Bariatric Surgery: What Are My Options?
If you’ve watched popular “quick fix” weight loss competitions, you may think that cutting calories drastically and exercising for hours every day is the answer to successful weight loss. While…Read more
Treating Sleep Apnea with Bariatric Surgery
Snoring can lead to a night of tossing, turning and a very annoyed bed mate. It can even be portrayed as comical. However, it’s no laughing matter. It could be…Read more
Gastric bypass helps Anthony lose 145 pounds, get back to nature
Battling life-threatening health conditions, Anthony chose bariatric surgery to save his life and get back to enjoying the outdoors. CHOOSING TO LIVE BY LOSING WEIGHT I have suffered with weight…Read more
Gary Exchanges Yo-Yo Dieting for Running Shoes After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastric sleeve surgery at the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute (BMI) helped Gary lose 150 pounds, prevent health conditions and increase his love for running. Finding an Alternative to Yo-Yo Dieting…Read more
Brittany celebrates life without diabetes, hypertension after gastric sleeve surgery
Tired of sitting on the sidelines, Brittany changed the course of her life with the help of weight loss surgery at the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute (BMI). Taking Charge of…Read more
Bariatric Surgery Allows Grandmother See Grandchild Graduate
Watching her grandchildren grow up seemed questionable for Barbara, who was on 14 different medications, borderline diabetic and suffered from AFIB. Bariatric surgery changed the course of her life. Read…Read more
Valentine’s Day Snickerdoodle Mug Cake
It’s not Valentine’s Day without sharing something sweet with your someone special. If you’re on a bariatric or low-carb/low-sugar eating plan, it may be tricky to find a recipe. With…Read more
Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Arkansas Heart Hospital Expands Services to Russellville and Texarkana
Arkansas Heart Hospital (AHH) announced it has expanded its nationally accredited bariatric services to its clinics in Russellville, Ark., and Texarkana, Texas. Dr. JJ Tucker will begin seeing patients in…Read more
Exercises for Bariatric Patients and Beginners
Exercise is crucial to successfully losing weight and then maintaining it. If you’ve had bariatric surgery or are new to exercising, it’s important to ease into an exercise routine that…Read more
How to Break Weight Loss Plateaus
Weight loss plateaus are common for people trying to lose weight and can even happen following bariatric surgery. Many patients experience rapid weight loss in the weeks and months immediately…Read more