PlexusDx recommends baseline lab work (B12, iron, albumin, metabolic panel) before starting therapy and close coordination with your bariatric surgeon to adjust supplementation and dosing as needed
The Bottom Line: If you choose the pill, you might lose slightly less weight than if you chose the shot
That makes it even more important to choose nutrient dense foods during each eating window to avoid falling short on calories, protein, or important nutrients
Always monitor labs and symptoms with your provider
Oral supplement users typically report 8 to 12 weeks for visible changes
But no drug, even a GLP-1, is a magic bullet for losing weight what you consume still matters when it comes to creating a calorie deficit (that is, burning more calories than you take in each day)