Many surgeons require GLP-1 agonists to be held for 1 to 3 weeks before procedures involving general anesthesia, specifically because of the delayed gastric emptying and aspiration risk
It is designed to support the body's natural GLP-1 production, promote satiety, and help maintain healthy blood sugar levels
Schilling JD, Machkovech HM, He L, Sidhu R, Fujiwara H, Weber K, et al
I recommend working with a dietitian to figure out what the most calories are that you can eat for a short period of time, to maintain weight and build back up muscle. The Takeaway While this can offer helpful context, GLP-1 weight loss isnt one-size-fits-all
Structural Characteristics Cagrilintide retains the 37-amino acid backbone length of native amylin but incorporates multiple strategic modifications