An audit to determine if vitamin b12 supplementation is necessary after sleeve gastrectomy
Common maintenance approaches include staying at the dose where you stabilized (often 1.0 to 1.7 mg), reducing by one dose level from your peak (e.g., from 2.4 mg to 1.7 mg), or finding the minimum dose that prevents weight regain while minimizing side effects
Zepbound is a retail brand name for a drug containing tirzepatide
Possible side effects associated with these new drugs range from vomiting, constipation, diarrhea and dehydration to face droop, bone loss, muscle loss, hair loss, intestinal blockage issues and some studies have shown an increased risk for thyroid tumors and cancer
Try gentle yoga, walking, or swimming, and listen to your body
Once you have exhausted the 4 doses over the course of a month, you can either move up to the next dose, or stick with the dose you are on