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The decision to continue metformin after gastric bypass should be individualized based on your pre-operative diabetes severity, post-operative blood glucose levels, kidney function, weight loss trajectory, and overall metabolic response to surgery
But remember: youre only one quarter of the way through the typical treatment timeline
Peaks semaglutide starts at a $179 intro month, then runs $249/month on the monthly plan, $199/month on the 3-month plan ($597 total), or $165/month on the 6-month plan ($990 total)
With tirzepatide, the usual starting dose is 2.5 mg once weekly, with increases every ~4 weeks if tolerated, up to a maintenance dose of 5-15 mg weekly for weight loss