@jagannathanneurosurgery: After years in neurosurgery, here’s my take. Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro (GLP-1–based medications) are not cosmetic drugs. They target metabolic disease — and metabolic disease directly impacts the brain. What high-quality trials show: • SELECT (NEJM, 2023): Semaglutide reduced major cardiovascular events in overweight/obese adults without diabetes. • SUSTAIN-6 (NEJM, 2016): Semaglutide reduced stroke risk in patients with type 2 diabetes. • SURPASS program (2021–2023): Tirzepatide produced substantial weight loss and improved glycemic control. Why this matters in neurosurgery: Obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and systemic inflammation increase the risk of ischemic stroke, vascular cognitive decline, and poorer surgical outcomes. These medications are powerful tools, but they are not appropriate for everyone and they carry potential risks. Decisions about starting them should always be made in consultation with your physician, based on your individual medical history #fyp #neurosurgeon #AskDrJay #trending #doctor
Jay Jagannathan, MD
Region: US
Sunday 22 February 2026 21:12:32 GMT
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EmergMD :
As an emergency physician, let me tell you about glioblastoma surgery. Oh… that’s not my field. Maybe I should stay in my lane.
2026-02-23 16:17:46
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HollyJLouie :
Husband has almost lost all vision due to monjouro.
2026-02-23 10:55:18
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Dr. Richard Walker :
I'm a neurosurgeon doctor also
2026-10-23 00:47:11
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jj.babe11 :
Don’t forget the huge benefit of us women with PCOS. I have never felt more normal in my entire life than I do now being on Tirzepatide
2026-02-23 20:38:50
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kris10ishere :
They’ve been a lifesaver for perimenopause. Joint pain and inflammation gone.
2026-02-23 21:13:24
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PattiSaidSo :
My Texas teacher insurance would rather pay for all my obesity-related issues and depression than just help me lose weight and improve my mental health. It sucks.
2026-02-23 23:21:12
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STEPH❤️❤️ :
I think it’s crazy that everyone is taking it!!
2026-02-23 20:42:10
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Jeri :
As a three month user of a glp1, I lost my gallbladder and now have gastroperisis. DO YOUR RESEARCH! 1 in 200 will develop gastroperisis!
2026-02-23 17:15:58
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Ireneliz_65 :
My rheumatologist said she heavily researched glp1s for herself and decided against them. She’s an extremely smart lady.
2026-02-23 21:57:16
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Flowerswithpowers :
Been on it 3 years. Feel normal and food noise is gone. Down 47 lbs. you do develop a tolerable though
2026-02-24 07:06:35
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MrsSwagganair💥BlaxxGang💥 :
I've been able to stay on .25 of Ozempic for 3 months and its working for me, even though everyone said that dose does nothing. Blood sugars normal again, eating better, less arthritic pain, losing about 2 lbs a week ( which im ok with). I think alot of the bad effects are ppl not using it responsibly. Moving up too fast, using more than they need to, not eating etc. I will stay at .25 as long as its doing something for me.
2026-02-25 14:44:03
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us.virginia2 :
I would not use any of them!
2026-02-24 00:37:00
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Mama Angie 🦩🦋🐬 Gen ❌ 1970 :
My hair falling out after just few injections and then my stomach paralyzed. Bad bad
2026-02-24 02:02:44
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jessicahalfast :
Glp1 warrior for 6 years. Saved my life. No more bo meds, thyroid meds and haven't had a drop of alcohol since 2022
2026-02-23 22:19:12
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Ashley/SN 🩺👩🏽⚕️ :
My family medicine doctor told me straight up NO and I trust her opinion.
2026-02-23 21:43:44
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Hugteri :
Lost sight in my eye from a blood clot after taking mounjaro for 4 months
2026-02-23 21:44:07
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Tammy Harrington :
I’m super nervous s about the muscle loss.
2026-02-24 03:40:27
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CandieLynn :
I’m dying for someone to do research on their affects on auto immune disorders such as celiac disease or MS.
2026-02-24 03:52:27
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xzadra :
A glp1 disrupted my whole nervous system. Started to get panic attacks, heart palpitations/racing heart, dizziness. & yes I ate. Hydrated myself! & I got it from my doctor. I regret ever taking it!
2026-02-26 20:17:00
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Carolina Pastrana :
Wegovy gave me pancreatitis after only being 3 weeks on it.
2026-02-24 01:01:11
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Janine :
I have gastroparesis and I wouldnt wish it on anyone
2026-02-24 02:21:30
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Ariyaskeeperandsissy :
So many lose gallbladders too
2026-02-24 02:12:57
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I got the Music in me :
I am insulin resistant,had an emegency craniotomy after a brain bleed caused by cavernoma and venous malformtion and it was my neurosurgeon that suggested a GLP1. Minus 110lbs, weight training daily and yoga. I am like a new person.
2026-02-23 10:22:41
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Kaitlyn B :
I’ve been on the shot for 2 weeks, my hands have been completely numb for 6 days now.
2026-02-23 15:42:14
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Anita Casarez :
I have been on ozempic since 2018.
2026-02-23 16:11:10
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