Bariatric Surgery Gives Special Education Teacher More Energy for Students
After years of taking multiple medications and struggling with infertility, Loren, special education teacher, made the decision to undergo gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Samuel Bledsoe, bariatric and general surgeon,…Read more
Three Bariatric-Friendly Soup Recipes
Everyone likes a soul-warming bowl of soup. Tasty, easy to make and a great way to get fluids, soup is great for patients after gastric bypass or gastric sleeve surgery….Read more
Bariatric-Friendly Drive-Thru Eating Tips
With our busy schedules and unexpected life events, sticking to a bariatric diet or a low-carb diet can get tricky. You may be faced with choosing the best item on…Read more
Mom Grateful to Have More Energy for Kids After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
As a busy wife, mom and an avid softball player, Mistica enjoyed an active and fulfilling lifestyle. But her weight made her favorite activities difficult, and she desired to regain…Read more
Low-carb Zucchini Lasagna
Carb-dense foods may not be part of the bariatric diet, but that doesn’t mean bariatric patients have to kiss Italian food goodbye. Our dietitians are ready with tasty, nutritious alternatives…Read more
Gastric Sleeve Surgery Allows Woman to Take Life Back, Prevent Diabetes
Meet Lisa, a patient at the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute (BMI) at Arkansas Heart Hospital, who underwent gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Samuel Bledsoe. A Defining Moment In October 2020,…Read more
Gastric Sleeve Surgery Helps Woman Play with Kids Again, Gain Confidence
“Completely miserable” is how Jill described herself a few years ago. At 250 pounds, she had both hips replaced in her 30s due to severe osteoarthritis, and obesity-related diseases like…Read more
Gastric Sleeve Surgery Allows Patient to Get Off Cholesterol, Diabetes Medications
For years Victor was suffering from high cholesterol, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. He knew he had to get off his medications for good, but traditional weight loss…Read more
Bariatric-friendly Big Game 2022 recipes
2022 Big Game Menu Buffalo chicken dip Spinach and artichoke spread with low-carb tortilla crisps and veggies Sausage balls Pull apart pizza Above, watch our Bariatric and Metabolic Institute (BMI)…Read more
BMI-Friendly Sushi Bites
Sushi doesn’t need to be off limits after bariatric surgery. Our Bariatric and Metabolic Institute (BMI) dieticians share a low-carb sushi hack, so you can enjoy sushi after weight loss surgery….Read more