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Lorenzo Adeyinka

Contributing Writer · Editorial staff

Lorenzo Adeyinka

Follows the clinical research that shapes everyday practice in medically supervised weight solutions.

10 stories by Lorenzo Adeyinka

A neatly folded surgical gown and cap on a hospital bed in a bright calm pre-operative room in soft daylightChoosing Care

GLP-1s before surgery: why the anesthesia team asks

Slowed stomach emptying changes the safety math of sedation. Here is why surgical teams ask about these medications, what the evolving guidance says, and how to prepare for a procedure without derailing treatment.

· Lorenzo Adeyinka

A small elegantly plated dish beside a glass of sparkling water on a warm restaurant table in soft evening lightNutrition

Eating out on a GLP-1: menus, portions, and social meals

Restaurant portions and a suppressed appetite make an odd pair, and a few habits keep dinners enjoyable instead of uncomfortable.

· Lorenzo Adeyinka

An overhead flat lay of whole grains, beans, vegetables and fruit on a rustic wood board in natural lightNutrition

Fiber, fullness, and digestion on a GLP-1

Eating less makes fiber easy to drop, which is exactly when your gut needs it the most.

· Lorenzo Adeyinka

A laptop on a home desk showing a blurred video call with a clinician in warm natural lightChoosing Care

Telehealth or in-person: choosing a GLP-1 program

Both models can work, but they fail in different ways, and the right pick depends on your situation.

· Lorenzo Adeyinka

A tall glass of water with citrus slices beside a small dish of salt on a bright kitchen counterNutrition

Hydration and electrolytes on a GLP-1

Eating and drinking less means you can quietly fall behind on fluids and minerals without noticing.

· Lorenzo Adeyinka

A doctor and patient seated talking across a desk in a bright modern clinicChoosing Care

Who actually qualifies for a GLP-1 prescription

The clinical criteria are narrower than the marketing suggests, and qualifying medically is not the same as getting it covered.

· Lorenzo Adeyinka

An overhead flat lay of grilled chicken, eggs, yogurt and legumes on a neutral surface in natural lightNutrition

How much protein you actually need on a GLP-1

Appetite suppression makes protein harder to hit and more important to prioritize, so here is how to get enough.

· Lorenzo Adeyinka

A pair of dumbbells beside a protein-rich plate of food on a bright kitchen counterNutrition

Protecting muscle while losing weight on a GLP-1

Fast weight loss can cost you muscle along with fat, but protein and resistance training help you keep what matters.

· Lorenzo Adeyinka

A wall calendar and a cup of tea on a warm wooden table beside a windowChoosing Care

Realistic timelines for a body transformation

Weight loss, stabilization, then contouring, it is a multi-stage journey.

· Lorenzo Adeyinka

A surgeon's hands reviewing a patient chart and documents at a desk in a bright officeChoosing Care

Choosing a surgeon for post-weight-loss contouring

Experience with the unique challenges of weight-loss patients matters.

· Lorenzo Adeyinka

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