Looking to Lose Weight? There’s an App for That.
April 29, 2011, by Mark A. Colquitt, MD, FACS, FASMBS
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 purportedly do a very good job at helping people lose weight, so I decided to do a little research. In only a few minutes, I found apps that will provide yoga instruction, help you count calories, allow you to keep a food diary, prepare your own personal workout plan, calculate your heart rate, and much more. These apps can be helpful tools for keeping bariatric surgery patients motivated and focused on their success. (more…)
Posted in Bariatrics, Diet, Exercise, Success, Technology | Comments (0)American Heart Association Recognizes Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
April 15, 2011, by Mark A. Colquitt, MD, FACS, FASMBSEvery 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 also recognize the benefits of this potentially life-saving surgery. (more…)
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Since 2002, more than 1,000 patients have lost a total of over 100,000 pounds – over 50 tons – as a result of weight loss surgery by our surgeons, Dr. Mark Colquitt and Dr. Jonathan Ray. Both surgeons are board certified by the American Board of Surgery and are fellows of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Foothills Weight Loss Specialists offers a range of surgical weight loss options, including gastric bypass, Realize adjustable gastric band and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
