Many patients preparing for surgery today are also using GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro
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Institutional review board oversight or participation in a prospective registry is encouraged to systematically track outcomes and adverse events
The result is often significant weight loss, but the benefits dont stop there
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For context, most GLP-1 medications require consistent use for weeks or months to start working at full therapeutic capacity