Mar 22, 2022
How to Have a Successful Weight Loss Surgery With every successful bariatric surgery comes total dedication from everyone involved, especially the patient. It is widely known that bariatric surgery is no quick and easy fix, but it is a longer-lasting solution for...
Feb 4, 2022
News from Parkwest Health & Lifestyles Winter days can be bleak, but Drew and Dori Howington’s home in Etowah is filled with the savory scent of a warm and freshly prepared dinner. “I’m a chef at heart,” says Drew, who loves to find new ways to prepare tasty foods...
Jan 12, 2022
Is It Time to Consider Weight Loss Surgery? Losing weight isn’t always as simple as exercising and eating right. While it may work for some people, for others, a better long term option may be weight loss surgery. Weight loss surgery is a useful tool that can help you...
Oct 2, 2021
The Benefits of Joining a Support Group As a bariatric patient, you may already know that the key to sustainable weight loss is your commitment to lifestyle changes (i.e. diet and exercise). This is easier said than done, especially for those who have a completely...
Jul 15, 2020
Deciding to undergo bariatric surgery is a major life decision. Unlike other types of surgery, weight loss surgery requires your long-term commitment to lifestyle changes if you want to sustain the weight loss. That means you have to follow the recommended eating and...