This provides much faster and noticeable results
However, no published research specifically evaluates combination protocols
So, if you're feeling unwell due to a deficiency, restoring B12 levels might help you feel well enough to eat normally, but it's not "making" you gain weight in an unhealthy way
Patients who transition from gastric banding to other bariatric procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass should be aware that these carry a higher risk of B12 and other micronutrient deficiencies due to their malabsorptive components, and monitoring should be intensified accordingly
Rapid weight loss can stress joints, connective tissue, and muscle
However, an oral B12 dose is often larger because your body usually doesnt absorb it all