One study investigated loss of appetite following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) through a food cue reactivity task (Li et al., 2019)
Sarah Jones Simmer, CEO of Found, said in an interview with Fierce Healthcare that the trends are likely the result of irresponsible prescribing for recreational reasons causing the pendulum to swing "all the way in the other direction," and it's leading to patients who have genuine medical need struggling to access these therapies
This may result from altered gut motility or changes in intestinal fluid secretion
Even two to three sessions per week can help you maintain muscle, improve your movement, and keep your progress feeling sustainable
This benefit may be related to the effects of the drug and the weight loss it promotes
Many researchers also track body composition changes through DEXA scans or bioimpedance measurements at regular intervals