What is the reco to pause Wegovy prior to surgery?

February 21, 2024
Asked By:Coloradoinni in Colorado

Looking at mommy makeover and I take wegovy. I am wondering what the recommendation is to pause the med prior to surgery and when I would be able to start after.

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June 5, 2024

Answer: One week

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Jerimiah Mason, MDBoard Certified General Surgeon
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June 5, 2024

Answer: One week

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Jerimiah Mason, MDBoard Certified General Surgeon
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December 15, 2024

Answer: Stopping Wegovy prior to surgery

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 15, 2024

Answer: Stopping Wegovy prior to surgery

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 16, 2024

Answer: Timing of weight loss injections and surgery (before and after)

William Bruno, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 16, 2024

Answer: Timing of weight loss injections and surgery (before and after)

William Bruno, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 12, 2024

Answer: 2 weeks before

Jorge Maytorena, MDBariatric Surgeon
April 12, 2024

Answer: 2 weeks before

Jorge Maytorena, MDBariatric Surgeon
March 10, 2024

Answer: Right use of Wegovy

March 10, 2024

Answer: Right use of Wegovy

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