Philip Schauer, MD

Real world results are not quoted as often as pharma studies for GLP-1 but it is the real-world that dictates actual outcomes- comparison of these numbers show the true benefits of MBS metabolic bariatric surgery

Pennington Biomedical’s Greaux Healthy Road Sheaux campaign has earned Gold in the “Total Advertising Campaign” category at the Healthcare Advertising Awards, the nation’s largest and most recognized healthcare advertising competition. The statewide campaign successfully established @greauxhealthy’s presence by building awareness, engaging communities and connecting Louisianans with Pennington Biomedical’s health tools and programs through paid media, Road Sheaux activations and stakeholder outreach. Campaign results included more than 70 million statewide impressions, more than 200,000 direct engagements and over 500 in-person stakeholder interactions across all nine LDH regions and 34 parishes, along with Pennington Generation screenings conducted statewide. This year’s Healthcare Advertising Awards featured more than 4,300 global entries, with Greaux Healthy competing alongside other organizations such as Bayer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Red Cross, highlighting the exceptional caliber of this national recognition.

In a real-world cohort of >44,000 adults with BMI ≥35, sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass achieved ~22–30% total weight loss at 2–3 years, vs ~7–12% with semaglutide/tirzepatide, even with continuous GLP-1RA use. Bariatric surgery remains the most effective durable option for patients eligible for both. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.100…

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“Previously obesity was thought to be a choice, rather than it being a true physical disease. Obesity is not a choice, it’s not a moral failing.” - Jim Januzzi, MD | Cardiologist Learn more: bit.ly/3SpNQRm @JJheart_doc #Mediflix #AmericanHeartMonth

LOC Keynote Speaker Spotlight - The Future of Obesity Care: a keynote tracing Dr. Angela Fitch's journey from academic medicine and primary care to national leadership as past Obesity Medicine Association president, clinical trialist, and educator.

The MBS Digest would like to welcome to its Editorial Board Dr Colleen Kennedy from Rockwall, TX. Dr. Kennedy is one of the leading private practice metabolic surgeons in the country and an expert in obesity medicine and practice management. She will be our Metabolic Marketplace Editor and one of six content curators. Subscribe for FREE at MBS-Digest.com

🌍✨ IFSO IH OBSERVERSHIP PROGRAM 2026 ✨🌍 👏 Congratulations to Liisa Tolvanen from Sweden on completing her IH Observership at the Clinic Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain 🏥, under the mentorship of Dr. @VioletaMoize .🥳 Well done! Observe. Learn. Advance. #IFSO

Here is my AI generated comparison calculator between metabolic surgery and obesity management medication. Use your best clinical judgement or talk to a medical provider to use this tool wisely. mbsgroup-llc.com/patient-calcul…

Due to my leadership positions in the national society, I will be stepping away from editorial duties at @MBSDigest to reduce subjective bias in our newsletter and turn over article curation to a dream team of experts. @PSchauerMD is our first announced Editor-at-large, with more announcements pending. Below is our new publication system tailored to meet the needs of our rapidly expanding subscriber base. Don't miss out: subscribe now for free at mbs-digest.com

I’m so excited to join The @MBSDigest team! MBSDigest Is a great tool to keep all interested in metabolic disease and obesity updated on recent advances. Join us, it’s free! @ASMBS @IfsoSecretariat @ObesitySociety @WorldObesity @OMAsocial @PBRCNews @LAObesity @NeilFlochMD @JaimePonceMD @Jmortonmd @FRubinoMD @rvcohen @metabolic_knife @TeresaLamasters @mattars77 @JerryDangMD @shanu_kothari

Louisiana Obesity Conference Speaker Spotlight: Meet Shauna Levy, MD, MS, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, who is double board-certified in General Surgery and Obesity Medicine. Join us for her session that discusses how obesity affects women’s health and how bariatric surgery improves it.

Louisiana Study Shows Excellent Outcomes for Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents and Young Adults with Severe Obesity. link.springer.com/article/10.100… 75% received coverage through LA Medicaid. Avg. wt. loss = 29-32% from 1-5 years, 94% remission of diabetes, 67% improvement in Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia and 64% had improvement in GERD. Complications were 5%. Our findings suggest metabolic and bariatric surgery can be performed safely and effectively in young patients when delivered through a comprehensive, multidisciplinary care model. Healthcare providers learn more at greauxhealthy.org/provider-hub @PBRCNews @ololhealth @GreauxHealthy @katiebqueen @metabolic_knife @amandastaiano @DrJohnKirwan @LAObesity @LSUHealthNO @LSU @ObesitySociety @ObesityAction @ChildObesity_jn @ASMBS @IfsoSecretariat @NeilFlochMD @drtominge @JaimePonceMD @ololchildrens metamorinstitute.org

A remarkable number: people who undergo metabolic bariatric surgery have 49% lower risk of death than those receiving usual care. It’s not just about weight loss, it’s about longer, healthier lives through evidence-based obesity care. #IFSO #ObesityCare #EvidenceBased

#IFSO2026TORONTO Join the world’s largest Metabolic Bariatric Surgery congress, from September 1-4, 2026! Hurry up | early bird deadline July 14 Check all the fees here: ifso2026.org/register/ 🚀 Don’t wait until it’s too late! 👉 Register now: ifso2026.org

PLENARY SESSION AT #IFSO2026 💫🌎 📢 @BJSAcademy SESSION: ADVANCES IN METABOLIC BARIATRIC SURGICAL SCIENCE AND PRACTICE 📅 Wednesday 2 September 2026 Last days to take advantage of the Early Bird rate! ⌛ Early Bird deadline: 14 July | Register here 🌐 ifso2026.org

In @TheEconomist I argue that in obesity, the cure is now ahead of the diagnosis. While therapeutic advances have been remarkably rapid, our diagnostic framework has not kept pace, creating a mismatch that undermines the rational deployment of these treatments. Distinguishing clinical obesity (disease) from preclinical obesity (risk) lets dose, duration, intensity and price of treatment track the patient’s actual state. The only basis for a rational treatment of obesity. @PSchauerMD @kingsmedicine @rvcohen @IfsoSecretariat @EASDnews @ASMBS @ADA_DiabetesPro @kamleshkhunti @EricTopol @Nature @NeilFlochMD @ObesitySociety @WorldObesity @ItalyinLDN

LOS President, Dr. Katie Queen, FAAP, DABOM, double board-certified in pediatric and obesity medicine, joined in on the podcast “Conversations About Care.” The series delves into the national landscape of healthcare access and coverage for adolescents seeking pharmacotherapy.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Nini Peterson as the new Director of the ASMBS Integrated Health Leadership Council. Thank you to our outgoing Integrated Health leadership for your service and dedication. #ASMBS #Leadership #IntegratedHealth #BariatricSurgery #MetabolicHealth

Obesity affects more than weight. In men, it can lower testosterone, impair sexual function, reduce libido, and affect fertility. The good news? Weight loss, including metabolic bariatric surgery, can improve hormones, sexual health, and quality of life #pt2