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At St. Louis Bariatrics, we have the honor of seeing firsthand the many ways that our patients’ lives are improved after bariatric surgery.  Beyond health benefits, such as improvement of diabetes, weight loss surgery may…

Dr. Snow and the team at St. Louis Bariatrics help patients meet their weight loss goals. We are proud of everyone who takes the first step toward better health and we are honored when our…

When considering the cost of weight loss surgery, begin by comparing costs of struggling with obesity with the cost of bariatric surgery. The direct costs of obesity include the price of health care and medication…

Obesity and Comorbidities Comorbidity is a disease or condition which occurs at the same time as another disease. Obesity is a risk factor for the development of life-threatening and costly comorbid conditions. These comorbid illnesses…

If you are questioning if you can afford weight loss surgery, it’s important to compare the direct and indirect costs of obesity with the cost of bariatric surgery. Direct costs include the price of health…

The Connection Between Obesity and Infertility Starting a family can be an exciting and joyous time, but for couples facing infertility it can be a heartbreaking and expensive experience. Obesity has been found to affect…

The Cost of Obesity Weight loss surgery has been shown to improve or cure type 2 diabetes. People suffering with obesity and Type 2 diabetes may consider weight loss surgery, but have concerns about the…