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May 2, 2025 14 mins

Episode 12: Non-Pharmacological & Less Invasive Weight Loss Alternatives.


About Your Host:

Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!


About This Episode:

In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford discusses non-pharmacological and less invasive weight loss alternatives, specifically focusing on:

  • 0:26 - Alternative Options for Weight Loss
  • 1:02 - Gastric Ballons
    • 1:48 - Orbera

    • 3:29 - Obalon

    • 5:36 - Spatz3

    • 7:37 - Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
      • 9:47 - Apollo Revise™ System

    • 10:55 - Aspiration Therapy by Aspire Bariatrics

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    The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:

    The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.

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