Should You Stop Ozempic Before Surgery? What Patients Need to Know About Anesthesia Safety
By Andrés Jurado, Founder & Director, My Medical Vacations · 16 years coordinating medical travel to Cancun, Mexico · 8,000+ cases coordinated
Published: November 19, 2026 · Last updated: November 19, 2026
Quick answer: Most patients don’t need to stop Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro before elective surgery. Guidance issued in October 2024 by five medical societies,
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