Bariatric surgery has been proven to be effective in not just achieving weight loss but also maintaining significant weight loss, Jena Velji -Ibrahim, MD, MSc, of Prisma Health and University of South Carolina School of Medicine, said
As its use has expanded to weight loss, with more and more people either taking it or interested in it, more questions arise about its use in different populations
Clinical review helps determine whether symptoms, labs, metabolic health, contraindications, dosing strategy, and long-term monitoring align with the patients broader wellness goals
If you are experiencing vomiting that persists beyond the first few days at a new dose level, that warrants a conversation with your prescribing physician
They are also meticulously clean and take every precaution to prevent side effects
Inform a doctor about all current medications, particularly insulin or other Diabetes medications, to prevent harmful interactions