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‘Look What I’ve Done to Myself!’

West Knoxville resident Barton Baskette used to look in the mirror begrudgingly and say, “Look what I’ve done to myself.” Following his gastric band surgery and ensuing 90-pound weight loss, he now...

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Bariatric Surgery Brings Economic Benefits

Prior posts have discussed the fact that, for those who lose weight and maintain that weight loss, bariatric surgery can alleviate diabetes. Our previous post looked specifically at the significant...

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Cause for Celebration

One of the highlights of the year for us at Foothills Weight Loss Specialists is the Annual Bariatric Fashion Show, where post-surgery patients show off their new physiques and share their success...

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The Steps to Surgery

This is the time of year when many people resolve to lose weight. If you’ve spent many years making – and failing to fulfill – that resolution, you may be considering bariatric surgery. You may also be...

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The Goals of Weight Loss Surgery

The vast majority of morbidly obese adults have struggled with weight most of their lives. The memories of childhood taunts are still fresh on their minds. As adults, they may face disapproval from...

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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Produces Results for Patients

Sara Trombley, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy patient Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, also known as the gastric sleeve, was first introduced in 2005, and we’ve been performing the procedure since...

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American Heart Association Recognizes Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

Every day at Foothills Weight Loss Specialists we see the dramatic health benefits bariatric surgery can bring to the formerly morbidly obese. It’s gratifying to see that leading medical associations...

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Looking to Lose Weight? There’s an App for That.

In today’s society, most people are interested in losing weight and most own smartphones. What do the two have in common? As I’ve recently learned, quite a bit. I’ve been hearing about apps that...

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Foothills Patients Enjoy New Lives after Bariatric Surgery

In this video four Foothills Weight Loss Specialists patients – Ron Martin, Melody Helms, Jill Mayfield and Barton Baskette — discuss their reasons for pursuing bariatric surgery and the new lives...

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Weight Loss Surgery is for Men, Too

In our society, women tend to worry more about weight than their male counterparts. As demonstrated by the success of our patient Milton Cooper, weight management is equally important for men. And, as...

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