Consider asking your provider about: What side effects are common and how to handle them How GLP-1s may impact your mental health, sleep, and energy Plans for monitoring labs, mood, and nutritional needs Strategies for stopping the medication, if needed Whether GLP-1s are being recommended based on biomarkers (like A1C or liver enzymes) or primarily weight Youre allowed to take your time with this decision
Youll be given the option to have some relaxing medication by mouth (this is generally decided upon before the day of surgery, since youll need to arrange a ride home if you do decide to, like most of our patients do, to have this medication)
Especially if you exercise regularly or are on a diet, an adequate protein intake can help maintain muscle mass
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