your go-to resource for understanding the latest in weight loss treatments, from endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) to gastric balloons and metabolic health strategies. We break down the science, share real patient experiences, and provide expert-backed advice to help you make informed choices about your health.

Weight management isn’t one-size-fits-all, and you are more than just a number on the scale. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge, whether you’re looking for long-term lifestyle changes, exploring non-surgical weight loss procedures, or just trying to understand your options. With expert insights, practical tips, and inspiring success stories, True You Weight Loss’s blog is designed to give you the tools and confidence to take control of your weight management journey.

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Weight Management

Getting To Know Dr. Christopher McGowan

True You Weight Loss was founded by Dr. Christopher McGowan, one of the nation’s few physicians who is triple-board-certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and obesity medicine. He is a world-renowned

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Weight Gain

The Relationship Between Insomnia and Weight Gain

Even though there has been some evidence of decline in recent years, sales in the weight loss industry are still estimated to be around $50 billion a year. Decades of

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Metabolic Syndrome and Weight Loss

Over the last few decades, ongoing research has helped doctors more fully understand the complex relationship between obesity and a number of negative health outcomes. One of the ways the

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Slow Down: The Effects of Hypothyroidism

If you are stuck to your couch like glue, there may not be a lot of mystery about a bit of weight gain. But what could be the cause if

Diabetes Mellitus: Causes and Treatments

According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the prevalence of obesity in the United States has increased from 30.5% to 41.9% in the last 20 years. Moreover,

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Weight Gain

Unexplained Weight Gain … Explained

We all know what it feels like to realize the best plans we had for a new diet or exercise routine aren’t quite working out. What can be more surprising

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