Nov 10, 2025 | Bariatric Seminar, Bariatrics, Diabetes, Obesity
Understanding the Link Between Obesity and Diabetes — and How Bariatric Surgery Can Help November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on one of the most common and serious health challenges facing Americans today. More than 38 million people in the...
Aug 14, 2025 | Fertility, Obesity
How Weight Loss Surgery Can Support Fertility and New Beginnings For women struggling with obesity, the journey to starting or expanding a family can come with unique health challenges—especially when it comes to fertility. At Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in...
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...
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...
Oct 2, 2019 | Bariatrics, Diabetes, Diet, Exercise, Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery
The team at Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville knows that bariatric surgery is not a quick-fix surgery. It helps you lose weight but it also calls for your commitment to lifestyle changes. Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Over a decade ago, the National...
Jan 31, 2019 | Bariatrics, Diet, Exercise, Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery
According to the CDC, over 600,000 people in the U.S. die from heart disease. That’s about 1 in 4 deaths. Obesity is one of the major risk factors of developing a heart problem. When you are obese, you are more likely to suffer from hypertension and high blood...
