Aug 16, 2017 | Bariatrics, Diet, Exercise, Obesity, Success, Weight Loss Surgery
Thanks to gastric bypass surgery, Danny Hottle of Rogersville is 304 pounds lighter today than a year ago. He can now bathe himself, drive more comfortably, ride rollercoasters, sleep better and run a 5K race. But Hottle’s surgery had an extra ingredient for success:...
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...
Dec 20, 2016 | Bariatrics, Success, Weight Loss Surgery
When you’re committing to any type of major surgery, it’s important to know you are in the most qualified, skilled hands. At Foothills Weight Loss Specialists, our surgeons, Dr. Mark Colquitt and Dr. Jonathan Ray, are dedicated to the safety, comfort and success of...
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...
