Key Takeaways
More folks are using weight-loss drugs to drop pounds prior to bariatric surgery
GLP-1 drug use rose 16-fold among patients about to undergo weight-loss surgery
This represents a shift in how weight-loss patients view their treatment options, researchers said
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