Reta before surgery

[Infernalmango]

Hello all. I have a surgery coming up on Monday that I’ll be getting knocked out with general anesthesia. I’m currently on reta, gh, bpc/tb, and trt. Doses respectively are 6mg once weekly, 3iu per night, 1mg of each per day, and 120mg/wk. I’m wondering if anyone’s been on similar things and had surgery with no complications? Or if I should consider discontinuing the reta or everything until after surgery? Tia for any input

 

[ineffectual]

Hello all. I have a surgery coming up on Monday that I’ll be getting knocked out with general anesthesia. I’m currently on reta, gh, bpc/tb, and trt. Doses respectively are 6mg once weekly, 3iu per night, 1mg of each per day, and 120mg/wk. I’m wondering if anyone’s been on similar things and had surgery with no complications? Or if I should consider discontinuing the reta or everything until after surgery? Tia for any input

I really hope you talked to your surgeon about this

 

[Infernalmango]

I really hope you talked to your surgeon about this

No offense man but do you think I’d be asking in here if I had? Didn’t know I’d need surgery, this was a freak accident. Didn’t wanna bring up the illegal ugl drugs I take in fear of insurance not covering it then. They know I’m on trt but that’s it.

 

[BigDadd7]

I would lay off everything for the rest of the week

 

[Infernalmango]

I would lay off everything for the rest of the week

Yeah after talking it through with ChatGPT (I know, the gold standard of advice) Iv decided to go this route. It will have been 10 days from last reta injection by surgery day. And the half lives of bpc/tb/gh should be completely cleared out by Monday.

 

[juicebro]

Why would it matter? Just don't eat before the surgery and make sure ur stomach is empty. I was on 20mg reta (plus a fuck ton of other peptides) and nearly 3 grams of gear during my last two surgeries.

 

[Ghoul]

Health Rounds: No need to stop GLP-1 drugs before surgery for most patients

In a practice-changing guideline reversal, medical societies advised on Tuesday that most patients do not need to stop taking GLP-1 diabetes and weight-loss drugs before surgery, a ruling supported by a study presented this week at a medical meeting of gastrointestinal doctors.

www.reuters.com

 

[Infernalmango]

Health Rounds: No need to stop GLP-1 drugs before surgery for most patients

In a practice-changing guideline reversal, medical societies advised on Tuesday that most patients do not need to stop taking GLP-1 diabetes and weight-loss drugs before surgery, a ruling supported by a study presented this week at a medical meeting of gastrointestinal doctors.

www.reuters.com

Appreciate the link brother

 

[sionnach]

I really hope you talked to your surgeon about this

Anesthesiologist*

Surgeon DGAF

 

[Civdiv]

My wife works in surgery. Said they used to require 1 week off prior to surgery for glp1 but seeing more incidents of aspiration risks and asking people to stay off for 2 weeks now. At a minimum I'd warn your surgery team so they give the anaesthesiologist a heads up. Even it it's right before the procedure.

 

[Infernalmango]

My wife works in surgery. Said they used to require 1 week off prior to surgery for glp1 but seeing more incidents of aspiration risks and asking people to stay off for 2 weeks now. At a minimum I'd warn your surgery team so they give the anaesthesiologist a heads up. Even it it's right before the procedure.

Dope thank you. What does your wife think/seen on gh/bpc/tb usage?

 

[Civdiv]

Don't think that matters. Only issue is delayed gastric emptying from glp1. Traditional fasting before surgery to avoid aspiration under anesthesia isn't necessarily effective. Said they've had a few surprises and even people off glp1 for 2 weeks they've seen stomach contents present after pre surgery fasting. Other peptides should not affect anything. Just want the CRNA dialed in and watching so it's good to give a heads up.

 

[sionnach]

CRNA

No no no. I don't want a CRNA at all. Only MDs gassing me plz.

 

[Civdiv]

No no no. I don't want a CRNA at all. Only MDs gassing me plz.

Ha. Agreed but sounds like they're spread thin out here. Can barely even see an MD here beyond intro right before surgery. Most face to face is all assistants.

 

[BigDadd7]

Why would it matter? Just don't eat before the surgery and make sure ur stomach is empty. I was on 20mg reta (plus a fuck ton of other peptides) and nearly 3 grams of gear during my last two surgeries.

Bad advice

 

[Infernalmango]

Bad advice

Name checked out. Did not plan on entertaining that plan.

 

[Civdiv]

Name checked out. Did not plan on entertaining that plan.

It's seriously not a huge deal. Just give them a heads up and you're good. Especially if you're off it for a week. Bigger problems come from the fatties that stuff themselves to the point of vomiting through the glp1 appetite suppression. If you're not the kind of person that would burst his own stomach staples just to cram more food, a week off is plenty. A polite warning ensures no issues.

 

[sionnach]

Ha. Agreed but sounds like they're spread thin out here. Can barely even see an MD here beyond intro right before surgery. Most face to face is all assistants.

Well at least you get to meet your butcher, I guess.

 

[Infernalmango]

It's seriously not a huge deal. Just give them a heads up and you're good. Especially if you're off it for a week. Bigger problems come from the fatties that stuff themselves to the point of vomiting through the glp1 appetite suppression. If you're not the kind of person that would burst his own stomach staples just to cram more food, a week off is plenty. A polite warning ensures no issues.

Yeah I’m in a decently aggressive cut atm, tmi but barely even shittin once a day lmao. I will have been 14+ hours fasted come surgery time as well. I talked with the lady just a bit ago and told her I was on a glp but didn’t mention the others. I’m thinking I’ll continue with the gh and tb/bpc till Saturday, then pick them back up a couple days after surgery. Thanks for your input here

 

[sionnach]

I’ll continue with the gh and tb/bpc till Saturday, then pick them back up a couple days after surgery.

They won't tell the difference at all from GH/tb/bpc in the OR. I'd continue those as well. Holding off on the reta is a good idea, especially if you have the RHR issues some get which could cause problems for your anesthesiologist. But also don't tell them you're on reta or any other unapproved "research chemicals" - it'll go in your chart you take street drugs and could cause insurance issues for you in the future - just say sema or tirz, which you definitely have a prescription for.

decently aggressive cut atm, tmi but barely even shittin once a day

Shit, you ain't fastin until you're barely squeezing out a teaspoon of black tar once a week.