The specific pace, amounts, and preparation steps for any patient depend on tolerability, response, and ongoing clinical judgment, which is why the same general chart can look very different in practice from one patient to the next
Pre-existing Conditions: Individuals with a history of gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, or kidney issues should use these medications with caution
Weight-loss medications rarely qualify for expedited review unless the patient has an acute comorbidity (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes with recent hospitalization)
There have been reports of pulmonary aspiration (when food or liquid from the stomach enters the lungs) in people taking GLP-1 medications, including Wegovy, while undergoing surgery requiring sedation, even when instructed to fast before the surgery