For any moderate- or high-risk tier patient, or when the timing of the last GLP-1RA dose is uncertain, the protocol mandates a bedside gastric scan before induction, as endorsed by both the ASA consensus and the 2024 multi-society guidance
This approach would address immediate reproductive health, and also promote long-term wellness, helping to reduce the burden of chronic disease in men
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However, long-term weight maintenance is more successful when exercise is included, as stopping GLP-1 therapy alone often leads to weight regain, while exercise helps preserve muscle mass and sustain weight loss
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