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Weight & Nutrition

Considering weight loss surgery? Injectable meds can help you prepare. Here’s why.

A family nurse practitioner explains why Wegovy or Zepbound before weight loss surgery could lead to a better outcome.

Camille Prairie
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Published Aug. 21, 2025
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  • weight loss surgery
  • Wegovy
  • Zepbound
  • weight loss medications
  • Winston-Salem
  • GWSM
  • Triad

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  • weight loss surgery
  • Wegovy
  • Zepbound
  • weight loss medications
  • Winston-Salem
  • GWSM
  • Triad

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