A pair of bariatric surgeons in Knoxville, Tennessee have earned certification from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Founded in 1983, the ASMBS is a professional organization made up of surgeons. The organization’s stated goal is to improve care and treatment for people with obesity and related diseases. Dr. K. Robert Williams [...]

Does the bariatric surgeon truly care about your health and wellbeing, or does the surgeon just view you as a dollar sign on legs? In truth, this question could go one way just as easily as the other. There are plenty of bariatric surgeons in this country who truly care about their patients. There are [...]

by Brandon Cornett An explanation of adjustable gastric banding in general, and a look at the two FDA-approved banding products available to patients in the United States. Bariatric weight-loss surgery continues to grow in popularity, in the United States and elsewhere around the world. There are two major reasons for this growth — the rise [...]

Testimonials have never been a comprehensive measure of quality, whether it’s for a weight loss surgery center or a pool builder. The reason is that testimonials only show one side of the picture. So when researching surgery centers and surgeons for your procedures, keep in mind that weight loss surgery testimonials should be taken lightly. [...]

Summary: In this new addition to our Q&A series, we will talk about bariatric surgery alternatives and how, in most cases, they are a superior alternative to actual surgery. Do you have questions about bariatric surgery for weight loss? Hopefully, you do. Having questions is a sign that you are considering something carefully, and that’s [...]

Everyone who considers bariatric weight-loss surgery comes from a different background and has unique concerns and circumstances. But with that being said, there are certain frequently asked questions about bariatric surgery that many patients ask, and it will help you to understand the answers to these common questions. So, we have decided to begin a [...]

Anyone considering a bariatric surgical procedure for weight loss should conduct thorough research into the various types of surgery available. This is especially important given the constantly advancing nature of the bariatric field of medicine. For example, a new gastric banding product was recently approved for use in the United States. Patients considering weight loss [...]

Lately, it seems the “topic du jour” within the realm of weight loss surgery is the notion of low cost bariatric surgery. And why wouldn’t it be? We are a nation of bargain shoppers, are we not? I’m not here to tell you that you shouldn’t try to save money in this life. Instead, I’m [...]

What should I do in the days before weight loss surgery to prepare for surgery? This is a common question among those who have chosen to have bariatric surgery as their path to weight loss: What do I need to do before the surgery? What does preparing for weight loss surgery involve? Are there any [...]

So, let’s assume you have answered the first few questions about weight loss surgery that we have compiled for people considering surgery for weight loss. You’ve made an honest (but unsuccessful) effort to lose weight naturally, you have researched the various types of surgery available, and you’ve chosen the type of weight loss surgery that’s [...]