True You Weight Loss provides a range of non-surgical weight loss solutions. With locations in Atlanta, Georgia, and Cary, North Carolina, they offer individualized care, with teams of nurses, dieticians, and clinical staff supporting patients throughout their weight loss journey. They also offer self-pay financing options to alleviate the financial burden, including options with as low as 0% interest and payments starting at $99 per month, with pricing based on the specific procedure.
Comprehensive Weight Loss Solutions
True You Weight Loss stands out by offering various non-surgical weight loss procedures. Their team of endobariatric physicians creates safe, individualized plans to help individuals lose weight without invasive open incision procedures.
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is an innovative, non-surgical weight loss procedure that can help you lose up to 20% of your body weight. It’s a safe and highly-effective option that rivals traditional bariatric surgery - offering comparable weight loss results without surgery.
ESG-MAX
ESG-MAX is a revolutionary weight loss treatment that integrates two advanced, non-surgical procedures: ESG and GFMA.
Sleeve Revision
Gastric sleeve revision, also known as endoscopic sleeve revision, is a non-surgical procedure that tightens a sleeve gastrectomy. It is a 30-45-minute outpatient procedure that carries an extremely low risk of complications and a very high success rate.
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Gastric Bypass Revision
Endoscopic Gastric Bypass Revision is an outpatient, non-surgical procedure designed to stop weight regain and jumpstart weight loss after gastric bypass bariatric surgery. With an endoscopic gastric bypass revision, specialists are able to restore the outlet and pouch to their original size, or even smaller, resulting in long-term weight loss.
Spatz3 Adjustable Gastric Balloon
Spatz3 is the only adjustable gastric balloon on the market. Balloon placement is a non-surgical procedure that helps patients jump-start weight loss and keep it off. After placing a small silicone balloon into the stomach, patients feel full more quickly and consume smaller portions. In the early stages, the adjustable design can help patients who experience discomfort or balloon intolerance by allowing your provider to remove saline volume.
ORBERA® Managed Weight Loss System
The ORBERA® Managed Weight Loss System is a non-surgical procedure that helps patients initiate and maintain long-term weight loss.
True You Rx
True You Rx is a comprehensive weight loss program that offers medication in combination with dietary support as well as guidance on a regular physical fitness regimen and healthy eating habits. True You Rx begins with an initial medication consultation to review your medical history, discuss your weight loss goals, and determine if this is an appropriate treatment for you, along with an initial nutrition consultation. If approved, you will continue to meet with a nutritionist on a monthly basis and will receive ongoing medication support.
Intragastric Balloon
An intragastric balloon consists of a silicone balloon that is placed into the stomach and filled with saline. The balloon takes up space in the stomach to restrict the amount of food you can eat before feeling full. This device is left in the stomach for a prescribed period (usually 6-8 months) to help you jumpstart the weight loss process - and is removed at the end of your treatment.
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Endoscopic Sleeve Revision
The endoscopic sleeve revision is a same-day, outpatient, non-surgical procedure that tightens a sleeve gastrectomy to provide restored fullness and satiety. This procedure is best suited for patients who had a surgical sleeve gastrectomy and have since re-gained weight and can eat larger portions. With an endoscopic sleeve revision, the sleeve is made small again through a brief, outpatient, 15-minute procedure.
Success Stories
Michelle's Journey
Six months after her gastric bypass revision, Michelle has lost more than 50 pounds. She has gone from a size 14 to a size 8, and her energy level has exploded. Her sleep apnea has improved, and she’s thrilled to work long hours without the aches and pains in her feet and legs that were caused by her excess weight. She has also grown to love exercise, something she hated before, and walks, swims, or runs five to six days a week.
“I used to allow my eating to get tied up with my emotions. If I was upset, I would reach for food. I would also use food as a reward-even for losing weight!” explained Michelle. “Now, I understand my triggers and have changed the way I make my choices. Instead of cake, I choose sugar-free pudding, and I can limit my portions now as well. I don’t deny myself anything, but I have retrained my brain."
Even though Michelle’s results have been remarkable (her weight is currently lower than her high school weight!), she did experience some stalls along the way. “Anytime my weight loss started to drop off, I reached out to them right away,” explained Michelle. “They are always available and responsive. They would make time to meet with me on Zoom by the next day, and they always assured me not to be discouraged or so hard on myself. Even today, they make sure I’m doing the right things and give me advice to get back on track, such as recipes, how to stay on my diet while travelling, exercise tips or just reassurance that I am still on a good path."
