‘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...
View ArticleBariatric 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...
View ArticleCause 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleLaparoscopic 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...
View ArticleAmerican 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...
View ArticleLooking 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...
View ArticleFoothills 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...
View ArticleWeight 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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