GLP-1 medicines slow your stomach, so food can stay inside longer and raise a risk during anesthesia. Your surgery team tells you when to hold your pen — do not stop it on your own.
13 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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GLP-1 medicines like semaglutide and tirzepatide help you lose weight. But before an operation, your doctor may ask you to pause them. Here is why, and what to do.
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