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Episode 78February 2, 202647 min

Episode 78: Why We STOPPED Prescribing This $200 Weight Loss Pill (Wegovy Oral vs. Injectable Truth)

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After getting completely hacked and losing our entire social media presence, we're pivoting HARD - and it might be exactly what we needed. In this raw, unfiltered episode, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoe break down: - WHY we stopped prescribing the "new" Wegovy pill (spoiler: it's 5 years old and we have data you need to hear) - The GLP-1 medication coming in 2026 that could change everything - Retatrutide clinical trial results revealed - How to get REAL Eli Lilly medication for $150/month (not c...

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After getting completely hacked and losing our entire social media presence, we're pivoting HARD - and it might be exactly what we needed. In this raw, unfiltered episode, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoe break down: - WHY we stopped prescribing the "new" Wegovy pill (spoiler: it's 5 years old and we have data you need to hear) - The GLP-1 medication coming in 2026 that could change everything - Retatrutide clinical trial results revealed - How to get REAL Eli Lilly medication for $150/month (not c...

In this episode of The Pound of Cure Podcast, Dr. Matthew Weiner and Zoë Schroeder discuss the practical weight loss lessons behind Episode 78: Why We STOPPED Prescribing This $200 Weight Loss Pill (Wegovy Oral vs. Injectable Truth). The conversation connects medical weight loss, bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medications, nutrition, and long-term metabolic health.

Patients who are comparing treatment options can use this episode to better understand how evidence-based obesity care works in real life, including the role of food quality, medication support, surgery, mindset, and ongoing follow-up.

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Weight loss topics covered in this episode

This conversation is part of the Pound of Cure approach to evidence-based weight loss education, including bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medications, nutrition counseling, metabolic health, and long-term patient support.

For more context, explore our guides to GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery in Tucson, and the Metabolic Reset Diet.