What’s the Success Rate of ESG?
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a minimally invasive weight loss procedure for patients who want maximum results without the risks of bariatric surgery. It’s the most effective non-surgical weight loss procedure available today. An ESG procedure is considered successful if the patient loses at least 10 percent of their total body weight. Overall, ESG procedures […]
What to Expect When Preparing for Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
Preparing for a non-surgical weight loss procedure like the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) can be exciting but may also bring anxiety if you’re not well-prepared. At True You Weight Loss, the nation’s leading endobariatric weight loss center, we ensure you know what to expect every step of the way. Having performed thousands of ESG procedures, […]
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
If you’re considering bariatric surgery, you may be familiar with a gastric sleeve procedure. However, the non-surgical alternative – endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) – can produce similar results without incisions, long recovery time, and risk of surgical complications. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a non-surgical weight loss procedure that reduces the stomach to a small […]
Maintaining Weight Loss with ESG Before and After Pregnancy
Obesity poses significant health risks for women of reproductive age. However, for those planning to get pregnant in the future, non-surgical weight loss procedures, including endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), can be a safe and effective option. This article explores how ESG can help women achieve and maintain a healthy weight before and after pregnancy. The […]
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Proves More Cost-Effective Than Semaglutide
There is no argument that medications containing semaglutide, like Ozempic and Wegovy, have gone viral for weight loss. Maybe you have considered trying one of these medications or have already tried one. While these medications are highly effective in the short term, they are costly and may not be as effective in the long term […]
What To Know Before Beginning (Or Quitting) Weight Loss Medications
Oprah Winfrey is well known for her lifelong struggles with weight. Recently, she hosted a prime-time special called “Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution,” in which she discussed her recent use of one of the popular weight loss medications and how it helped her achieve a healthier weight. Oprah’s weight loss special comes at […]
Weighing Your Obesity Treatment Options: Ozempic, ESG, and More
Obesity is a chronic, relapsing condition that often needs medical intervention beyond diet and lifestyle changes. In recent years, there’s been an incredible and promising increase in treatment options to help patients lose weight, improve their metabolic health, and lead fuller, happier lives. But these options can be overwhelming. With so much information out there, […]
Comparison: Gastric Bypass vs. Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
In both the United States and elsewhere around the world severe obesity has been on the rise for many years. During this time, standard approaches to long-term weight loss—primarily a restrictive diet and an exercise program—have not generally been effective at reducing the prevalence of obesity and various obesity-related health conditions. In light of this, […]
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Success Story: Anthony Loses 94 lbs
Sometimes weight gain sneaks up on you, like it did for North Carolina native Anthony Boggs a few years ago. Like many of us, Anthony had a busy schedule that didn’t leave much time for preparing healthy meals or exercising regularly. By the time he reached a peak weight of 269 pounds and began experiencing […]
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Success Story: Hillary Drops 117 lbs
On social media, weight loss is most often presented as an aesthetic choice like wearing the right clothes or putting on makeup. For many people though, weight loss is more about living a healthier life and being there for the people we love. That was the motivation for Hillary Liles, mother, wife, and busy career […]
