Gastroenterology, 134(1), 166-178
JAMA , 325 (14), 14141425
Gastrointestinal symptoms including nausea, decreased appetite, and altered bowel habitsare among the most common side effects during active treatment
For most people, this does not reduce the effectiveness of blood thinners, but consistent timing is key
A vitamin B12 injection is needed after gastric banding when oral supplementation has failed to correct a documented deficiency, serum B12 remains persistently low, the patient cannot adhere to daily oral tablets, or there are signs of neurological or haematological complications