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 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
About 8.9 percent of the population has diabetes, about 25 percent of which suffer from severe obesity. Diabetes and Obesity It is still unknown why some people develop insulin resistance but obesity and lack of physical activity can make it worse. Being obese plays...
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...
Jan 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
The new year signifies a fresh start! For some of us, it means starting a healthier lifestyle like eating more whole foods or getting regular physical activities. Setting goals that would improve your health is great! However, not everyone keeps up with these...
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...