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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 compound

Podcast Summary

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 compounded) through a program most people don't know exists- The AI-powered weight loss app Dr. Weiner is coding himself that does what he does in the office (beta testers wanted!)- Why we're ditching Instagram for Reddit and YouTube - and the surprising reason long-form content beats 30-second clipsPLUS: Real patient stories including a VSG + breast cancer + GLP-1 combination success, the truth about oral vs. injectable semaglutide, home-ground flour health claims investigated, and why that "bulge" when you cough isn't what you think it is.If you're on GLP-1s, considering them, or just tired of BS weight loss advice - this episode cuts through the noise with real data, real experience, and real talk.Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear this (since we can't share it on Instagram anymore)

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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.

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