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If you've been comparing weight loss injections, you've likely run into three names: semaglutide, tirzepatide, and now retatrutide. All three belong to the same family of medications that mimic gut hormones to control appetite and…

If you've been researching medical weight loss, you've probably heard patients and friends talk about "the shot" — a once-weekly injection that's changed the way doctors treat obesity. But "the weight loss shot" isn't one…

One of the first questions patients ask when considering weight loss medications is simple: “Will my insurance cover this?” For medications like Wegovy and Zepbound, the answer is often: it depends. At St. Louis Bariatrics,…

Quick Summary This guide compares GLP-1 medications, medical weight loss, and bariatric surgery so you can make an informed decision. Here is what you will find inside. Obesity is a chronic disease influenced by genetics,…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…