During your pre-assessment appointment , expect questions about: Your current Ozempic dose (typically 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg weekly) How long you have been taking the medication Any gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly nausea, vomiting, or feeling of fullness Your diabetes control and recent HbA1c levels Other medications, especially those affecting gastric motility Your anaesthetist may recommend additional investigations if there are concerns about gastric emptying
If tirzepatide is discontinued, some or all of the lost weight may be regained, given how the medication works to regulate appetite and glucose metabolism
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