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Yes, you lost weight, but it was nothing to write home about

Your provider sends a lab order, you schedule an appointment at a nearby LabCorp location, and results are returned within 1 to 3 business days

That rate of progress tends to support a better balance between fat loss and muscle preservation, especially when combined with adequate protein intake and strength training

This raises peri-procedural concerns regarding anesthesia/pulmonary aspiration risks, poor visibility, and the need for repeat procedures, all of which contribute to significant time, cost, and resource utilization burden

Otherwise, we may wake up years from now with a thinner population, a richer industry, and a silent hunger that has left its own scars

Patients may need help deciding whether medication is appropriate, managing side effects, protecting muscle, setting realistic goals, reviewing progress, and planning for what happens if treatment changes