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Dr. Hugh Houston talks about Weight Loss Resolutions being fulfilled. Click here.
Dr. Olsen discusses weight loss surgery in this video. Click here.
Want to understand BLIS coverage? View this video. Click here.
CBS News Video: The Effect of Gastric Banding on Diabetes. Click here.
CBS News Video: Is Gastric Bypass a Cure for Diabetes? Click here.
Read about childhood obesity in this WKRN News article. Click here.
Read about Centennial being the Bariatric Center of Spotlight Click here
Can the government help people lose weight?
30 percent or more of adults are obese in Tennessee, according to new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Read this article to see how Tennessee works to slim down
Choosing a Surgeon
You’ve done a lot of soul
searching. You’ve researched
bariatric surgery on the Internet,
you’ve talked to family, friends
and co-workers, and you’ve
decided that bariatric surgery is
right for you. Now read what Pam Davis, RN, CBN has to say about choosing a program, choosing a surgeon, and the right questions to ask
FOX 17 Story on Surgery with a Warranty
Centennial becomes the first hospital to offer the “BLIS” warranty, giving patients coverage of certain complicationsfor different types of
weight loss surgery. Read this article to learn more
Gallbladder Disease and the obese patient
Although there are many risk factors which would increase the likelihood of developing gallbladder disease, two of the major causes are obesity and rapid weight-loss. Read about this important issue in an article by Dr. Olsen
How you can become an advocate
Pam Davis serves on the Board of Directors for the Obesity Action Coalition. Please read Pam’s article on how you can become an advocate.
Looking Good, Feeling Even Better
Megan Casebier's Story
My Struggle with PCOS by Candi Weber
This article describes one patient's struggle with obesity, and the diseases associated with being overweight. Read more about Candi Weber and her struggle with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Support group attendance
Charles Ihrig, PhD leads multiple professional support groups for Centennial. Here, Ihrig writes regarding the importance of ongoing support group attendance.
Weight loss surgery may be the only answer for some.
Understanding obesity means understanding the brain and the gut, not just what enters the mouth. Read this article to see why many people can't lose weight on their own.