Sep 7, 2010 | Bariatrics, Community, Depression, Diabetes, Exercise, Obesity, Sleep Apnea, Weight Loss Surgery
As part of our commitment to the wellness of our patients and other community members, we’re proud to be a sponsor alongside the Blount Memorial Weight Management Center of Moving Together: One Step Closer. The event is a one-mile walk to raise awareness about the...
Aug 9, 2010 | Bariatrics, Diet, Exercise, Obesity, Sleep Apnea, Success, Uncategorized, Weight Loss Surgery
As the Sequoyah High School football coach, patient Bill Satterfield has seen a lot of wins and losses in his career. When it comes to weight loss, his post-surgery success definitely puts him in the “win” column. Satterfield, 58, says that he has struggled with his...
May 27, 2010 | Diabetes, Obesity, Sleep Apnea
Obesity, having too much body fat, is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 30. BMI is a measure of your weight relative to your height. To calculate your BMI online, click here. Morbid obesity, which is also termed “clinically severe obesity,” is...
Feb 23, 2010 | Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, Success, Weight Loss Surgery
It has been said that you can address five diseases with one operation. No procedure other than weight loss surgery has the power to do that. Following surgery, the improvement rates for adult-onset diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease...
