Opting for a more GI Gentle diet can often be helpful, focusing on: Lean proteins like poultry, fish, eggs, and tofu Nut butters instead of whole nuts and seeds Well-cooked vegetables with a low to moderate fiber content (e.g., peeled zucchini, carrots, potatoes) Soft, easily digestible fruits (e.g., bananas, canned peaches, applesauce, melon) White bread, refined grains, pasta, and rice Eat small, frequent meals Large meals can overwhelm a sluggish stomach and worsen symptoms of bloating, nausea, and overfullness
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If you take drops in the morning, let family know you will be unavailable for conversation for a few minutes
Monitoring and Follow-Up Care Regular medical supervision is essential when using GLP-1 medications, regardless of where you purchase them
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists have transformed weight loss treatments
Mir Ali, MD, bariatric surgeon and medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center said other explanations for poor response include underlying medical conditions or not taking the drugs exactly as prescribed
