Bariatric Surgery Brings Economic Benefits

In prior posts, have discussed the fact that, for those who lose weight and maintain that weight loss, bariatric surgery can alleviate diabetes.

Despite the high cost of treating diabetes, some may wonder – health and lifestyle benefits of alleviating the disease aside – if the cost of bariatric surgery can be recouped. According to research by the Analysis Group, a firm with more than 500 professionals and offices throughout the country, the answer is, “Yes.” (more…)

STAMPEDE Study Compares Bariatric Surgery to Medical Management for Type 2 Diabetes

As reported on March 26, 2012, in the New England Journal of Medicine, STAMPEDE, a recently released study, concluded that bariatric surgery resulted in better glucose control than medical therapy in severely obese patients with Type 2 diabetes. (more…)

Success, One Step at a Time

At Foothills Weight Loss Specialists, we advise all of our patients that incorporating regular exercise into their routines is a critical component of weight loss success. Our patient Kim Chambers, who had a gastric banding procedure in August 2009, took our advice and “ran” with it. (more…)

Is Gastric Banding Right for You?

Gastric banding is less invasive than bypass surgery and is reversible at any time. Because of these advantages, the procedure is in great demand. While banding may be perfect for some personalities, it is not for everyone.

Simply speaking, banding is a nudge in the right direction for weight loss, while gastric bypass is a push in that direction. (more…)

Exercise and Travel: Can the Two Really Co-exist?

Spring is upon us and that means spring break travel for lots of people and the ever-looming summer vacations. Friends, family and patients ask me all the time, “How can I exercise when I travel?” For some, travel is not just something that happens seasonally or a few times a year but every month or every week if the job demands it. So, how can we be successful at planning for and actually following through with exercise when we travel? (more…)

Better Bariatric Surgery through Robotics

The da Vinci® Surgical System is a sophisticated robotic platform that uses very small surgical instruments and a high-definition 3D camera. It enhances the surgeon’s ability to operate and offers a minimally invasive option for major surgeries. (more…)

Avoid Vacation Weight Gain

When you’re on vacation, it may be very easy to abandon the lifestyle changes you have been developing. The downside is, when you return home you often have feelings of guilt and remorse about the choices you made while on vacation. Then, as you follow-up with the office to weigh, the consequences show up on the scales. (more…)

Antioxidants: A Good Defense for Bariatric Patients

At Foothills Weight Loss Specialists, we’re always on the lookout for new technology that will benefit our patients. When we came across the Pharmanex biophotonic scanner, we knew it was a tool that could help our patients achieve good health. We’re proud to be the first in the country to use this technology for bariatic patients. (more…)

‘Treat’ Yourself to Treatment of Spider Veins

Wrinkles, age spots and spider veins are all unwelcome reminders of the aging process. If you’re looking for ways to “turn back the clock” and are considering treatment of your spider veins, you’ll be pleased to know that the treatment process is relatively quick and painless. (more…)

Bariatric Surgery: Are You Ready?

If you’re looking for a “silver bullet” that will magically make your extra pounds effortlessly disappear, bariatric surgery is not for you. Successful weight loss through bariatric surgery requires significant lifestyle changes and a lifelong commitment to maintain those changes. (more…)