While gastric sleeve surgery produces significant weight loss by removing approximately 80% of the stomach, some patients experience weight regain or fail to reach their target goals
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Typically, those who should avoid GLP-1s are those with: A personal or family history of certain thyroid cancers Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 A history of pancreatitis Severe gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying) Pregnancy or plans to become pregnant Additionally, if you have a history of eating disorders, severe depression or unrealistic weight loss expectations, its important to address these concerns with your physician before considering medication
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The SURPASS trial program documented injection site reactions as generally mild to moderate in severity, with most reactions resolving spontaneously without intervention
If you have Medicare and one of these conditions, your prescriber may be able to get coverage through existing Part D pathways