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Aim for: 0.5-1kg (1-2 pounds) per week, maximum weight loss Avoid very low-calorie diets while on Wegovy Consider slower dose escalation (discuss with your doctor) Maintain adequate dietary fat Contrary to popular belief , extremely low-fat diets can actually increase gallstone risk by reducing gallbladder contractions: Include moderate amounts of fat from whole foods in your meals Focus on fats from whole foods like olive oil, avocados, nuts, meat, and oily fish Avoid erratic eating patterns with long fasting periods Stay well-hydrated Proper hydration helps maintain proper bile flow and may reduce stone formation: Drink 2-3 litres of water daily (around 8-10 glasses) Limit alcohol, which can increase gallstone risk Consider adding lemon to water (citrus may help prevent stones) Consider preventive measures For those at very high risk, your doctor might recommend: Ursodeoxycholic acid (sometimes prescribed to prevent gallstone formation) More frequent monitoring via ultrasound Slower Wegovy dose titration schedule Monitoring recommendations When taking Wegovy with existing gallstones or high gallstone risk, monitoring is essential: Know the warning signs Contact your doctor immediately if you experience: Severe pain in your upper right or middle abdomen, especially after meals Pain that radiates to your back or right shoulder Fever, chills, or yellowing of skin/eyes Persistent nausea or vomiting Tea-colored urine or light-colored stools Establish a monitoring plan Work with your healthcare provider to create an appropriate monitoring schedule: Baseline ultrasound before starting Wegovy (if you have known gallstones) Regular liver function tests during treatment Follow-up ultrasound if symptoms develop Regular check-ins with your healthcare provider NHS considerations NHS eligibility and access Having gallstones does not automatically disqualify you from NHS-prescribed Wegovy, but: Your GP or specialist should be aware of your gallstone history NHS guidelines recommend careful monitoring for those with gallbladder disease You may be referred to a gastroenterologist for concurrent management Private prescription options If you dont meet NHS criteria, a private prescription is an option: Second Nature offers Wegovy with comprehensive support and monitoring Private prescribers should be informed of your gallstone history Expect to pay 149-249 monthly for medication and support from a registered dietitian Frequently asked questions Will Wegovy make my existing gallstones worse
To help prevent weight regain, we recommend that you continue focusing on balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, and other positive habitseven after stopping the medication
The active ingredient in Wegovy (semaglutide) is also the active ingredient in the diabetes drug Ozempic
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