"Once the hormone hits the blood, it begins to be degraded," says integrated physiologist Darleen Sandoval, at the University of Colorado, who has studied GLP-1 for more than a decade
Post-operative bleeding usually happens within the first 24-48 hours after the operation
Weight loss happens for many reasons: diet changes, exercise, placebo effect, or using other treatments at the same time
The need for regular injections and possible mild side effects such as redness or soreness at the injection site are factors to consider
Side effects can be significant, especially initially
The decision to continue or discontinue GLP-1 therapy should be made collaboratively with your healthcare team, weighing metabolic benefits against biliary symptom risk