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Discuss your goals and expectations openly with your provider

This can take about 4 months

Timing your snacks thoughtfully supports gastrointestinal comfort

Your healthcare team can also review whether your current GLP-1 dose remains appropriate or whether adjustment might improve tolerability whilst maintaining therapeutic benefit

Standard vs Itemized Tax Deduction The most important aspect of bariatric surgery tax benefits come from whether, under the guidance of a licensed tax professional, you exceed the standard deductions: For 2025 tax returns (those filed in 2026), the standard deduction numbers to exceed are: $16,100 for single taxpayers and married individuals filing separate returns $23,625 for heads of household $31,500 for married couples filing jointly or qualifying widow(er) Tax Example for Bariatric Surgery EXAMPLE PATIENT: SINGLE FILER Patients AGI: $50,000 Bariatric Surgery Cost: $5,000 Bariatric Surgery Related Expenses: $1,000 Other Yearly Medical and Dental Expenses: $2,400 Total Medical and Dental Expenses: $8,400 Medical Deduction Limit: $3,750 (7.5% of $50,000) $8,400 Medical Expenses = $4,650 Deduction Please note in this example, the patient should still opt to take the standard deduction at $16,100 (2025 tax return) if they dont have other deductions

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