semaglutide on medicaid McKee's proposed FY2027 budget drops GLP-1 drugs for weight loss from • Rhode Island Current Medicaid cuts have put Ozempic

Unrealistic timelines if someone expects a chronic 5-year tendinopathy to resolve in 1 week, BPC-157 will "not work" by that measure

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Normally when you eat, this triggers the release of GLP-1 and signals are sent to the brain telling it you are full, so you stop eating

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Surgery = One Procedure, Long-Term Benefits Bariatric surgery may have a higher upfront cost, but unlike GLP-1 medications, it: Does not require lifelong dosing Produces more durable, effective weight loss Reduces long-term healthcare costs by improving diabetes, blood pressure, sleep apnea, and more Conclusion: Bariatric surgery is both MORE effective and LESS expensive than long-term GLP-1 therapy