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The STEP 1 Extension Study The most direct evidence about what happens after stopping semaglutide comes from an extension of the landmark STEP 1 trial: Study design: Patients took semaglutide 2.4mg for 68 weeks Average weight loss: 14.9% of body weight Medication was then stopped Patients were followed for one additional year off medication Results after one year without medication: Patients regained approximately two-thirds of lost weight From 14.9% loss, weight returned to approximately 5-6% below starting weight Weight was still trending upward at end of follow-up What this means practically: Initial weight: 220 pounds After 68 weeks on semaglutide: 187 pounds (33 pounds lost) One year after stopping: ~209 pounds (22 pounds regained) Net maintained loss: ~11 pounds (about one-third of original loss) Other Supporting Evidence SUSTAIN studies (diabetes indication): Similar patterns of glucose worsening after stopping HbA1c returned toward baseline after discontinuation Benefits required continued treatment Real-world observations: Clinical experience confirms trial findings Weight regain is consistently observed Timing and degree vary, but the pattern is reliable The Trajectory of Regain How regain typically unfolds: First 1-3 months: Weight may initially remain stable Appetite begins returning Eating patterns start shifting Some patients notice no immediate change Months 3-6: Weight typically begins increasing Appetite noticeably higher than during treatment Former eating behaviors re-emerge Regain becomes apparent Months 6-12: Regain continues progressively May slow as approaching previous weight Appetite and eating patterns often similar to pre-treatment Two-thirds of lost weight typically regained by this point Beyond one year: Trend may continue toward original weight Some patients stabilize at partial regain Others return fully to baseline Limited long-term data beyond one year Why Weight Returns After Stopping Understanding the biological mechanisms explains why willpower alone typically cant prevent regain

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