Weight Loss Surgery and Injections: Can They Work Together?
When it comes to managing weight, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. For some, weight loss surgery offers a permanent, transformative approach, while others find injectable medications like Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy to be helpful tools. But can these two methods complement each other? At Tonic Weight Loss Surgery, we believe in personalised care and exploring all available options to help you achieve your goals.
In this blog, we’ll delve into how weight loss surgery and injections can work together—and why starting with surgery often delivers the most effective and lasting results.
Key Benefits:
- Significant Weight Loss: Surgery can help patients lose 60-70% of their excess weight, with results often lasting a lifetime.
- Improved Health Outcomes: Bariatric surgery reduces the risk of death from heart disease by 40%, cancer by 60%, and diabetes by 92%.
- Metabolic Changes: Surgery alters the hunger-regulating hormones in your body, making it easier to maintain a healthier lifestyle long-term.
Benefits of Injections:
- Short-Term Support: Ideal for pre-surgery weight loss or managing mild weight regain.
- Convenience: A minimally invasive option compared to surgery.
- Diabetes Management: Particularly effective for individuals with Type 2 diabetes.
Key Benefits:
- Significant Weight Loss: Surgery can help patients lose 60-70% of their excess weight, with results often lasting a lifetime.
- Improved Health Outcomes: Bariatric surgery reduces the risk of death from heart disease by 40%, cancer by 60%, and diabetes by 92%.
- Metabolic Changes: Surgery alters the hunger-regulating hormones in your body, making it easier to maintain a healthier lifestyle long-term.
Benefits of Injections:
- Short-Term Support: Ideal for pre-surgery weight loss or managing mild weight regain.
- Convenience: A minimally invasive option compared to surgery.
- Diabetes Management: Particularly effective for individuals with Type 2 diabetes.
Combining Surgery and Injections: When Does It Make Sense?
There are specific scenarios where weight loss injections can complement weight loss surgery to enhance results.
1. Pre-Surgery Weight Management
For patients with a high BMI, reducing weight before surgery can minimise risks and make the procedure safer. In these cases, injectable medications can help patients achieve a lower BMI, improving surgical outcomes.
2. Post-Surgery Support
While weight loss surgery is highly effective, some patients may experience weight regain over time due to hormonal changes, lifestyle factors, or medical conditions. Injections can serve as a supplementary tool to help control appetite and maintain weight loss.
3. Managing Underlying Conditions
Injections are particularly beneficial for patients with obesity-related conditions like Type 2 diabetes. When used alongside bariatric surgery, they can help stabilise blood sugar levels and improve overall health.
Why Start with Weight Loss Surgery?
Our Approach at Tonic Weight Loss Surgery
At Tonic Weight Loss Surgery, we prioritise personalised care. Our specialists work closely with you to develop a tailored plan that considers your medical history, weight loss goals, and lifestyle. Whether you’re exploring gastric sleeve, gastric band surgery, or gastric bypass, we provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment to help you succeed.
If injections are a suitable complement to your surgical journey, we can have a chat with you about incorporating them into your plan, ensuring the safest and most effective outcomes.
Your Weight Loss Journey Starts Here
Combining weight loss surgery and injections can be an effective strategy for certain patients, but starting with surgery often provides the strongest foundation for success. If you’re ready to explore your options, our team at Tonic Weight Loss Surgery is here to guide you every step of the way.
Book Your Free Consultation Today Contact us at Tonic Weight Loss Surgery England to discuss your personalised weight loss plan and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you.
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