Turkey experts discuss appetite rebound after weight‑loss injections and non‑exercise diet methods

Nutrition specialist Dyt. Gamze Ustabaş explains that when GLP‑1‑based weight‑loss injections are discontinued, the drug’s appetite‑suppressing effect disappears, causing a surge in hunger, especially for carbohydrates, and making portion control harder. She stresses that this response is driven by the body’s biological mechanisms to restore lost energy, not merely a lack of willpower.

Prof. Dr. Mesut Başak describes an alternative approach that does not rely on diet or exercise: a specially designed abdominal corset that applies external pressure to the stomach, promoting early satiety and enabling some patients to lose up to four kilograms per month. He warns that the method is unsuitable for individuals with hiatal hernia, reflux, or gastritis, and cautions against extreme water‑only diets and rapid weight loss that can damage muscles and the heart. Both experts advise seeking professional medical guidance before starting any weight‑loss regimen.