Can Weight Loss Surgery Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?
Many people living with Type 2 diabetes wonder if there's a way to do more than simply manage their condition. While medications, diet, and exercise play an important role, weight loss surgery has helped thousands…
Read MoreHealthy Thanksgiving Recipes and Tips to Stay on Track This Holiday Season
Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy family, friends, and favorite holiday traditions. But if you're working toward your weight loss goals, navigating holiday meals and staying consistent with healthy habits can sometimes feel challenging. The…
Read MoreGastric Sleeve vs. Gastric Bypass: How to Choose What’s Right for You
If you've been researching weight loss surgery, you've probably asked yourself: "Should I choose gastric sleeve or gastric bypass?" It's one of the most common questions patients ask during their consultation at St. Louis Bariatrics.…
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 MoreExercise for the Post-Op Patient
Written by a Bariatric Dietitian Benefits of Exercise After Bariatric Surgery Exercise offers numerous benefits, including weight loss, weight maintenance, muscle growth, bone strength, and improved mood. After bariatric surgery, the main goal is to…
Read MoreWeight Loss Medications vs Surgical Options
Average weight loss with the Gastric sleeve is 65% of someone’s EXCESS body weight at 2 years. Average weight loss with anti-Obesity medication is anywhere from 5-15% of someone’s TOTAL body weight at 1 year.…
Read MoreTax 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…
Read MoreGastric 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…
Read MoreNew Guidelines for Weight Loss Surgery
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…
Read MoreCaffeine and Bariatric Surgery
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…
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