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Yes, increasingly common. ~20-30% of bariatric patients regain weight long-term; Wegovy helps maintain loss. Coordinate с bariatric team — usually start 6-12 months post-surgery.
Bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy) delivers initial 25-35% weight loss, but 20-30% of patients experience clinically significant regain by years 5-10. Wegovy is increasingly used as a maintenance tool post-bariatric. Coordination essential: (1) Start no earlier than 6 months post-surgery (allow stomach healing). (2) Lower starting dose typical (0.25mg standard but may extend titration). (3) Closer nutritional monitoring — surgery patients are already on protein/vitamin supplements. (4) Insurance: weight regain after bariatric surgery is increasingly recognized as PA-eligible indication. The combination preserves long-term weight loss better than either alone.
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