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. Effective Jan. 18, Dr. Oscar Talledo will see…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
Teacher Loses Medications, Gains ‘Amazing Energy’ After Bariatric Surgery
Tired of living with diabetes, cirrhosis, sleep apnea and stomach pain, Kelly stepped out to find a solution to a healthier life. She found what she was looking for with…Read more
Wife Loses 120 Pounds With Bariatric Surgery, Surprises Military Husband WithTransformation
Years of failed dieting, pills and exercise encouraged Casey to search for a solution to achieve a healthier weight. She found that with the help of gastric sleeve surgery. A…Read more
Weight Loss Surgery Eases Tina’s Arthritis Pain, Resolves Diabetes
Tina’s arthritis forced her to retire early, so she chose to reclaim her life through weight surgery at the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute at Arkansas Heart Hospital. Read her story….Read more
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Erased From Amber’s Future After Bariatric Surgery
Amber underwent weight loss surgery to prevent health conditions and become a healthy role model for her children. After losing more than 160 pounds, she’s loving her new life. Read…Read more