Washington University Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery Program

What dietary restrictions will I have after weight loss surgery, and how soon will I be able to return to my normal activities after my procedure?

Our team weighs in on these frequently asked questions about bariatric surgery here: https://surgery.wustl.edu/life-after-bariatric-surgery-activities-diet/

Join us for our next free bariatric surgery support group! Our next session will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Your success after surgery relies on you. Following guidelines for diet, exercise, and lifestyle are important and can be challenging at times. We’re here to support you as you navigate the necessary changes to ensure your long-term success.

Patients who regularly attend support groups after surgery are more successful than those who don’t. We welcome all patients who have previously had weight loss surgery regardless of where they had their original surgery. Our free meetings are a great way to learn, meet and share information with other patients.

Attend the support group by clicking this Zoom link and entering the meeting detail below: https://wustl-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97733951134?pwd=MmY5ZzJpTDN3elJlTGxDZHd6WHl6QT09

Meeting ID: 977 3395 1134
Passcode: 074128

Don't miss our upcoming Bariatric Surgery Information Session this Monday, May 20!

Surgeon J. Chris Eagon, MD, will guide guests through the numerous options for weight loss provided by our team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.

During the free, virtual information session, you will learn about several treatment options for weight loss. Time will be allotted for questions and insurance coverage will be discussed.

Register for the seminar here: https://classes-events.bjc.org/wlp2/barnesjewishwestcounty/classes/info/K0P000ZI/Bariatric-Surgery-Information-Session

Don’t miss tonight’s Bariatric Surgery Support Group! The session, led by registered dietician Elizabeth Plummer, will showcase how to navigate the changes in eating habits that may in the summertime.

Our free meetings are a great way to learn, meet, and share information with other patients.

Click the link and use these details to join the meeting:
https://wustl-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97733951134?pwd=MmY5ZzJpTDN3elJlTGxDZHd6WHl6QT09

For many people struggling with excess weight and obesity, weight loss treatment offers renewed hope for long-term success. Our weight loss team provides both nonsurgical and surgical options so you can achieve your permanent weight loss goals and live a healthy, active life.

Learn more about our team's efforts at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital: https://www.barnesjewishwestcounty.org/Medical-Services/Bariatrics

As summer rapidly approaches, you may be invited to barbecues and other social gatherings based around food.

Join us for our next virtual bariatric surgery support group TONIGHT featuring registered dietician Elizabeth Plummer, RD, who will help post-bariatric surgery patients navigate summer eating.

Our free meetings are a great way to learn, meet and share information with other patients. Learn more about our meetings here: https://weightlosssurgery.wustl.edu/support/support-groups/

Interested in bariatric surgery or non-surgical weight management? Our team is just a phone away! Call us at 314-454-7224 and visit our website for more information about our weight loss services.

Good nutrition is one of the main keys to living a healthy life. Our team is dedicated to helping our patients who are exploring weight loss surgery and non-surgical weight management options build healthier relationships with food.

Learn more about our team's goals: https://weightlosssurgery.wustl.edu/

Angela Britt, our supervisor of patient service operations, was on hand at the Take Care Health Fair this afternoon to share information about our team’s weight loss services with fair attendees. Thanks for spreading the word, Angie!

We have lined up an awesome cohort of group leaders for this year's Bariatric Surgery Support Group series! On March 11, we will be joined by physical therapist Susan Peck for a conversation about establishing an exercise regimen after bariatric surgery.

Susan is a member of the Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (STAR) team at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. Before our patients undergo bariatric surgery, they meet with a member of the STAR physical therapy team and are encouraged to return to PT after their procedures to help them reach their goals.

Join us for the virtual meeting at 5:30 p.m. on March 11 by clicking here: https://wustl-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97733951134?pwd=MmY5ZzJpTDN3elJlTGxDZHd6WHl6QT09 and view our full list of support groups for 2024 here: https://weightlosssurgery.wustl.edu/support/support-groups/

Adhering to a well-balanced diet can help you reach your weight loss goals, but it will also help increase your cardiovascular health and reduce your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. This American Heart Month, see what the American Heart Association considers a heart healthy diet. ❤️

When Dr. Chris Eagon isn't in the operating room, helping patients receive live-changing bariatric surgeries, he is conducting research with colleagues from across the country.

In a new publication recently accepted to the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, Dr. Eagon joined researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and University of Louisville School of Medicine to study the risk and predictive factors for post-bariatric surgery reflux symptoms.

Read the abstract here: https://journals.lww.com/jcge/abstract/2024/01000/reflux_symptoms_increase_following_sleeve.4.aspx

Part of finding balance in your diet means allowing yourself to indulge in healthier treats! Treat yourself to a delicious chocolate-covered strawberry protein smoothie this Valentine's Day using this recipe.

