Exploring Advanced and Surgical Interventions For severe cases of gastroparesis that do not respond to dietary changes or medications, more invasive treatments may be considered: Feeding Tubes (Jejunostomy Tubes): If an individual cannot consume enough food and liquids orally, a feeding tube placed into the small intestine can provide essential nutrition and hydration, often temporarily
According to an August 2025 update, Tricare states that they do not generally cover weight loss medication
Sepesi B, Hofstetter WL , Rice DC, Mehran RJ, Vaporciyan AA, Walsh G, Roth JA, Swisher SG
However, Wegovy, which is a brand name for semaglutide, is also approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity by the FDA
doi: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1081361
That being said, liraglutide was used successfully in the small trial at Penn for opioid cravings, discussed above, and as a generic it may be a more affordable option in some situations
