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A typical first-week meal might be 3-4 oz of protein, cup of carbohydrates, and 1 cup of vegetables

Am I eating enough protein and fiber most days

Mistake 2: eating or drinking too soon The 30-minute fasting window after dosing exists for a reason

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Patients should also tell surgical and anesthesia teams about GLP-1 or tirzepatide treatment before procedures involving general anesthesia or deep sedation because current labeling includes warnings related to delayed gastric emptying and pulmonary aspiration

The weight loss achieved varies by medication: liraglutide typically produces 5-8% weight loss, semaglutide approximately 15%, and tirzepatide up to 21% of initial body weight