And the Two Became One
Posted on June 11, 2020Even before they tied the gastric knot, they had seen the best and worst of one another. Read about Dwayne Linger and Allenna Mullins, two bariatric surgery patients of Fort Sanders Regional, who became one last Halloween.
New Year, New You
Posted on January 16, 2020Have you considered shedding pounds but have not had luck with diet and exercise alone? It may be time to consult a physician who specializes in bariatrics, or weight-loss medicine.
Why You Can’t Lose Weight
Posted on October 17, 2019Fort Sanders Regional Weight Management and Nutrition Center and Fort Sanders Center for Bariatric Surgery work hand in hand to offer medically supervised weight loss plans that work.
Worth the Wait
Posted on September 26, 2019After losing 50 pounds on a medically supervised plan through Fort Sanders Weight Management and Nutrition Center, Cook says she’s feeling great.
No More Mr. Big Guy
Posted on July 18, 2019Since his August 2017 surgery, Dougherty lost not only 400 pounds, but also his appetite – a nice bonus for a barbecue restaurant owner
Fitting In
Posted on January 17, 2019When Kerrie Merz weighed 336 pounds, she dealt with knee pain every step of the way from her car to the door of the movie theater. Then there was the challenge of fitting into a seat. “I would squeeze myself into that chair – literally get into it and have my body overflowing out of […]