Eat smaller, frequent meals: Post-bariatric surgery patients should continue to eat smaller portions to avoid overstretching the stomach and to accommodate semaglutides appetite-suppressing effects
Key Takeaways GLP-1s are resulting in an increase in people losing weight
In contrast to older medications, tirzepatide activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, offering a more comprehensive approach to reducing appetite, slowing digestion, and improving insulin sensitivity
Some protocols use 1 mL (5 mg/mL) or 2.5 mL (2 mg/mL)
At Edina Plastic Surgery, we recommend that our patients wait at least 4-6 weeks after surgery before starting up on a GLP-1 agonist prescription again
Exercise intensity matters equally, as HIIT and weight training create the highest demand for fatty acid transport into mitochondria