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Risks of Compounding Semaglutide
Pharmacies or clinics that offer compounded medications do so by combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a medication tailored to an individual patient. The process of compounding a medication combines two or more drugs. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. You should be aware that compounded semaglutide may not contain the same active ingredients as […]
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 of different colored fruits in your diet. Each color contains different phytochemicals that have various health benefits and can reduce […]
Summer 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 grill outs, and go swimming. But then there’s also special occasions like graduation parties, and then of course the most […]
Tax 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 Bariatrics, we believe that it is important that you feel well-informed about every aspect of our weight loss treatment plan, […]
Differences 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 the body. In a brief summary GLP-1 agonists promote the release of insulin to help regulate blood sugar after meals, […]
NSAIDS 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 safe to take NSAIDs after surgery? NSAIDs are best avoided for the first 3-6 months post operatively for laparoscopic vertical […]
Common 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 works by continually infusing anesthetics near the surgical site through a catheter to provide targeted pain relief. If the pump […]
Hypertension
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? Normal – Top number is 119 or below and bottom number of 79 or below Elevated – Top number is […]
Gastric 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 gastric bypass surgery. What Is a Gastric Sleeve Leak? To perform a gastric sleeve, a tissue stapler is used to […]
Simple 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 dill pickles Juice from 1/2 lemon about 1 TB 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried dill […]
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