Tag: gallstones
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Weight-Loss Injections and the Price of Rapid Change: A Real-Life Cautionary Tale
Understanding the Promise and the Peril of GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, including tirzepatide sold as Mounjaro, have surged in popularity for rapid weight loss. By helping control appetite and slowing stomach emptying, these drugs offer a shortcut some people find irresistible. Yet medical experts emphasize that no treatment is risk-free, and side…
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Rapid Weight-Loss Injections Led to Gallbladder Surgery: The Julie Riley Story
The lure of rapid weight loss Julie Riley, a 57-year-old pastry chef from Birmingham, spent her days between ovens, fondant, and the next big dessert idea. Standing 1.54 meters tall, she weighed about 76 kilograms at the start of her journey, a BMI around 32 that put her in the obesity range. To quiet the…
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GLP-1 Weight-Loss Injections: 25kg Drop, Gallbladder Risks
The Promise of Rapid Weight Loss and the Reality GLP-1 receptor agonists used for obesity treatment have become a beacon for people seeking fast results. These medications mimic gut hormones that control appetite, slow digestion, and help reduce calorie intake. For many, the outcomes are dramatic enough to change daily habits. But the same therapy…