Anti-obesity medication

When GLP-1 Treatment Is Not Enough

A few injections or a short treatment period may not be enough to judge the full effect of GLP-1 therapy. The dose, duration, side effects, adherence, reason for stopping and weight pattern after discontinuation should be reviewed before calling the treatment unsuccessful.

Questions worth reviewing

  • Was an appropriate dose reached and maintained?
  • Were side effects or cost the main reason for stopping?
  • Did weight return after discontinuation?
  • Are reflux, diabetes, sleep apnea or very high BMI present?
  • Would continued medication, another medication, surgery or combined treatment be reasonable?

Medication and surgery are not always competing choices.

GLP-1 medication may be used before surgery, instead of surgery in selected cases, or after surgery when clinically appropriate. The sequence should be individualised.

Records to prepare

Organising these in advance makes a specialist review more useful. We will let you know which additional records are needed before a consultation.

  • Previous treatment, medication and surgical records
  • Operation report or discharge summary, if you have them
  • Recent blood tests or imaging, if available
  • A short note describing your main question

Medical information notice

This website provides general information for international patients. It does not replace an individual medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment plan. Suitability for medication, endoscopic treatment or surgery must be determined by a qualified clinician after reviewing the patient’s medical condition and records.

Start with a private review of your situation.

Share your current treatment stage, previous procedures and the main question you want answered. We will let you know which records are needed before a specialist consultation.