Dr. Pepper....Really?
Welcome to "Dr. Pepper...Really," where Dr. Gary Pepper—a board-certified endocrinologist and Associate Professor at a major U.S. medical school—delves into the world of metabolic health. Join him as he interviews individuals sharing their personal journeys with metabolic issues and chats with experts in metabolism, nutrition, thyroid disease, diabetes, hormone imbalances, weight management, and more. The show aims to provide you with valuable insights and perspectives from top professionals on common yet critical issues affecting your health and well-being.
Dr. Pepper....Really?
Nervous to Stop Weight Loss Shots? True Life Dilemmas
🎙️ What Happens After the Weight Loss Shot?
You’ve lost the weight. You’ve changed your life. But now comes the real challenge—how do you maintain your progress once the GLP-1 injections stop?
In this powerful episode of Dr. Pepper… Really?, endocrinologist Dr. Gary Pepper and guest host Cici dive into real, anonymous stories from people facing the dilemma of life after medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound.
From fears of regaining weight to losing insurance coverage, we unpack the tough questions:
👉 Can you taper off safely?
👉 Is rebound weight gain inevitable?
👉 What lifestyle strategies really work?
Whether you’re currently on a GLP-1 med, considering it, or thinking about stopping, this conversation is packed with honest insights, expert guidance, and practical next steps.
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The Dr. Pepper, Really? podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice or treatment. Please consult with your own personal healthcare provider for advice about starting or changing medications or other treatments.
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Gary Pepper, M.D., an associate professor at a prominent medical school and endocrinologist with 40 years of experience, brings clarity to numerous topics within the field of metabolic health. His view points are unhindered by corporate interests, unlike many other current "thought leaders" in medicine. Dr. Pepper, a dedicated educator, established his homebase website www.metabolism.com in 1996 and has blogged on important topics since then. Not one to be left behind by technology he began podcasting in 2020 with the onset of the pandemic and continues publishing vlogs on YouTube at his channel metabolism123. So whatever your choice in media, you will be gaining fresh insights by tuning in to his opinionated shows or reading his blogs on critical health topics.