Oprah gets personal about weight struggles in new townhall

I’m only worried about the fact that people have to be in these drugs for the rest of their life. Do we know the long term?

United States seems to have an excuse for everything. I wish they've mentioned the side effects.with these drugs. These drugs were not meant to lose weight. But what do I know.

There goes Oprah promoting ozempic

At least she can pay for ozempic

As someone who has been both slender with minimal, mindful effort and morbidly obese, I have mixed feelings about the show. It was interesting that Dr. Jen mentioned obesity not being a character flaw. I have repeatedly tried to convince people of that fact, only to hear the tired, unhelpful "calories in, calories out, just eat less and exercise more" chant from those who simply don't understand what's now coined food noise. Clearly, there is a disconnect for some of us that others don't experience. I understand in that it is difficult for me to fully understand alcoholism since I'm content with a single adult beverage every month or two. I took phen-fen years ago and recall how weird it felt to be satisfied with a small meal and not have a desire to eat again for hours. The effect faded within a few days so it wasn't worth the health risks for me. With the newer weight loss drugs, I understand when patients say the meds quiet the intense compulsion to eat. I was happy for the people who found weight loss drugs helped them escape the prison of obesity. However, I was disappointed that Oprah didn't push back more on doctors being consultants for drug companies. The explanation was rehearsed and inadequate making it sound like the doctors were strictly noble warriors with no financial incentive. I was also displeased by the dismissal of side effects as very rare. I know that people are often more likely to share negative experiences, but I've watched numerous influencers who tried WL drugs and had issues. I'm not confident that the research studies with carefully pre-screened participants are fully reflective of what happens with a large population of patients. The experts (who, again, have a financial interest) made it sound like education is an effective response to every side effect. That won't, however, fix say, the projecttile vomiting or uncontrollable diarrhea some have experienced. The great news is that Oprah's name recognition and lengthy battle with her own weight will help the show reach a wide audience and provoke discussion. Hopefully, some people will revise their thinking about the nature of obesity to see it as a disease and that many will enjoy dramatically improved health with the help of the drugs. On the negative side, I'm concerned that the publicity may whip up additional demand for meds that diabetics are already having trouble finding. Further, will those who can't take the medications find themselves further stigmatized because they remain heavy as those around them shrink? And how can we ensure that those who most need the drugs will get them vs. someone wanting to go from a size 6 to a size 0 or 2?

My son can't get his diabetic meds. The supply chain is choked because fat people want to lose weight. There's a difference between struggling with weight and actual life-saving drugs.

Big pharma O 😂

Remember how Oprah treated Lance Armstrong? I hope he gives her a call and shows growth by being humble yet direct and says something like, "well Oprah it's just as easy as it was for you to use a performance enhancer than lie about it".

Please. She got paid to advertise the weight loss drug.🙄

Bc Oprah says so it is suddenly ok? The cult culture is real. Talking about shame ONLY after losing weight is quite hypocritical.

Wait!! She promoted Weight Watchers but was taking medication 💊 instead? 😂😂😂😂😂😂 what a hustler

Let’s just sit back & watch & see how this Ozempic phenomenon pans out.. it will not be good! 🤷🏾‍♀️

I am happy that I found Mounjaro. I started July 2023 and I’ve lost 62 pounds. No longer type two diabetic and getting healthy

Hey oprah, why do so many other countries with plenty of food not have this problem???

THE MOVIE "PAINKILLER" COMES TO MIND, I WONDER WHY?

talk about the shame by capitalizing of diabetes medication that diabetics can't get because of someone's vanity

What about the side effects as well as the repercussions if one stops taking the meds?

I don’t feel ANY pity for Oprah. A billionaire who has access to the best chefs. Dietitians. Trainers. Psychologists, weight loss, medical professionals, etc. And like many people, she takes the easy route for weight loss using medication, instead of the responsible and healthy path of diet and physical activity. But who wouldn’t? The drug manufacturers need to step up the production and make these drugs more available while backing up the weight loss with medical studies supporting long term health using their drugs.

I’m type 1 diabetic… and this is so sad to see because there will probably be a shortage of insulin again. Many of us who’s life’s DEPEND on it, will be scrambling to get something that allows us to eat without risking coma or death. I know it’s hard to lose weight but please do not do this and risk the lives of people who need it.

This is great, now maybe she can do a special on the insurance companies because they won’t cover these drugs for weight loss.