If you accidentally touch it, clean it again with a fresh alcohol swab
The most common ones include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
Documents to bring: Insurance card and any pre-authorization reference numbers Most recent lab results (within 3 months: fasting glucose, HbA1c, lipid panel, liver enzymes, thyroid function) List of all current medications with dosages Written weight history with dates, methods tried, and outcomes Documentation of any weight-related diagnoses (hypertension, prediabetes, sleep apnea, PCOS, etc.) Printed list of questions (from the section above) Numbers to know: Your current BMI (calculate beforehand) Your highest adult weight and the date Your target weight or goal BMI range Duration of your most recent lifestyle intervention Relevant lab values (A1c, fasting glucose, blood pressure trend) Phrases to remember: "I would like to discuss GLP-1 receptor agonists as part of a comprehensive treatment plan" "My BMI is [number], and I have [comorbidity]
Who should consider tirzepatide
GLP-1s & Surgical Timing Because these medications slow gastric emptying, they must be paused before any surgery
Nausea from GLP-1 agonists typically peaks 1 to 3 hours after injection