Competitive athletes subject to WADA anti-doping rules should avoid both peptides, as growth hormone secretagogues are included on the prohibited substances list
The FDA hasnt approved Ozempic for weight loss, but it has done so for Wegovy, another semaglutide medication
If semaglutide has caused significant appetite loss or GI side effects, your body's ability to replace lost plasma (which requires adequate fluid and nutrition intake post-donation) may be compromised
Some women feel results sooner
Practical steps: Re-measure your stoma at every pouch change while actively losing weight -- stoma size and surrounding tissue can shift more quickly than you expect Switch to a cut-to-fit barrier if you're using a pre-cut, so you can adjust as your body changes Consider a flexible or moldable barrier that conforms better to changing contours Barrier rings and sealing rings can help fill in gaps caused by shifting tissue -- keep these in your supply kit Book a review with your WOC nurse -- this is exactly the kind of change that warrants a professional reassessment, not just troubleshooting on your own Output Changes for Colostomy and Ileostomy Users GLP-1 medications slow gastric emptying -- that's part of how they work
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