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How Obesity Impacts Your Overall Health

Oct 10, 2016 | Bariatrics, Diabetes, Obesity, Sleep Apnea, Weight Loss Surgery

As many of us know, obesity can lead to a wide range of health problems that go beyond diabetes, including some of which that may cause disability or even death. At Foothills Weight Loss Specialists in Knoxville, we are committed to educating our patients about the...

The Heart of the Matter: How Bariatric Surgery Can Improve Your Health

Jun 25, 2015 | Bariatrics, Diabetes, Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery

Every day at Foothills Weight Loss Specialists surgeons Dr. Mark Colquitt and Dr. Jonathan Ray see the dramatic health benefits bariatric surgery can bring to formerly morbidly obese. It’s gratifying to see that leading medical associations also recognize the benefits...

American Heart Association Recognizes Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

Apr 15, 2011 | Bariatrics, Diabetes, Obesity, Success, Weight Loss Surgery

Every day at Foothills Weight Loss Specialists we see the dramatic health benefits bariatric surgery can bring to the formerly morbidly obese. It’s gratifying to see that leading medical associations also recognize the benefits of this potentially life-saving surgery....

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