May 31, 2020 | Uncategorized, Weight Loss Surgery
Untreated sleep apnea, especially if you’re obese, can exacerbate or cause more health issues. It can lead to cardiovascular problems, memory problems, impotence, and more weight gain. Although one’s weight isn’t the only reason why one develops obstructive sleep...
Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you’re morbidly obese and struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone, you may qualify for bariatric surgery. There are different types of bariatric procedures. One of which is a gastric sleeve. What is a gastric sleeve? Also known as vertical...
Mar 3, 2020 | Weight Loss Surgery
Is bariatric surgery covered by insurance? This is one of the most common questions we get from patients who are considering bariatric surgery. Most insurance providers cover weight-loss surgeries. In our facility, as part of our process, our patients meet with our...
Dec 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Bariatric or weight loss surgery is a great tool for losing weight. This can benefit you if you’re obese and have not found any success with any of the conventional weight loss methods. However, this procedure does not work like magic. You can’t just walk away after...
Oct 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Halloween is a great time to dress up in cool costumes and go around the neighborhood trick-or-treating. However, the team at Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville know this day can be a challenge for those who are trying to lose weight. Halloween is fun but the...
