My weight loss surgeon was contemplating prescribing me Saxenda to help “improve” my weight loss (since I am a band to sleeve, I lose weight a lot slower than an average patient). So as any responsible person would do, I researched it. I am disturbed by the side effects: possible thyroid tumors (including cancer), inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), gallbladder problems (including gallstones), increased heart rate, kidney problems (kidney failure), and depression or thoughts of suicide. I can’t believe it was approved by the FDA although I have to be honest, I don’t know the exact percentages on each side effect. Thank you, but no thank you, I’ll just plow along slowly and eventually I hope to lose the weight.
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