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...
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 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
If losing weight through diet and exercise have not helped you lose weight long term, then you may have considered weight loss surgery. Also known as bariatric surgery, weight loss surgery treats obesity and indirectly, the conditions that go along with it. This...
Jul 8, 2019 | Uncategorized, Weight Loss Surgery
If you are morbidly obese, your healthcare provider may recommend bariatric surgery. One procedure option for those who are morbidly obese is biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS). It’s a complex procedure that helps you lose weight by reducing your...
Jun 27, 2019 | Bariatrics, Weight Loss Surgery
Bariatric surgery is not just another surgical procedure. You have to make the necessary changes to achieve long-term weight loss success. At Foothills Weight Loss in Knoxville, we know that change is not easy, especially if it means breaking the habits you have for...
