Annual blood tests are generally recommended as a minimum for stable gastric banding patients, covering serum B12, full blood count, ferritin, vitamin D, and folate
Theoretical considerations suggest fat loss effects should continue as long as the compound is administered, since the mechanism (beta-3 adrenergic lipolysis, lipogenesis inhibition) does not involve receptor desensitization in the way that some hormonal pathways do
But controlled human efficacy data is sparse, and the single Phase 2 trial tested oral administration rather than the subcutaneous injection most users employ today
They are not the same
Maintenance phase Once the therapeutic level is established, the maintenance phase reduces injection frequency while sustaining the tissue repair environment
Is a drip or injection better than oral B vitamins