Understanding the Difference between Obesity and Morbid Obesity
May 27, 2010, by Dr. Mark A. Colquitt
Obesity, having too much body fat, is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 30. BMI is a measure of your weight relative to your height. To calculate your BMI online, click here. (more…)
Better Sleep through Bariatric Surgery
February 23, 2010, by Dr. Mark A. Colquitt
It has been said that you can address five diseases with one operation. No procedure other than weight loss surgery has the power to do that. Following surgery, the improvement rates for adult-onset diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypercholesterolemia are remarkable. In many cases, these issues go fully into remission once the weight issue is addressed. (more…)
Can Bariatric Surgery Alleviate Diabetes?
February 15, 2010, by Dr. Mark A. Colquitt
Can bariatric surgery alleviate diabetes? For those who lose weight and maintain weight loss, the answer is “yes.” (more…)
Childhood Obesity: A Growing Problem
January 18, 2010, by Dr. Mark A. Colquitt
Are those extra pounds little Johnny is carrying just a little baby fat, or are they indicative of a more serious problem? The startling truth is that in America nearly one child in five is obese or overweight. (more…)
Extra Pounds Can Mean Extra Dollars Out of Your Pocket
January 12, 2010, by Dr. Mark A. Colquitt
In today’s economy, most people are keeping a close eye on the bottom line and trying to save money by any means possible.
As national retailers and restaurants will attest, people aren’t going shopping and eating out as often as they did before the economic crisis hit. Eating out less could lead to more savings than many people realize. By making fewer trips to fast food restaurants – and other dining establishments where there is a temptation to overindulge – overweight people can shed unwanted pounds, improve their health and reduce medical expenses. (more…)
Posted in Bariatrics, Diabetes, Diet | Comments (0)Weight Loss Surgery: Much More than Aesthetics
January 6, 2010, by Dr. Mark A. Colquitt
Americans are fixated on losing weight. So much so, the process has spawned a successful network television show, and advertisements featuring “before” and “after” photos of people who have successfully lost large amounts of weight are sure attention-getters. (more…)
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Since 2002, more than 1,000 patients have lost a total of over 75,000 pounds —over 37 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 members 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, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and the ROSE procedure.
