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Can Losing Weight Improve High Blood Pressure?

May 19, 2026 | Bariatrics, High Blood Pressure, Weight Loss Surgery

Can Losing Weight Improve High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure and obesity are two of the most common, and closely connected, health concerns affecting adults today. At Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville, TN, we believe understanding how they influence...

GLP-1 Medications vs. Weight Loss Surgery: What a New “Real-World” Study Means for Patients

Mar 9, 2026 | Bariatrics, Non-Surgical Weight Loss, Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery

GLP-1 Medications vs. Weight Loss Surgery: What a New “Real-World” Study Means for Patients GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide have helped many people jumpstart weight loss and improve health. With all the attention around these medications, it’s...

What You Deserve to Know About Weight Loss Surgery in 2026

Feb 12, 2026 | Bariatrics, Non-Surgical Weight Loss, Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery

What You Deserve to Know About Weight Loss Surgery in 2026 With new medications making headlines, the most e!ective treatment for severe obesity is being overlooked. Here are the facts your doctor may not have shared with you. By Mark A. Colquitt, MD, FACS, FASMBS ·...

Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day: How Bariatric Surgery Can Be the Ultimate Act of Self-Care

Feb 9, 2026 | Bariatric Seminar, Bariatrics, Weight Loss Surgery

Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day: How Bariatric Surgery Can Be the Ultimate Act of Self-Care Valentine’s Day is full of reminders to show love: cards, flowers, and sweet gestures. But the relationship that shapes every part of your life is the one you have with...

New Year, New You in 2026: Transform Your Health with Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons

Jan 8, 2026 | Bariatric Seminar, Bariatrics, Diet, Exercise, Non-Surgical Weight Loss, Weight Loss Surgery

New Year, New You in 2026: Transform Your Health with Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons A new year brings new opportunities, and for many, the motivation to finally take control of their health. If you’ve struggled with obesity or long-term weight management, Foothills...

Holiday Eating Tips for Bariatric Patients (and How to Avoid Dumping Syndrome)

Dec 10, 2025 | Bariatrics, Diet, Weight Loss Surgery

Holiday Eating Tips for Bariatric Patients (and How to Avoid Dumping Syndrome) The holidays are full of family, fun, and…food everywhere. If you’ve had bariatric surgery, you can enjoy the season, but you’ll need a plan to protect your health, your weight loss...
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