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How Will You Benefit from Bariatric Surgery
Losing weight is one of the most common goals set at the beginning of each year. While increasing physical activity and changing eating habits have helped people to lose weight, there are those who still struggle to do so. If this is how you describe your weight loss...
Healthy Halloween Tips
If you’re trying to lose weight, Halloween may seem like the spookiest time of the year. You don’t have to ditch your Halloween plans just to stay on track. The team at Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville wants you to know about some sneaky trips that can help...
Weight Loss Surgery Gives You More Energy!
Bariatric or weight loss surgery is not your typical procedure. You can't just sit back after surgery, go back to your old ways, and expect to lose weight. The lifestyle changes required after surgery is a lifelong commitment. But if you put in the work, the weight...
Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery
Obesity can have an impact on one’s reproductive health. There’s a higher incidence of menstrual dysfunction and anovulation among obese and overweight women, affecting their ability to conceive. Plus, women with a higher BMI are at higher risk of having complications...
Food Journaling and Staying Hydrated
If you’re trying to lose weight, you may have been advised to keep a food journal and stay hydrated. But do these two things really work? Keeping a Food Journal A food journal or a food diary is simply a daily log of what you eat and drink. Several studies show that...
Bariatric Surgery Cures Your Diabetes!
Bariatric surgery has been known to be one of the most effective ways for obese patients to lose weight. However, research also shows that weight loss surgery can also help improve obesity-related problems such as diabetes. Weight Loss Surgery and Diabetes In a study...
We are Offering Support Groups In-Person and on Zoom
Success after bariatric surgery depends on so many factors. Among the vital ones are commitment to lifestyle changes and a strong support system. Studies have shown that bariatric surgery support groups play an important role in the success of a patient’s short and...
We are Back with Our In-Person Seminar
At Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville, TN, we require all of our patients to attend or view our FREE info. series. This will be your very first step to achieving better health and improving your quality of life. Why attend our information seminar? Bariatric...
Our Website is Easy to Navigate
At Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville, we strive to make each patient’s experience pleasant. As part of that mission, we are happy to inform you that we have made changes to our website, making it easier to navigate. What can you expect from our new...
Exercising Before Bariatric Surgery
With lockdown restrictions starting to ease up and with the weather starting to warm up, now is a great opportunity to head outside and exercise. Exercising Before Bariatric Surgery Studies show that starting an exercise program before your bariatric surgery can have...