Apr 6, 2017 | Bariatrics, Depression, Obesity, Success, Weight Loss Surgery
After bariatric surgery, sometimes the simplest things bring the greatest pleasure to those who have the procedure. “I can paint my toenails, girlfriend!” Tiara-Lady Wilson says with a laugh as she pulls her feet up into the chair to sit crosslegged. “And look what I...
Nov 23, 2016 | Bariatrics, Obesity, Success, Weight Loss Surgery
Q: Where are you from and where did you attend medical school? A: I am from Thibodaux, Louisiana, and I attended LSU Medical School in New Orleans. Q: What types of bariatric surgery do you offer to patients? A: At Fort Sanders Regional, we perform Sleeve Gastrectomy,...
Nov 23, 2016 | Bariatrics, Diabetes, Obesity, Success, Weight Loss Surgery
Fort Sanders Health & Lifestyles It’s not something you decide to do overnight. The decision to undergo weight loss surgery requires a lot of intentional consideration. “I changed my mind every other day,” says Jim Gilmore, 70. “It’s a whole lifestyle change, but...
Nov 15, 2016 | Bariatrics, Diet, Obesity, Success, Weight Loss Surgery
Holidays can be a tricky time for bariatric patients in any stage of the journey. Whether they’ve just started in the process or they’re a couple years out, the holidays tend to present a lot of opportunity for food temptations. Getting through the holiday may seem...
Oct 10, 2016 | Bariatrics, Diabetes, Obesity, Sleep Apnea, Weight Loss Surgery
As many of us know, obesity can lead to a wide range of health problems that go beyond diabetes, including some of which that may cause disability or even death. At Foothills Weight Loss Specialists in Knoxville, we are committed to educating our patients about the...
Aug 22, 2016 | Bariatrics, Diet, Exercise, Obesity, Success, Technology, Weight Loss Surgery
At Foothills Weight Loss Specialists in Knoxville, we strive to offer patients the best tools and resources to aid in their bariatric surgery journey. As part of that commitment to quality, we have transitioned to a new app to provide you with the support you need...