What is Gastric Sleeve?

What is Gastric Sleeve? The sleeve gastrectomy is one of the procedures most commonly performed by Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Mark Colquitt of Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville. We want to help those considering weight loss surgery understand what a gastric...

Staying Hydrated After Weight Loss Surgery

Staying Hydrated After Weight Loss Surgery Staying hydrated is very important after a weight loss surgery. In fact, it is an essential component to the healing process. It helps eliminate waste products more efficiently from the body and it also increases the...

Get Support After Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is just a tool to help you get started with your weight loss journey. To be successful, you need to follow it up with lifestyle changes like exercise and a healthy diet. This does not come easy for many bariatric surgery patients, but with the help...

Is Weight Loss Surgery Covered by Insurance?

Is Weight Loss Surgery Covered by Insurance? Most insurance providers cover weight loss surgeries. As part of our process at Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville, TN, you will meet with our financial counselor to discuss potential insurance benefits and...

Free Online Weight Loss Seminar

Free Online Weight Loss Seminar At Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville, TN, we require all of our new patients to view and complete our free online informational seminar as the first step in our bariatric program. Participating in an info session is required...