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Staying on Track: Summer Vacation Eating Tips for Bariatric Patients

Jun 16, 2025 | Bariatrics, Diet, Success, Weight Loss Surgery

Staying on Track: Summer Vacation Eating Tips for Bariatric Patients Summer is the perfect time to relax, recharge, and enjoy a well-deserved vacation. But if you’re a bariatric patient, vacation eating can bring unique challenges — from airport snacks and road trip...

How Bariatric Surgery Can Help Control High Blood Pressure — and Improve Overall Health

May 14, 2025 | Bariatrics, High Blood Pressure, Weight Loss Surgery

How Bariatric Surgery Can Help Control High Blood Pressure — and Improve Overall Health High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of Americans and is often called the “silent killer” because it can cause serious health problems...

Spring Into Action: Take the Next Step in Your Weight Loss Journey

Apr 15, 2025 | Bariatrics, Non-Surgical Weight Loss, Weight Loss Surgery

Spring Into Action: Take the Next Step in Your Weight Loss Journey As the days get longer and the weather warms up, spring brings a natural sense of renewal and motivation. It’s the perfect season to refocus on your health and take meaningful steps toward your weight...

Obesity Awareness: Focus on Long-Term Weight Loss Solutions

Mar 19, 2025 | Bariatrics, Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery

Obesity Awareness: Focus on Long-Term Weight Loss Solutions At Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville, TN, we understand that obesity is more than just a number on a scale—it’s a complex health issue that affects millions of Americans. This month, we want...

East TN Man Loses 145 Lbs. with Weight Loss Surgery

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...

Weight a Minute: Before You Take Meds to Lose Weight, Weigh Your Options

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,...
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