Tazewell First Responder Loses 150 Pounds After Bariatric Surgery

First responder Robby Brumbach has a zest for life. The 48-year-old says he became an emergency medicine (EMS) professional because his calling is to help people. However, after many years with a stressful job and the hectic schedule of a first responder in Claiborne...

Do I Qualify for Outpatient Bariatric Surgery?

Do I Qualify for Outpatient Bariatric Surgery? Obesity is a complex and serious medical condition that can lead to a variety of health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and sleep apnea, among others. For individuals struggling with obesity,...

What is Gastric Sleeve?

What is Gastric Sleeve? Gastric sleeve surgery is the most commonly performed bariatric procedure in the United States. It involves the removal of 75 to 80 percent of the stomach and joining the remaining portions together to make a banana-sized stomach or “sleeve.”...