TrialTracker_MD said:Gallbladder disease risk looking is not that straightforward in my experience
This is exactly right. TrialTracker_MD articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The Gallbladder disease risk aspect is the most important factor.
Reading this thread on Gallbladder disease risk hits close to home. Night shift nurse — I started at 279 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
15 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 54 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Gallbladder disease — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Dr.EndoEP — that is really helpful context on Gallbladder disease risk . Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this?
I am in a similar situation (just started) and trying to set realistic expectations.
To answer julia.endo's question specifically:
From a clinical standpoint, Gallbladder disease risk is an area where we have good evidence.
The short answer: baseline labs + quarterly monitoring is the standard of care.
The longer answer involves understanding the mechanism of action at the receptor level, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.
Bookmarked 📌 The Gallbladder disease info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.