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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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Why Am I Gaining Weight After Stopping GLP-1 Medication?

Posted In: Weight Loss
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If you've recently stopped taking a weight loss medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide and noticed the scale creeping back up, you're not alone. You're also not doing anything wrong. One of the most common things…

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Low Blood Sugar After Bariatric Surgery

Written by a Bariatric Dietitian Are you experiencing symptoms of low blood sugar after bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery is a great option for those struggling with obesity, but it can also bring some challenges, one…

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Food Noise: Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Food (And What to Do About It)

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Written by a Bariatric Dietitian Food noise is the constant mental chatter about food: the cravings, the planning, the preoccupation with what to eat next that makes it hard to focus on anything else. It's…

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Bariatric Surgery Myths Debunked

Weight Loss Surgery Myths and Facts Dr. Jay Michael Snow and the team at St. Louis Bariatrics are dedicated to helping people live healthier lives. Our commitment to health includes educating our community to make…

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Prediabetes

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If you have been told by your doctor that you are prediabetic, you may be worried and you probably have a lot of questions. You don’t have to feel doomed that you will develop Type…

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‭Stay Active While Supporting: Exercise Tips for Parents at Your Child’s Sporting Events‬ ‭

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‬Written by a Bariatric Dietitian Balancing family life and your own health goals isn’t always easy, especially for busy parents‬‭ with kids in sports. But what if you could sneak in some exercise while cheering…

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Bariatric-Friendly Coffee Order‬

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Do you miss your favorite coffee order from before your bariatric surgery? It can be tricky to‬ figure out what the best coffee choice is for your new lifestyle. Use this guide to help you…

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