can you keep weight off after stopping semaglutide loss maintenance discontinuing GLP-1 : r/Zepbound We stopped taking Ozempic, Wegovy
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Malabsorption issues can also occur if youve had your gallbladder removed

(Reference Hirasawa, Hara and Katsuma31) and Reimann (Reference Reimann32) )

This is the biggest source of confusion in 2026

By elevating natural growth hormone levels, you introduce a powerful anabolic and anti-catabolic signal
If the underlying dietary patterns have not changed, and if you cannot afford to continue the medication long-term, the weight lost is likely to return and potentially with additional muscle loss, making the situation worse than before