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If youre concerned about safety, effectiveness, and cost, bariatric surgery may offer a more reliable path to lasting weight loss

The material news: the March 9, 2026 Hims & Hers-Novo Nordisk partnership gives Hers patients legitimately branded oral Wegovy at $149/mo (intro through August 31, 2026, rising to $199 after)

These trials, expected to conclude by February 2026, will provide critical data on sustained weight loss, cardiovascular outcomes, and kidney function

Vilsboll T, Krarup T, Deacon CF, et al

Improved glycemic regulation: Its multi-pathway mechanism supports enhanced glucose control in type 2 diabetes patients

While GLP-1 drugs can result in 15-25% total body weight loss, surgery often achieves 25-35% or more, with higher rates of long-term maintenance and remission of related diseases