OH2022 Pro Panel Discussion: Gut Health – The Impact on Weight Loss and Regain

August 26, 2022

We hope you will join us at #OH2022 on Saturday, October 1st at the ObesityHelp National Conference in Costa Mesa, CA.! We’ve assembled a passionate panel of professionals that will discuss Gut Health - The Impact on Weight Loss and Regain. Their sessions will be followed by an interactive Q & A session where Dr. Babak Moeinolmolki, Dietitian Kristin Hirano, and Physician's Assistant Dezi Zevin will answer your questions.

Session Summary:

Information is rapidly emerging on the importance of gut health. Our panel of experts will explain what it is and why it’s important to your overall health and weight loss journey. You will learn why it’s necessary to achieve balance to your gut microbiome both pre-operatively and post-operatively, how to correct it and the impact WLS has on your gut health. Spoiler alert: It’s more than just eating yogurt and taking a probiotic. Don’t miss this important session!

	Babak Moeinolmolki, MD, FACS Babak Moeinolmolki, MD, FACS, affectionately known by his patients as Dr. Moein or Dr. Babak, is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon and is one of the very few surgeons in the world that is dual fellowship-trained in minimally invasive bariatric surgery as well as comprehensive cosmetic aesthetic and body contouring surgery. Learn more about Dr. Babak Moeinolmolki:!
	Kristin Hirano, MS, RD, CN, CD Kristin Hirano, MS, RD, CN, CD, is the CEO and founder of JUST BETTER BRANDS. Kristin is the originator of just better® prebiotic fiber supplement. Kristin is a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, RD/RDN. Learn more about Kristin Hirano!
	Dezi Zevin, PA-C, C-PT Dezi Zevin, PA-C, C-PT, is a physician assistant with over 20 years of experience. She is a NASM-certified personal trainer, bariatric fitness specialist, and medical fitness practitioner. Dezi believes in working collaboratively with each patient to create an individualized plan that considers all aspects of their health, from gut health to mental health and fitness. Learn more about Dezi Zevin!