E95: The GLP Medications Advantage Explained with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I am excited to welcome back Dr. Sarah Stombaugh, a medical weight loss physician with a passion for helping patients achieve their weight loss goals. In this episode, we dive into the role of GLP medications in weight management and how they can support long-term health. Dr. Stombaugh shares her expertise on the importance of a comprehensive lifestyle approach, including nutrition, movement, and behavioral changes, to maximize the benefits of these medications. We discuss recommended protein intake, managing common side effects, and the surprising non-scale victories that patients experience on their weight loss journeys. Tune in to discover valuable insights and practical tips for navigating weight loss with GLP medications!Dr. Sarah Stombaugh is a family medicine and obesity medicine physician in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Stombaugh grew up in central Illinois. She attended undergraduate and medical school at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She and her husband couples matched at the University of Chicago for their residencies in family medicine and anesthesiology, respectively.During residency training, Dr. Stombaugh pursued an Obesity Medicine Track and completed the requirements to sit for the American Board of Obesity Medicine. After residency, Dr. Stombaugh practiced outpatient family medicine with NorthShore University Health System for three years. In 2021, Dr. Stombaugh moved with her family to Charlottesville, Virginia for her husband’s job at the University of Virginia, where he practices in cardiothoracic and critical care anesthesiology. Dr. Sarah Stombaugh took the opportunity to open a private practice weight loss clinic. She has a clinic in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, but primarily sees patients by telemedicine, which allows her to see patients both in Illinois and Virginia. Outside of clinic, you will find her enjoying time with her three young children Jack (6), Max (4), and Eddy (2).0:28 - Introduction to the Episode1:42 - Transitioning from Obesity Medicine to Medical Weight Loss2:15 - The Role of GLP Medications in Weight Loss3:28 - Importance of a Comprehensive Lifestyle Approach6:04 - Recommended Protein Intake11:07 - Understanding Hunger Cues17:27 - Movement and Exercise Recommendations31:34 - Success Stories with GLP Medications39:49 - Myths About GLP Medications42:05 - Tips for Managing Side Effects45:25 - Conclusion and ResourcesConnect with Dr. Stombaugh Podcast: https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/conq...Website: https://www.sarahstombaughmd.com/TikTok: @ConquerYourWeightConnect with Dr. Kerry RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... My linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermdClearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa...Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.