Why You Need to Join Support Groups After Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is an effective tool for losing weight. However, in order to sustain the weight loss, you have to commit to major life changes, specifically with diet and exercise. Changes like these don’t come easy to many people. It is for this reason why Dr. K....

Do You Qualify for Bariatric Surgery?

For many morbidly obese patients, bariatric surgery is a life-changing procedure. It can help you lose weight and it may even save your life. However, Dr. K. Robert Williams and the team at New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery in Knoxville wants you to understand...

Support Groups Are Important After Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is usually the last option for obese or morbidly obese patients who are unable to lose weight successfully on their own. While many can attest to the effectiveness of such surgery, it is in itself not a magic pill. The team at New Life Center for...

How Bariatric Surgery Helps You Become a Candidate for Other Surgeries

Being obese is often associated with a number of health issues, including diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. Obesity and Arthritis According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 3 obese Americans suffer from arthritis. The most...

What Bariatric Patients Must Know About Comorbidities

Obesity is more than just a weight problem; it’s a health problem.  If you are obese, you are at a higher risk of developing many medical problems. In this video, Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Rob Williams of New Life Center for Bariatric Surgery in Knoxville outlines some of...