Dec 17, 2020
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...
Nov 23, 2020
Obesity and Diabetes Go Hand-In-Hand Being obese puts you at risk of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps in regulating your blood sugar...
Oct 27, 2020
In-Person Seminar Are Up and Running Bariatric surgery is an amazing tool for helping you live a healthier life. If the recommended lifestyle changes are applied, it can help you lose weight, improve, or even treat some of your medical conditions, and improve your...
Oct 9, 2020
What to Expect from Pre-Op Class at New Life All bariatric surgery patients of New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery in Knoxville are required to attend our Pre-Op Educational Class 3-4 weeks before their scheduled surgery. For Nurse Sarah, who facilitates the...
Sep 30, 2020
Get to Know Dr. K. Robert Williams! If you’re obese and have been struggling to lose weight through diet and exercise (including professionally supervised ones), you may qualify for bariatric surgery. Dr. Robert Williams and his team at New Life Center for Bariatric...