Hi
I had WLS when I was in my 50s. At that time, there were no 'safe' drugs to take. I was pre-diabetic, high blood pressure, had sleep apnea and need 2 new knees because of all the weight I was carrying around.
When I hit the 30 lb. mark, many of the issues were starting to resolve itself. By the time I hit the 90 lbs. off, all of the issues resolved.
I started to exercise on a daily basis. I have no doubt it helped to keep the weight down and the issues at bay.
As I mentioned previously, until I lost my husband almost 3 years ago, I kept the weight off all but around 5-7 lbs. I gained quite a bit when he died because all I could eat and keep down was comfort foods.
With my doctor's approval, I started with Wegovy but did not feel great on it. He changed me to Ozempic. Again, I didn't feel great, but it did not last long. He moved the dosage up very slowly. My appetite is usually minimal, and I usually can't finish my meals. As a result, I've asked him not to move up my dosage because I do not want my appetite to totally disappear.
I'd be happy to answer any questions regarding WLS or the shots.

Thank you for your reply. So far, I have such extreme fatigue that just taking a shower wipes me out. I have PEM (post-exertional malaise), which is a worsening of symptoms after physical or mental exertion. I've been trying to figure out if the fatigue is more from CLL or CFS, although figuring out what to do about it is almost impossible. My doctor has worked with me to try adderall and ritalin and other possible remedies, but nothing works. I have to find answers because I can't accept sitting in my chair just waiting! I have been diagnosed with Long Covid, also.