In the first year or two after bariatric surgery, patients typically lose weight through consistent diet, exercise and behavior changes, said Buie, who also sees patients at UChicago Medicine locations in Orland Park and Tinley Park
Saxenda may cause serious side effects, including: The most common side effects of Saxenda in adults include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, injection site reaction, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), headache, tiredness (fatigue), dizziness, stomach pain, and change in enzyme (lipase) levels in your blood
2 Slowing of gastric emptying By slowing the rate at which food moves from the stomach to the small intestine, cagrilintide extends the sensation of fullness after meals and moderates the speed at which glucose enters the bloodstream
Either way, the first dose is all about getting started