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A Fresh Start for Weight Loss This Spring

Quick Summary This guide helps you use the spring season to restart your weight loss with practical, seasonal strategies. Here is what you will find inside. Spring's longer days and warmer weather make outdoor activity…

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The Complete Guide to Weight Loss Options

Posted In: Weight Loss
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Quick Summary This guide compares GLP-1 medications, medical weight loss, and bariatric surgery so you can make an informed decision. Here is what you will find inside. Obesity is a chronic disease influenced by genetics,…

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Healthier Cocktails and Mocktails Without Sacrificing Flavor

Posted In: Healthy Recipes
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Quick Summary This guide helps you make smarter drink choices without giving up the foods and drinks you enjoy. Here is what you will find inside. Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram, which adds up…

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Falling Off Track Does Not Mean Starting Over

Posted In: Weight Loss

Quick Summary This guide helps medical and surgical weight loss patients reset after falling off track. Here is what you will find inside. Falling off track is normal and does not mean you have failed.…

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GLP-1 Pills vs Injections: Do They Work as Well?

Posted In: Weight Loss
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With the growing popularity of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, many patients are asking a very practical question: “Can I take a pill instead of giving myself an injection?” At St. Louis Bariatrics, this comes…

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Can you take GLP-1 medications after bariatric surgery?

Posted In: Weight Loss
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Yes. Many patients can take GLP-1 medications after bariatric surgery. This is one of the most common questions we hear at St. Louis Bariatrics, especially from patients who had a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass…

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What Happens When You Stop GLP-1
Medications Like Wegovy or Zepbound?

Posted In: Weight Loss
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GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, commonly known as Wegovy® and Zepbound®, have become an important tool in medical weight loss. For many patients, they reduce appetite, help control cravings, and make it easier…

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Which Weight Loss Medication Is Right for Me?

Posted In: Weight Loss
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It's one of the most common questions patients ask right now: "Which weight loss medication is right for me?" Most people aren't starting from scratch. They've heard about friends doing well on Zepbound®, seen celebrities…

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Not Losing Weight on Semaglutide? Here’s Why

Posted In: Weight Loss
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If you’re taking a weight loss medication like semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®) and thinking your results should be faster, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common concerns we hear from patients at St.…

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Semaglutide Side Effects: What’s Normal and What’s Not?

Posted In: Weight Loss
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If you're taking semaglutide, you've probably asked yourself some version of this question: Is this normal, or should I be concerned? It's one of the most common conversations we have with patients at St. Louis…

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