Jan 15, 2021 | Bariatrics, Uncategorized
News From Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Despite regular physical activity, Josh Ellis has struggled his whole life to find and maintain a healthy body weight. Ellis lives in South Knoxville with his wife and two daughters, and in addition to his full-time job,...
Dec 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
From Fort Sanders Regional Health & Lifestyles Three years ago, Whitney Copeland was at her heaviest weight: 318 pounds. Working as a medical assistant for a general and vascular surgeon, she is on her feet most of the day. She recalls experiencing difficulty...
Oct 2, 2019 | Bariatrics, Diabetes, Diet, Exercise, Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery
The team at Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville knows that bariatric surgery is not a quick-fix surgery. It helps you lose weight but it also calls for your commitment to lifestyle changes. Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Over a decade ago, the National...
Aug 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Like many people, you may have looked forward to this season to arrive. The warming of the weather makes it the perfect time for picnics, barbecue parties, and more. The team at Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville knows that taking part in these fun-filled...
Jul 24, 2019 | Bariatrics
Fort Sanders Health & Lifestyles John Dougherty was the big man in town. “There could be guys over 6 feet tall in the room, but I was always ‘the big guy’ because I weighed 625 pounds and was 5-foot-9. I wasn’t overweight – I was ‘under tall,” he said jokingly....