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Individuals who are physically active generally live longer and have less risk for chronic disease such as: heart disease, diabetes type 2, obesity, and some cancers. Physical activity recommendations for different age groups Physical Activity…

Written by Olivia Dupuy MA, RD, LD Getting enough protein with a vegetarian/vegan diet can be challenging for bariatric patients. If a patient follows that type of diet before surgery or decides to later, I…

Low impact cardio exercise is great for individuals who have joint pain. What is low impact cardio exercise exercise? Exercise that increases heart rate and allows for less stress/impact on joints. Not to be confused…

Ozempic and Wegovy are brand names for the medication known as Semaglutide. They are both GLP-1 receptor agonists which means they help with weight loss by mirroring the function of a naturally occurring hormone- GLP-1…

Colorectal cancer refers to cancer of the colon (large intestine) or rectum. It is one of the most commonly occurring cancers worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, colorectal cancer accounts for approximately 10% of…

Healthy Blood Pressure A blood pressure higher than 130/80 mmHg can cause serious health problems, including: Heart Disease Stroke Kidney Disease Dementia Pharmacology treatment should be initiated when blood pressure is 150/90 mmHG or higher…

What is the gallbladder? The gallbladder is a small oblong organ located in the right upper side of the abdomen, under the liver. It is connected to the liver and intestines through small tubes called…

The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) has updated guidelines for weight loss surgery. Those who may previously not have qualified for surgery, may now be eligible. Surgical Interventions offered at St. Louis…

Caffeine is a stimulant and a natural diuretic which can increase the risk for dehydration in a bariatric patient. Our dietitians recommend avoiding caffeine at least while on your clear liquid diet preoperatively and for…

Current FDA approved medications for weight loss: Phentermine (Adipex or Lomaira) Phentermine/Topiramate (Qsymia) Naltrexone HCL/Bupropion (Contrave) Liraglutide (Saxenda) Semaglutide (Wegovy) Tirzeparide (Mounjaro) Phentermine Phentermine (brand names: Adipex-P, Lomaira) is a medicine that reduces food intake…