Author: Dr. Aleksandr Shapsis Key Takeaway: ✨ BMI Over 60 Requires Strategy, Not RejectionSevere obesity demands careful risk reduction and planning — not automatic disqualification. ✨Staged Endoscopic Care Improves SafetyStarting with an intragastric balloon before ESG can lower procedural risk and improve outcomes. ✨ Non-Surgical Options Expand AccessEndoscopic treatments allow care for patients who may […]
Author: Dr. Aleksandr Shapsis, MD Key Takeaways: As the Tristate leader in non-surgical weight loss, EndoSlim Clinic NY is at the forefront of metabolic medicine. Retatrutide is a groundbreaking “triple agonist” currently in Phase 3 trials that is redefining what is possible without surgery: ✨Retatrutide is an investigational medication not approved by the FDA for […]
Author: Dr. Aleksandr Shapsis, MD Key Takeaway: ✨ Obesity Is a Chronic Medical ConditionIt is driven by hormones, metabolism, sleep, stress, and fat cell biology — not lack of willpower.✨ Diet and Exercise Are Important, but Often Not EnoughSustainable weight loss requires addressing biological drivers of hunger and fat storage.✨ Medical & Endoscopic Treatments Change […]
By Alexander Shapsis, M.D. – Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Tristate Leader in Advanced Endoscopic Bariatric Care 💡 Key Takeaways If you are reading this because you’ve noticed weight regain or a loss of satiety after a gastric sleeve, keep these essential points in mind: For many patients in the Tri-State area navigating the journey of weight […]
By: Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD, Board-Certified Gastroenterologist If you are starting your weight-loss journey with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic® or Wegovy®, you may have heard rumors about “Ozempic Hair.” The idea of losing hair while trying to improve your health can be alarming. As a board-certified gastroenterologist and Tristate leader in advanced endoscopic bariatric care […]
By Alexander Shapsis, M.D. – Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Tristate Leader in Advanced Endoscopic Bariatric Care 💡 Key Takeaways How to Lose 60 Pounds: Understanding the Challenge To lose weight, you must burn more calories than you consume. However, losing 60 pounds is different than losing 10. When you lose a significant amount of weight, your […]
By Alexander Shapsis, M.D. – Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Tristate Leader in Advanced Endoscopic Bariatric Care Key Takeaway: ✨15 Pounds in a Month is Achievable, but Challenging: Extreme, temporary dieting is rarely a path to long-term success and often leads to weight regain due to hormonal changes.✨Medical Intervention is Key to Sustaining Loss: FDA-approved GLP-1 medications, […]
Author by Dr. Shapsis, MD Key Takeaway: ✨ Ozempic and Wegovy contain the same active medication — semaglutide✨ Ozempic is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, Wegovy for chronic weight loss✨ Wegovy uses higher maintenance doses, leading to greater weight-loss results✨ Insurance coverage often differs significantly✨ The right option depends on your diagnosis, health history, and […]
Key Takeaway: ✨ Stopping Ozempic suddenly is possible, but most patients experience a fast return of hunger, cravings, and weight regain.✨ Always discontinue under medical supervision, especially if you’re using Ozempic for diabetes or metabolic conditions.✨ A structured plan — nutrition, activity, and follow-up care — helps prevent rebound weight gain and stabilizes results.✨ Dr. […]
✨ Bariatric surgery is no longer the only path. EndoSlim Clinic NY delivers safe, minimally invasive alternatives with fast recovery and powerful results. ✨ESG, intragastric balloons, endoscopic revisions, and GLP-1 medical therapy now offer patients surgical-level outcomes — without major surgery. ✨ Thousands of New Yorkers trust Dr. Shapsis, a national leader in bariatric endoscopy […]
