Foothills Offers Duodenal Switch

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...

Foothills New Online Seminar

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...

Dietary Consistency After Bariatric 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...

A Healthier Sweet Treat

Around Valentine’s Day, stores are filled with sweets, candies, and desserts. Because of this, it can be an especially tempting time to put your post weight loss surgery diet on the back burner. Foothills Weight Loss Specialists in Knoxville wants you to know that you...

Bariatric Support Groups

If you’ve made the decision to undergo bariatric surgery in the new year, you are likely aware of the lifestyle changes that come along with this decision. During these changes, a positive support system plays a large part in overcoming the challenges you may face....