These visits allow assessment of weight loss progress, side effect severity, and IBS symptom patterns
They may evaluate for delayed gastric emptying, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth testing, or adjust your tirzepatide plan
Avoid relying on stimulant laxatives (senna, bisacodyl) for regular use, as these can create dependency
Baseline labs typically include Total T, Free T (or SHBG), Estradiol, LH/FSH, Hematocrit, and PSA
In the SURPASS series of studies, all three dose groups of Tirzepatide showed a significant hypoglycemic effect (attainment rate of 75% to 97%, HbA1c of 7.0%)
Melbourne bodybuilder Aaron Curtis says he does not use any drugs for weight loss, but he also told triple j Hack that at least three of his non-bodybuilding clients at his gym do