From Bariatric Surgery To GLP-1s, Zach's Story

Zach Niemiec is Vice President of Patient Advocacy of ProCare Health which is a supplement store focusing on caring for patients living with obesity treated with metabolic & bariatric surgery; now expanding to cover patients taking GLP-1 medications. Follow Zach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucky_finz/Follow Zach on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lucky_finzhttps://procarenow.com/blogs/resources/questions-before-starting-glp-1We talk with Zach Niemiec about living with obesity from childhood through bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medications, and the confusing reality of long-term maintenance. We focus on fatty liver disease remission, stigma-free language, and how building the right care team makes progress safer and more sustainable.• childhood obesity and diet culture pressures• lap band removal sleeve surgery complications and weight recurrence• unexplained symptoms leading to NAFLD and steatohepatitis diagnosis• GLP-1 therapy decisions including semaglutide and tirzepatide• why maintenance feels unclear and why protocols vary• shifting focus from scale weight to body composition and health markers• mental health support for body image dysmorphia and stigma recovery• building a care team with primary care dietitian therapist and specialists• using DEXA and other scans to track fat loss and muscle gain• improving access cost education and patient advocacy resources👩🏼‍⚕️ Live in Missouri? Want to be my patient?Telehealth clinic: https://missourimetabolichealth.com🥑 Have questions you want answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]✨Freebies✨Anti-Obesity Medication OptionsHow To Prevent DiabetesHealthy Habits WorkbookPreventative Health Checklist🤗 Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lindsayogle/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..lindsay.ogle?_t=8prC4VUQZ5i&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV0X6U0JLZgRMiNwGtmpeg