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
What Are Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease?
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels, is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. It is also…Read more
Three Sweet, Heart Healthy Snacks
When 2 p.m. rolls around, most of us are looking for a snack. But it’s not always easy to find heart healthy, sweet snacks that are good for your heart…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
What is Congestive Heart Failure?
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a scary sounding name for a fairly common disease. CHF means that the heart is not pumping enough blood to meet the body’s demands. This…Read more
COVID Has Long-Term Effects on Heart, Arkansas Heart Cardiologists Say
You’ve seen it all in the headlines – COVID increases the risk of heart disease. It’s alarming and true! Continued research proves that anyone infected with COVID is at a…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