Summer Treats That Are Weight Loss Friendly

Summer Treats That Are Weight Loss Friendly Summertime is about enjoying life a bit more. There is no doubt that there are some summer treats that are not ideal for those who are trying to lose weight. Does that mean you cannot enjoy some great foods this summer? No,...

Life After Bariatric Surgery: Support Groups

Life After Bariatric Surgery: Support Groups Bariatric surgery is a great tool for starting your health journey. However, it’s not a magical tool that will make you suddenly lose weight and keep it off forever. To achieve your desired results, you have to make a...

Meet Erica! Our Patient Advocate at New Life Bariatric

When you come in at New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery in Knoxville for a consult, one of the first few people you will speak with is Erica Geary, our Patient Advocate. Erica has an important role to play in helping patients start the bariatric process. She will...

Join Our Facebook Support Group

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...

Bariatric Surgery is NOT Just for Women

Weight loss surgery has been around for years, yet there are still so many misconceptions about it. One is the ‘easy’ approach to losing weight. And second, that it’s only for women who want to lose their extra weight. The Facts Going under the knife to...