Gastroenterologist and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Christopher McGowan performed the 5,000th endobariatric weight loss procedure this week at True You Weight Loss, marking the practice as the first in the nation to achieve this notable milestone.
Endobariatrics: A New Approach to Weight Loss
Endobariatrics is an innovative medical subspecialty that offers a non-surgical approach to weight loss through advanced procedures performed by trained gastroenterologists. Some of the most popular endobariatric procedures include:
- Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG): This FDA-authorized procedure uses endoscopic suturing to reduce stomach size, promoting long-term weight loss. Taking about 40 minutes, ESG can help patients lose up to 100 pounds or around 20% of their total body weight, offering results comparable to traditional bariatric surgery without any incisions.
- Bariatric Revisions: For the approximately 20% of bariatric surgery patients who regain weight, endobariatrics offers a safe, same-day revision option without incisions, helping them return to their weight loss journey effectively.
- Gastric Balloons: An intragastric balloon is placed in the stomach and filled with saline, helping patients feel full sooner. This reversible procedure is typically left in place for 6-8 months to facilitate weight loss without permanent anatomical changes.
- Gastric Fundus Mucosal Ablation (GFMA): Pioneered by the True You Weight Loss team, this groundbreaking procedure reduces hunger by applying thermal energy to the stomach’s inner lining, decreasing the hunger hormone ghrelin. GFMA is currently exclusive to True You.
Dr. Christopher McGowan expressed excitement about the evolving field of obesity treatment: “With effective solutions like ESG and GFMA, we can help millions facing obesity without the risks and costs of surgery or long-term medications.”
Patient Scott Whitehead, who lost over 160 pounds after undergoing ESG, shared his transformative experience: “I’ve never felt better. Endobariatric weight loss was exactly the solution I needed to regain my health and confidence.”
About True You Weight Loss, PLLC
Founded by Dr. Christopher McGowan, True You Weight Loss is the nation’s first dedicated endobariatric weight loss center, offering a range of procedures and support services to help patients achieve their weight loss goals. For more information, visit www.trueyouweightloss.com or follow them on social media.
About Dr. Christopher McGowan
Dr. McGowan is a triple-board-certified physician in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and obesity medicine, recognized as a leader in endobariatrics. He received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency and fellowship training at Brown University and the University of North Carolina, respectively. In 2019, he became certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
