Current evidence suggests that while delayed gastric emptying is a genuine pharmacologic effect, the absolute risk of serious aspiration-related complications may be lower than initially feared, particularly among stable patients without gastrointestinal symptoms
Bellenguez C, Kkali F, Jansen IE, Kleineidam L, Moreno-Grau S, Amin N, et al
Studies have demonstrated that individuals who incorporate GLPs into their weight loss efforts often experience more substantial and sustained reductions in body weight compared to those relying solely on traditional diet and exercise
Notably, the Ozempic group showed an HR of 1.72 (95% CI 1.671.76), and the Wegovy group presented a significantly higher HR of 2.14 (95% CI 2.052.24)
If your insurance doesnt cover GLP-1s, or if you dont have insurance, there are discounted options available through the pharmaceutical companies that manufacture the medications