Consultation fees, administration fees, and lab fees must also be considered
2 For someone weighing 100 kg, an average loss of 2 to 3% amounts to roughly 2 to 3 kg, though the range is wide, and some people lose less in the early weeks
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GLP-1 medications are a promising treatment to help control and maintain long-term weight loss following vertical sleeve gastrectomy
Patients should: Weigh themselves at the same time daily (particularly important for those with or at risk for heart failure), reporting sudden gains of 2-3 pounds overnight or 5 pounds within a week Note any new or worsening swelling in the legs, ankles, or abdomen Track blood pressure regularly, as hypertension often accompanies fluid retention Maintain a symptom diary including shortness of breath or reduced exercise tolerance Lifestyle modifications support healthy fluid balance
As a precaution, individuals with a personal or family history of MTC or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) should avoid using Ozempic