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...

Online Bariatric Surgery Seminar

Online Bariatric Surgery Seminar The decision to pursue bariatric surgery is a personal decision that is not taken lightly. Many patients will spend more than a year researching and evaluating whether bariatric surgery is right for them. However, once someone decides...

Weight-Loss Surgery Helps Cancer Survivor Live Her Best Life

News from Parkwest Healthy Lifestyles Nicole Jenkins is a businesswoman, wife and mother who lost 145 pounds following weight-loss surgery at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville performed by Bariatric Surgeon Dr. K. Robert Williams, Jr. The Sevierville woman, now a...

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...