Apr 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Spring in Action – Staying Active After Bariatric Surgery As the days grow longer and nature awakens, spring in East Tennessee offers the perfect backdrop for those embarking on a new journey after bariatric surgery. At Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville, TN,...
Mar 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Time to Take Action: World Obesity Day 2024 March 4th, 2024, recently marked World Obesity Day, a day dedicated to addressing the global obesity epidemic. As healthcare professionals at Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville, TN, we are committed to raising...
Feb 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Love Your Body This Valentine’s Day: Start Your Weight Loss Journey Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity to show some love to yourself, particularly to your health. At Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville, TN, we see Valentine’s Day as an...
Jan 30, 2024 | Bariatrics, Obesity, Success, Uncategorized, Weight Loss Surgery
Wil Nelson is a loving husband, father and avid runner living in Blaine, Tennessee. A few years ago, Nelson found himself experiencing high blood pressure and severe, debilitating headaches. Weighing 300 pounds at the time, he sought weight-loss options at Covenant...
Jan 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Your 2024 Transformation: Why Choose Weight Loss Surgery Welcome to 2024, a year brimming with new beginnings and opportunities for transformation. At Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville, TN, we understand that the journey to achieving significant weight loss...
Dec 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
10 Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays The holiday season is often synonymous with indulgence, but for those who have undergone bariatric surgery or are considering it, maintaining a healthy diet is crucial. At Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville, TN,...
Nov 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Unseen Journey: Exploring the Emotional and Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery is a life-changing procedure for individuals struggling with severe obesity. While the physical transformation is readily apparent, what often goes unnoticed...
Oct 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Bariatric Surgery Doesn’t Have to Be Scary With Halloween right around the corner, it is the season for scares. One thing that shouldn’t scare you is bariatric surgery. Despite its proven efficacy and safety record, there’s still a lingering apprehension...
Sep 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Understanding Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Surgery If you’re exploring your options for weight loss surgery, you may have come across the term “laparoscopic gastric sleeve” or “sleeve gastrectomy”. This procedure is increasingly becoming a...
Sep 15, 2023 | Bariatrics, Success, Uncategorized
Fort Sanders Regional Health & Lifestyles Sometimes weight gain is like a hungry monster. Every time 70 year-old Patricia Fernez-Aten of Sevierville fought to lose weight, it seemed like the weight was fighting back. “I would gain weight, lose weight, all my life,...