Today, in her new, healthier body, Michelle is determined to enjoy her life without the constant concern for her weight. She has been relishing in shopping trips for new clothing and in her quest to discover her own unique style. “It’s the regular life stuff that I’m enjoying, without the stress of thinking about weight loss all the time,” added Michelle. “Choosing True You was 100 percent what I needed to do to get to this point. I’ve been following their process so closely-and I honestly didn’t realize how much weight I’d lost until I finally stopped to look at my before and after photos.
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Jackie's Transformation
Jackie found True You online while researching different weight loss strategies, drawn to the positive reviews and patient testimonials. Initially worried about the financial commitment, she was convinced by her husband to take the leap. Meeting with her doctor, who provided a referral to True You, solidified her decision.
“Everyone I spoke with was just so pleasant and happy,” Jackie says. “The entire staff seemed to love their job, and they all went out of their way to help me."
Kate's Story
Kate, a 33-year-old from Houston, had struggled with her weight her entire life. Diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at 19, she faced additional challenges in managing her weight.
“It became a vicious cycle,” Kate explains. “I would go through phases where I would work to get healthy by going to the gym and limiting calories."
Despite trying various weight loss strategies, Kate couldn't achieve sustainable results. "I realized I could not lose weight on my own. No matter how much research I did or how many weight loss articles I read, I never really understood how to lose weight. Through therapy, I finally admitted it was time to do something else."
Researching her options, Kate discovered ESG. “As soon as I heard about ESG, I was mentally ready to take a leap of faith,” Kate says. “The lack of side effects, shorter recovery, and much lower risk for complications (as compared to other invasive weight loss surgeries) were appealing to me. I didn’t have a lot of added health complications due to my weight, so for me, it was more about safety."
Impressed by the success stories she found, she chose True You Weight Loss.
Dianna's Experience
Patient Dianna shared, “They create a relationship where you feel like they are your close friends. For me, this felt true even though we had only a few in-person meetings.
Dianna met Dr. McGowan in person for the first time since their initial meeting and was very impressed with the treatment she received, including all the safety protocols used by the team, and their kind, caring bedside manner. Everything went well, and Dianna arrived back home that day before lunchtime.
“I am a very nervous patient, so after my procedure, I closely followed all the rules and restrictions,” Dianna says. For Dianna, the post-procedure diet progression from liquids to solids was even easier than she expected. She had no trouble with cravings, nor did she find it difficult to eat out at restaurants.
“For the first time in my adult life, I didn’t have to constantly think about how I was going to lose weight or what I’d try next. Following the True You Weight Loss plan somehow freed up space in my brain to focus on other things - and helped eliminate ‘food noise, or disruptive thoughts about food,’” Dianna explains.
To date, Dianna could not be happier with her progress, health and how she feels. She has lost a total of 60 pounds, going from a size 18 to a size 8-12. Amazingly, all of her obesity-related health issues have been resolved, even her plantar fasciitis, and she has discontinued the use of her CPAP machine as well as many of her prescribed medications. She is also experiencing much less arthritis pain.
Dianna credits Dr. McGowan and the entire True You team with helping her reach her goals and especially relied on support and advice from her dietitian, Laura, during her weight loss plateaus. “Honesty with your nutritionist is very important,” Dianna explains. “I was always ready to receive Laura’s feedback and heed her advice - that was really important, too.
Vanessa's Google Review
Google Reviews also provide insight, including this note from Vanessa. “The entire team at True You Weightloss is exceptional… They not only take care of you every step of the way, but they ensure proper protocols and procedures are executed immaculately!
The True You Weight Loss Team
True You Weight Loss is led by a team of experienced and innovative weight loss providers.
- Dr. Christopher McGowan, MD, ABOM, MSCR, AGAF, FASGE: Founder, CEO, and CMO.
- Dr. Brian Coan, MD, FACS: Founder, CEO, and COO. A recognized entrepreneur in endoscopic bariatrics and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, he is recognized for his medical expertise and patient advocacy.
- Shannon Casey: Clinical Research Project Manager.
- Chase Wooley: Clinical Research Coordinator.
- Tiara Payne, MSN, FNP-C: Nurse Practitioner.
Financial Options
One of the ways True You Weight Loss stands out is by offering self-pay financing options. This helps alleviate some of the financial burden. That includes pricing that offers as low as 0% interest and payments of $99 per month or more. Pricing is based on the specific type of procedure. For gastric fundus mucosal ablation, you can expect a cost of around $7,5000. Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is typically priced at around $12,000.