From Fort Sanders Regional Health & Lifestyles Rex Veach, a quality representative/engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, decided a lifetime of yo-yo dieting was enough. So he chose quality over quantity, turning to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons to lose excess pounds and control his voracious appetite. “I’ve been in […]
Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery
Thursday, April 12th, 2018 | Bariatrics | No Comments
Weight loss attained through bariatric surgery can have a positive boost in your fertility. This is often a blessing for women wishing to have children. However, it can be a problem if you’re in the initial 18-months post-surgery. Why You Should Wait 18 Months Before Getting Pregnant Your body undergoes several changes after weight loss […]
Give Yourself the Gift of Good Health
Thursday, December 14th, 2017 | Bariatrics, Weight Loss Surgery | No Comments
The Holiday Season is a Time for Giving This year, give yourself one of the best gifts you can give to yourself – good health. If you’re struggling to lose weight through traditional means, bariatric surgery may be right for you. This is a recommended weight loss solution for those with a body mass index […]
Surviving Thanksgiving After Bariatric Surgery
Monday, November 20th, 2017 | Bariatrics, Weight Loss Surgery | No Comments
If you have just undergone bariatric or weight loss surgery, you may be anxious about surviving your first Thanksgiving after the procedure. After all, it’s the time of the year where hearty, large meals are served. Proper preparation is the key towards enjoying this holiday unscathed. Foothills Weight Loss Specialists in Knoxville share some tips […]
He Shed, She Shed: Knox Couple Take Bariatric Route to Healthier Life
Thursday, November 16th, 2017 | Bariatrics, Obesity, Success, Weight Loss Surgery | No Comments
News from Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center He said he wanted “a second chance at life.” She said she wanted a family. Together, Caleb and Danielle Neeley are on their way after surgeries by Jonathan Ray, MD, a bariatric surgeon at Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery and Foothills Weight Loss Specialists in Knoxville. Since […]