This concern is understandable, particularly as these treatments become more widely used
Research has consistently shown that caloric restriction is crucial to weight loss interventions, and that the net energy balance is the primary factor determining the magnitude of body weight reduction [16, 17, 18, 19, 20]
At AH-Clinics, we understand that every individual has unique physiological needs
Patients typically engaged in lifestyle changes such as dieting and physical activity, supplemented by frequent counseling sessions and, in some cases, over-the-counter drugs
Current guidelines recommend discontinuing GLP-1RAs one week prior to weekly dosing and on the day of surgery for daily dosing, with gastric volume assessment via ultrasound prioritized