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ASA GLP-1 Perioperative Guidelines January 2026 Update: Previous guidance (2023): Consider holding GLP-1s for 1 week before elective surgery (weekly injectable formulations) or 1 day (daily formulations)
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That's on average, just speaking, generally, for you, you may not need 20 sets, you may need 15
That said, there are meaningful considerations around mood, appetite, and monitoring that patients and providers should understand before and during treatment with both