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Rogersville Man Goes from 500 Lbs to Running 5Ks

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:...

The Woman in the Mirror

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...

Why Being an MBSAQIP Accredited Center Matters

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...

Get to Know Bariatric Surgeon Jonathan Ray, MD

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,...

Blount Co. Man Gets the Most Out of Senior Years with Weight Loss Surgery

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...

Thanksgiving After Weight Loss Surgery

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...
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