Both oral and injectable GLP-1s have a long half-life (about one week) I typically recommend stopping them at least 2 weeks before surgery This helps ensure proper nutrition, safer anesthesia, and better healing Weight loss drugs are powerful, but surgery requires your body to be well-nourished
Call your doctor at once if you think this medicine is not working as well, or if you have not lost at least 4 pounds within 4 weeks
GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic the action of the natural hormone GLP-1, enhancing insulin secretion in response to meals, inhibiting glucagon release, slowing gastric emptying, and promoting satiety
PMID: 29986520 Seiwerth, S., et al
Details Combo with: Both may help with energy production, supporting overall vitality and cellular health