The Weight Loss Doc

Most people see the scrubs and the diplomas and think it was a straight line to “Doctor.”

It wasn’t.

I started college at 15 on a full‑ride ROTC scholarship… and I blew it. The shame from that followed me for years—until the military gave me a second chance.

As a Navy corpsman with the Marines, I got my first real taste of medicine: taking care of people far from home, in situations where it really mattered. That chapter completely changed my direction and eventually led me to med school, years of grinding for a surgery spot, and finally bariatric surgery.

Your path doesn’t have to be pretty or linear to be meaningful. Sometimes the detour is the reason you end up where you were meant to be. 💙

If your journey has been messy, non‑traditional, or full of “failures,” you’re not alone.

Tell me one moment that changed your direction 👇

Afraid of loose skin after weight loss or bariatric surgery?

You’re not alone.

Loose skin isn’t a “failure” — it’s a sign your body just went through a major change and did exactly what you asked it to do: get healthier. For many patients, the fear of how they’ll look later is the very thing that keeps them stuck and suffering now.

Here’s what I tell my own patients:
• Your worry is valid. You’re allowed to care about how you look.
• We cross the “loose skin” bridge after we cross the “my health is breaking down” bridge.
• There are options later (tummy tuck, skin removal, body contouring), but the most important step is getting you safer first.
• The mental side is huge. Your brain needs time and support to catch up to your new body.

If you’ve lived in the same body for years, of course it feels scary to imagine suddenly looking different. That’s why staying plugged into support groups, therapy, and a structured program matters just as much as the surgery or medication.
If this hits home, you are not vain, and you’re not shallow — you’re human.

👉 Save this for the days you start talking yourself out of getting healthier.

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Do GLP-1 meds slow down your metabolism?

Not directly. Their main role is to:
✅ Reduce appetite
✅ Improve insulin sensitivity

Your metabolism can slow while on a GLP-1, but that’s because you’re eating less and losing body mass—a normal part of any weight loss journey. This is called metabolic adaptation.

When you stop GLP-1s, hunger hormones may rise again and your body might try to regain weight. But remember—it’s not permanent!

Here’s how you can protect your metabolism long-term:
💪 Stay active, especially with strength training
🥩 Keep protein high to protect and build lean muscle
🔑 Stick with the healthy habits you built during treatment

At the end of the day, muscle and consistency are the real keys to long-term success.