📅 Mark your calendars! Next Monday, our very own Jayme Sparkman, ANP-BC, will be leading our support group. Visit our website for the meeting link and pass code details! https://weightlosssurgery.wustl.edu/support/support-groups/

The Washington University Weight Loss & Metabolism Center would like to congratulate our director, J. Chris Eagon, MD, for being named a 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctor! https://bit.ly/4b252F3

We are so proud of you, Dr. Eagon! 🎉

Chris Eagon, MD, will be hosting the virtual Bariatric Surgery Information Session tonight at 5:30 p.m.!

Register before it's too late: https://classes-events.bjc.org/wlp2/barnesjewishwestcounty/classes/info/K0P000ZE/Bariatric-Surgery-Information-Session

Our first bariatric surgery support group of 2024 is tonight! Join us as we chat with Brittany Metzger, RD, on getting back on track in the new year.

Visit our website for the new Zoom link, pass codes, and full schedule of support groups in 2024: https://weightlosssurgery.wustl.edu/support/support-groups/

We're proud to present the first half of 2024's bariatric surgery seminars!

Join bariatric surgeon J. Chris Eagon, MD, as he breaks down all of the available weight loss treatment options. Time will be allotted for questions and insurance coverage will be discussed. These free, virtual information sessions are available for anyone who may be interested in weight loss surgery, but adolescent patients under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Want to register for an upcoming session? Click here: https://www.barnesjewishwestcounty.org/Medical-Services/Bariatrics/Bariatric-Surgery-Information-Sessions

Discover the latest breakthrough in obesity treatment. The FDA just approved tirzepatide (marketed as Zepbound) for adults with obesity.

The prescription is approved for adults with obesity (body mass index over 30) or adults who are overweight (BMI of 27) with at least one weight-related condition (high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol) for use in addition to a reduced calorie diet with increased physical activity. The prescription has already been available under the trade name Mounjaro to be used with diet and exercise to help improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Our team at Washington University School of Medicine works with patients interested in kicking off their weight loss with the help of injectable medications. Give our team a call at 314-454-7224 to learn more about how to get started on your weight loss journey! ☎️

Don't miss the last Bariatric Surgery Support Group session of 2023! Gale Crofton, MA, RDN, LDN, CDCES, will guide attendees through surviving the holidays after bariatric surgery.

https://wustl-hipaa.zoom.us/j/92649394340?pwd=SmtwUnA3endnTUNXNENMQS9vaG5GUT09

Meeting ID: 926 4939 4340
Passcode: 233539

Please note that after this meeting, there will be a new meeting link for 2024's virtual support groups.

Are you interested in bariatric surgery and want to learn more about the life-changing procedures? Join us for a free, virtual information session!

These sessions are sponsored by Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and available for anyone over the age of 18 who may be interested in weight loss surgery. (Note: Those under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present during the information session).

Register for one of our upcoming sessions on December 4 and December 18: https://www.barnesjewishwestcounty.org/Medical-Services/Bariatrics/Bariatric-Surgery-Information-Sessions

Getting through the holidays is tough after you've undergone bariatric surgery, but you are not alone! Gale Crofton, MA, RDN, LDN, CDCES, will guide attendees through steps on getting through the holidays on December 11.

Our free meetings are a great way to learn, meet, and share information with other patients. Use the details below to join us:

https://wustl-hipaa.zoom.us/j/92649394340?pwd=SmtwUnA3endnTUNXNENMQS9vaG5GUT09

Meeting ID: 926 4939 4340
Passcode: 233539

While you have to make some adjustments to your holiday meals following bariatric surgery, many of your Thanksgiving traditions don't need to change!

Follow some of these tips to ensure that you stay on track for your weight loss goals after surgery while enjoying the holiday with your friends and family.

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According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, someone in the world dies from complications associated with diabetes every 10 seconds. Many people who suffer from type 2 diabetes may be able to improve their blood sugar levels and reduce or eliminate the need for their diabetes medicine after undergoing bariatric surgery.

This Diabetes Awareness Month, learn more about how it affects people in the United States and visit our website to learn how you might be able to say bye to your type 2 diabetes once and for all: https://weightlosssurgery.wustl.edu/

Don't miss this month's upcoming Bariatric Surgery Support Group! Our next meeting will take place on November 13, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. virtually over Zoom.

Our team is devoted to your success after bariatric surgery. Success after surgery weighs heavily on you. Following guidelines for diet, exercise, and lifestyle are important and can be challenging at times. We’re here to support you as you navigate the necessary changes to ensure your long-term success.

Visit the link below and use these details to join the meeting: https://wustl-hipaa.zoom.us/j/92649394340?pwd=SmtwUnA3endnTUNXNENMQS9vaG5GUT09

Meeting ID: 926 4939 4340
Passcode: 233539

Did you know that bariatric surgery is often an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes?

This type of diabetes affects the way the body processes blood sugar or glucose. Weight loss procedures, such as duodenal switch, gastric bypass, or sleeve gastrectomy, treat diabetes by controlling how much sugar is in the blood by reducing the size of a patient's stomach.

Are you ready to ditch the insulin and blood glucose monitors once and for all? Contact our team!