Jan 17, 2019 | Bariatrics, Obesity, Success, Weight Loss Surgery
News From Fort Sanders Regional Medical It takes extra effort to go to the movies when you’re a 336-pound woman. Just ask Kerrie Merz. Merz dealt with knee pain every step of the way from her car to the door of the theater. Then there was the challenge of fitting...
Jun 29, 2018 | Bariatrics, Success, Weight Loss Surgery
It was disappointing. Christine Sabb of Maryville applied for a position as a massage therapist but didn’t get the job. She was told it was because she hadn’t had her license long enough. It seemed like a reasonable explanation. But when the job went to a classmate...
Apr 12, 2018 | Bariatrics
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...
Mar 28, 2018 | Bariatrics, Community, Weight Loss Surgery
An informed choice begins with learning. That’s why, at Foothills Weight Loss Specialists in Knoxville, we provide a free informational seminar to all prospective bariatric patients. We believe that providing our patients with the right information is one of the first...
Feb 26, 2018 | Diet, Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric surgery may be a solution if you are obese and have been unsuccessful in losing weight through conventional methods. It has been shown to be an effective solution to shedding excess pounds, but it is important to note that consistency in your diet plays a...
