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Hydration, limiting stimulants late in the day, and avoiding severe calorie restriction help avoid stress-driven hormonal shifts
Although data are lacking to justify the cessation of GLP-1 RAs therapy preoperatively, additional precautions should be taken due to aspiration risk
Second, they slow down the rate at which your stomach empties after you eat
Clinical implication The updated FDA labeling for liraglutide and semaglutide highlights the importance of monitoring depressive symptoms or suicidal thoughts, suggesting treatment discontinuation if such ideations occur [87,88]
He has dedicated his career to helping patients find safe, effective, and sustainable solutions for obesity, including gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, revisional bariatric surgery, gastric balloon therapy, and medical weight loss