In the ongoing battle against obesity, the numbers remain troubling. Nearly 70% of adults in Indiana are classified as overweight or obese, contributing to a broader health crisis in the United States. For many individuals, losing weight remains a priority, and increasingly, medical weight loss options are gaining popularity. Dr. John Mandelbaum, a board-certified bariatric surgeon and the Medical Director of the Franciscan Health Bariatric Surgery and Medical Weight Loss Center, sat down with 13News anchor Dustin Grove to share insights on weight loss trends, the role of medications, and how men in particular can benefit from a more proactive approach to their health. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/outreach/real-men-wear-gowns/weight-loss-medical-solutions-real-men-wear-gowns-franciscan-health-bariatric-surgery-glp-1-diet-exercise-injections-evaluation/531-58997bf4-646b-4004-8232-65813ccd4b46