Mar 9, 2026 | Bariatrics, Non-Surgical Weight Loss, Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery
GLP-1 Medications vs. Weight Loss Surgery: What a New “Real-World” Study Means for Patients GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide have helped many people jumpstart weight loss and improve health. With all the attention around these medications, it’s...
Feb 12, 2026 | Bariatrics, Non-Surgical Weight Loss, Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery
What You Deserve to Know About Weight Loss Surgery in 2026 With new medications making headlines, the most e!ective treatment for severe obesity is being overlooked. Here are the facts your doctor may not have shared with you. By Mark A. Colquitt, MD, FACS, FASMBS ·...
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...
