We are honored to have a strong community of patients who have found weight loss success at St. Louis Bariatrics. While Dr. Jay Michael Snow and his team are proud of every single person who has trusted us to guide them on the path to a healthier lifestyle, we would like to highlight some of the couples, family members, and friends among us who have had bariatric surgery together.

Losing Weight Together

The support of a loved one can make a significant difference in a bariatric patient’s weight loss journey. Spouses and family members often gain weight together, due to shared meals and habits, so it makes sense that they may decide to lose weight together. While bariatric surgery is a powerful tool, weight loss success still depends on committing to lifestyle changes. There can be many advantages to having a spouse, sibling, parent, or friend by your side as you adapt to healthier habits. A recent study shows that when both people in a couple have bariatric surgery, they are each more likely to meet their weight loss goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle in the months and years after their weight loss procedure than if they had surgery alone.¹

5 Advantages of Having Bariatric Surgery With a Loved One

• Built-In Accountability When the urge strikes to eat unhealthy snacks or skip a workout, you have someone right there to remind you to stay on track.
• Divide and Conquer Preparation is key to weight loss success and healthy meal prep and grocery shopping are easier with someone to share in the tasks.
• Have More Fun Trying new activities or recipes can be easier with a buddy and you can ramp up your fitness with a little friendly competition.
• Stay Motivated Loved ones who don’t understand your weight loss goals may not know how to be encouraging. Having a partner in weight loss allows you to keep each other motivated.
• Deepen Bonds Losing weight and getting healthier can be challenging, but it is also profoundly rewarding. Having someone to celebrate achievements with on your bariatric journey can strengthen your relationship.

Our Before and After Weight Loss Stories

• Kevin and Gale
• Sherry and John
• Nicole and Joshua
• Brandelyn and Richard
• John and Norma
• Ruth and Jessica

Bariatric Surgery in St. Louis

At St. Louis Bariatrics, we are committed to providing personalized care to help people achieve their goals and live healthier, more active lives. We offer a full range of weight loss options for patients living in and traveling to St. Louis. Contact us today with any questions or to schedule a consultation appointment.

¹Obesity Surgery 2017 Aug;27(8):2207-2210. doi: 10.1007/s11695-017-2728-0.