Healthier Cocktails and Mocktails Without Sacrificing Flavor
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…
Read MoreFalling Off Track Does Not Mean Starting Over
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.…
Read MoreGLP-1 Pills vs Injections: Do They Work as Well?
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…
Read MoreCan you take GLP-1 medications after bariatric surgery?
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…
Read MoreWhich Weight Loss Medication Is Right for Me?
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…
Read MoreNot Losing Weight on Semaglutide? Here’s Why
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.…
Read MoreSemaglutide Side Effects: What’s Normal and What’s Not?
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…
Read MoreWhy Am I Gaining Weight After Stopping GLP-1 Medication?
If you've recently stopped taking a weight loss medication like semaglutide (Wegovy®) or tirzepatide (Zepbound®) and noticed the scale creeping back up, you're not alone. You're also not doing anything wrong. One of the most…
Read MoreLow 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…
Read MoreFood Noise: Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Food (And What to Do About It)
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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