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...
Jan 17, 2019 | Bariatrics, Obesity, Success, Weight Loss Surgery
News From Fort Sanders Regional Medical It takes extra effort to go to the movies when you’re a 336-pound woman. Just ask Kerrie Merz. Merz dealt with knee pain every step of the way from her car to the door of the theater. Then there was the challenge of fitting...
Jan 9, 2019 | Bariatrics, Diabetes, Diet, Exercise, Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric surgery is only a tool for achieving weight loss. Long-term success still depends on your commitment and consistency on the lifestyle changes required after the procedure. When it comes to lifestyle changes, nutrition is one key area that you need to look...
Aug 15, 2018 | Diabetes, Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery
Over 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes. That’s according to a report released by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition that occurs when the blood glucose or sugar is too high. It...
