How This Former Weightlifter Lost 80 Pounds After GLP-1s Stopped Working

After trying diets and GLP-1 medications without lasting weight loss, former competitive weightlifter Dana Bichler (pictured above) lost more than 80 pounds following a minimally invasive procedure. Photo: Dana Bichler Former competitive…
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