LipidDoc_ATL said:Kidney stone risk on GLP-1 6 month is not that straightforward in my experience
This is exactly right. LipidDoc_ATL articulated what I have been trying to explain to my doctor for months. The Kidney stone risk on aspect is the most important factor.
Reading this thread on Kidney stone risk on 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 Kidney stone risk on — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Dr.BariatricHTX — that is really helpful context on Kidney stone risk on. 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 Dr.ObesityMed's question specifically:
From a clinical standpoint, Kidney stone risk on GLP-1 6 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 Kidney stone risk on info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.