Red, White, and Blue Treats for Independence Day
The Fourth of July showcases the colors of the American flag, which is also conveniently the best time of year for most red, white, and blue fruits! It’s important to try to have a variety…
Read MoreSummer BBQ Tips After Weight Loss Surgery
It’s time for some summer fun! There are many reasons over the summer to celebrate and have fun with friends and family. Just to be able to get out and enjoy the warmer weather, have…
Read MoreTax Benefits of Self-Paying for Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss surgery has so many health benefits for our patients, but what you may not realize is that there are pronounced tax benefits for patients who self-pay for their bariatric surgery. At St. Louis…
Read MoreDifferences Between Wegovy and Mounjaro
Wegovy is a GLP-1 receptor agonists and a Brand name for the drug known as Semaglutide. It helps with weight loss by mirroring the function of GLP-1 (glucagon-like-peptide-1), a hormone that is naturally occurring in…
Read MoreNSAIDS after Bariatric Surgery
What are NSAIDs? Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, frequently referred to as NSAIDs are medications that are used to relieve pain. Examples of NSAIDs include Aspirin (Excedrin) Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Naproxen (Aleve) Meloxicam Celebrex Diclofenac Is it…
Read MoreCommon Post Operative Questions and Answers
My pain pump is leaking or not infusing, what should I do? The On-Q Pain pump is a small disposable pump filled with a local anesthetic medication to help relieve your pain after surgery. It…
Read MoreHypertension
What Is Hypertension? Hypertension means that your blood pressure is high. Having an elevated or high blood pressure places you at risk for heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease. What Is a Normal Blood Pressure?…
Read MoreGastric Sleeve Leaks
What You Should Know About Gastric Sleeve Leaks Leaks are a potential risk that exist in any surgery where the GI tract is manipulated. Although uncommon, a leak can be seen in a sleeve or…
Read MoreSimple High Protein Chicken and Tuna Salad Lunch Ideas
Cottage Cheese Tuna salad Ingredients 3 5 oz cans albacore tuna, drained well 1 cup cottage cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 2 celery stalk finely chopped 2 Tablespoons capers chopped 1/4 cup diced…
Read MoreEmotional Eating Awareness
A major cause of weight gain, weight regain, and overeating is emotional eating. Emotional eating can happen at any age and is an attempt to manage, suppress, or soothe your mood with food. Tips on…
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