Can 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…
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Medications Like Wegovy or Zepbound?
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…
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 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…
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…
Read MoreBariatric 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…
Read MorePrediabetes
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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