His weight was 96 kg, with a body mass index (BMI) of 40.63 kg/m 2 , indicating morbid obesity
There is a version of the GLP-1 conversation happening in clinical settings that is incomplete
Gastric sleeve surgery, also called sleeve gastrectomy or VSG, is a minimally invasive bariatric procedure in which about 70-80% of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow sleeve-shaped stomach
Orforglipron (Eli Lilly) is the first non-peptide oral GLP-1 receptor agonist a small molecule rather than an injected peptide, with no SNAC absorption-enhancer required and an FDA decision is anticipated in 2026
Includes vitamins C and E plus sodium hyaluronate
Common side effects may include nausea or fatigue during the first few doses, but these usually subside as your body adjusts