can you take glp 1 before surgery I want to share something really important for anyone on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy who is considering surgery., GLP-1s slow down gastric emptying. That means food stay in your Cosmetic Surgery & GLP-1 Weight

No regulatory submissions yet

The evidence for this is poor and expert opinion suggests as long as you have enough weight to lose, that your milk should be unaffected (Hale)

That supports research on topical GHK-Cu, not a 12-week injectable KLOW cycle

Maintenance dosing considerations: Community protocols commonly describe two maintenance approaches after the initial 8-12 week loading phase: (1) reduced frequency at the same dose (e.g., IV once monthly instead of weekly), or (2) transitioning from injectable/IV to high-bioavailability oral (liposomal) for convenience while accepting a modest reduction in peak levels

Medication chosen by your provider Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) your provider chooses based on your labs, health history, and goals