Step 4: monitor and adjust Track three things after each injection: site used, any reactions or discomfort (rated 1-10), and nausea level over the next 24 hours
While most of the current studies have been conducted in animal models, the results are impressive
Ozempic, initially intended for diabetes management, is typically given at lower doses to control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics
These drugs can cause delayed gastric emptying, which may increase the risk of residual gastric contents despite preoperative fasting
Exenatide remains effective but is generally less potent in both glycemic and weight outcomes, which has limited its current use (Thomsen et al., 2025)
"I try to explain that these are chronic medications, but I think everybody secretly feels, 'Yeah, but you know what, I'm different, and once I hit my weight goal, I'll be ok.' But the reality is, the brain is quite powerful." But this may not be the only explanation