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If you are morbidly obese, your healthcare provider may recommend bariatric surgery. One procedure option for those who are morbidly obese is biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS). It’s a complex procedure that helps you lose weight by reducing your ability to absorb calories, vitamins, and minerals. Like other weight loss surgeries, BPD/DS is only for […]
Read More »Bariatric surgery is not just another surgical procedure. You have to make the necessary changes to achieve long-term weight loss success. At Foothills Weight Loss in Knoxville, we know that change is not easy, especially if it means breaking the habits you have for years. This is why support groups are vital after a weight […]
Read More »Deciding to undergo bariatric surgery to change your life and most importantly, improve your health, is a major undertaking. This is why at Foothills Weight Loss Surgeon in Knoxville, we require our prospective qualified patients to take part in a bariatric seminar BEFORE committing to weight loss surgery. This free informational seminar is your very […]
Read More »Gastric bypass is one of the most popular forms of weight loss surgery. In this procedure, your surgeon makes changes to your stomach and small intestine, affecting the way they absorb and digest food. Gastric bypass leads to weight loss as it: restricts the amount of food your stomach can hold limits the calories and […]
Read More »Bariatric surgery is a great tool for achieving weight loss. At Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville, we ensure that our patients meet the general criteria to be considered for bariatric screening evaluations. These criteria are based on the standards set by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. These include: a BMI of […]
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*Results May Vary: Causes of obese vary from person to person. Whether genetic or environmental, it should be noted that food intake, metabolism rate and levels of exercise and physical exertion vary from person to person. This means weight loss results will also vary from person to person. No individual result should be seen as typical.
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