Success, One Step at a Time

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

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

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…)

Dieting: As Effective as Bariatric Surgery?

“I lost 50 pounds, but gained back 60” is a lament that I’ve heard more times than I can count.

If you fall into the category of morbidly obese (more than 100 pounds over your ideal body weight), chances are you have suffered through nearly every diet craze out there, hoping that each one will be your ticket to success. Rather than putting yourself through the emotional and physical turmoil of yo-yo dieting, consider having weight loss surgery. (more…)

Is Gastric Banding Right for You?

Gastric banding is less invasive than bypass surgery and is reversible at any time. Because of these advantages, the procedure is in great demand. While banding may be perfect for some personalities, it is not for everyone. (more…)

Bariatric Surgery: Are You Ready?

If you’re looking for a “silver bullet” that will magically make your extra pounds effortlessly disappear, bariatric surgery is not for you. Successful weight loss through bariatric surgery requires significant lifestyle changes and a lifelong commitment to maintain those changes. (more…)

State-of-the-art bariatric surgery

In 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…)

The Causes of Morbid Obesity are Complex

For those who are morbidly obese, the question of, “Why me?” can often enter the thought process. Others assume, as conventional wisdom tells them, that the problem is simply caused by overeating. (more…)

Celebrities and Bariatric Surgery

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

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…)