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
BMI Thanksgiving Feast Recipes
The Arkansas Heart Hospital Bariatric & Metabolic Institute (BMI) cooks up a delicious BMI-friendly Thanksgiving feast. Dishes include roasted cornish hens with herbed gravy, southern dressing, cheesy broccoli “rice” casserole,…Read more
BMI Surgery Saves Patient’s Vocal Cords: Kelly’s Story
Meet Kelly, a patient at the Arkansas Heart Hospital Bariatric and Metabolic Institute (BMI), who under went gastric bypass surgery with Dr. Fuller. “In my early 20s, I was diagnosed…Read more
BMI Patient Inspired by Wife’s Weight Loss Success: Timothy’s Story
Timothy shares his journey with the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute after being inspired by his wife’s own gastric bypass surgery at Arkansas Heart Hospital. “On and off through the years, I battled depression. And eating was always…Read more
Changing Lives Through Bariatric Surgery: Four Great Stories From Former Patients
More than 700,000 Arkansans are affected by obesity – and 25% of those patients also have Type 2 Diabetes. Bariatric surgery can reverse obesity-induced Type 2 Diabetes, and that’s why Encore…Read more