Success, One Step at a Time
August 24, 2010, by Dr. Mark A. Colquitt
At Foothills Weight Loss Specialists, we advise all of our patients that incorporating regular exercise into their routines is a critical component of weight loss success. Our patient Kim Chambers, who had a gastric banding procedure in August 2009, took our advice and “ran” with it. (more…)
Preparing for Bariatric Surgery
August 16, 2010, by Dr. Mark A. Colquitt
You’ve weighed your options and decided that weight loss surgery is best for you. So, what now? (more…)
Coach Sheds 130 Pounds through Gastric Banding
August 9, 2010, by Dr. Mark A. Colquitt
As the Sequoyah High School football coach, patient Bill Satterfield has seen a lot of wins and losses in his career. When it comes to weight loss, his post-surgery success definitely puts him in the “win” column. (more…)
Antioxidants: A Good Defense for Bariatric Patients
July 19, 2010, by Dr. Mark A. Colquitt
At Foothills Weight Loss Specialists, we’re always on the lookout for new technology that will benefit our patients. When we came across the Pharmanex biophotonic scanner, we knew it was a tool that could help our patients achieve good health. We’re proud to be the first in the country to use this technology for bariatic patients. (more…)
State-of-the-art bariatric surgery
June 22, 2010, by Dr. Mark A. ColquittIn January, I was honored to be the first surgeon in East Tennessee to perform robotically assisted, laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery. Robotically assisted surgery offers fewer complications, shorter recovery times, less post-operative pain and a quicker return to normal activities than with the traditional laparoscopic method. (more…)
Posted in Bariatrics, Success, Weight Loss Surgery | Comments (0)Celebrities and Bariatric Surgery
April 26, 2010, by Dr. Mark A. Colquitt
Mention the word “celebrity,” and most of us think of beautiful faces and trim physiques. But even celebrities can struggle with their weight. (more…)
Patients, Staff Team for Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 5K
April 20, 2010, by Dr. Mark A. Colquitt
Following bariatric surgery, exercise is a critical component to successful and sustained weight loss, and we strongly encourage our patients to incorporate regular exercise into their routines. Patient Rachel Hughes not only heeded our advice, she also encouraged staff members and other bariatric patients to join her in achieving a fitness milestone: running and walking the 5K in the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon. (more…)
Success is in the Palm of Your Hand
April 13, 2010, by Dr. Mark A. Colquitt
In today’s “Super Size Me” era, food portions have grown so large that there are times when only half of the meal you are served in a restaurant is still more food than you really need. And, the portions at home seem to be keeping pace with restaurants. (more…)
Celebrating a “New” Birthday
April 6, 2010, by Dr. Mark A. Colquitt
Patients who undergo bariatric surgery often refer to the date of their surgery as their new birthday. This designation is certainly fitting, as undergoing bariatric surgery in many ways marks the beginning of a new life. (more…)
What to Expect After Bariatric Surgery
March 29, 2010, by Dr. Mark A. Colquitt
Are you considering bariatric surgery but wondering what post-surgery life will be like? The following will give you a good idea of what to expect: (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.
