This is one of the most common questions patients ask and the honest answer is that it depends, and the landscape is changing quickly
A total of 19 participants (25,6%) discontinued treatment during the dose-escalation phase: nine participants lost follow-up, eight demonstrated poor adherence to treatment, one patient with ulcerative colitis developed mild gastric bleeding ( Supplementary Material ) and one was referred for bariatric surgery during the follow-up
However a GLP-1 is usually not the choice if you: Have a BMI of 35+ with conditions or 40+ and qualify for insurance-covered bariatric surgery Have serious obesity-related conditions (type 2 diabetes sleep apnea, high blood pressure) Have weight to lose and want it gone for good Cannot sustain four-figure monthly payments forever Want permanent results rather than rented ones For this last group
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