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Since its beginnings in 2002, Midsouth Bariatrics has never strayed from its mission of providing compassionate, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary care for patients battling severe obesity. The hope of this blog is to provide the necessary information, support, and education to assure long-term results for those who are in need of significant weight loss. Author Steve Droke stated, “knowledge is power and enthusiasm pulls the switch”. The more empowered with the knowledge you are to courageously face the long road to weight loss ahead, the greater our commitment will be to provide enthusiastic support for your success! At Midsouth Bariatrics, we believe that everyone can succeed in weight loss and we’ll help you to believe it too.

Check back regularly for topics of interest and encouragement on how you can start your journey toward a healthier you!

Can Obesity Cause Periodontitis?

Can Obesity Cause Gum Disease?

A Study on the Link Between Obesity and Gum Disease For better or worse, your …

Side Effects Ozempic

Ozempic Side Effects

Unveiling the Risks: Stomach Paralysis as a Side Effect of Ozempic Ozempic is a medication …

Childhood Obesity and divorce

Divorce and Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity can be a major family issue, leading to health complications and mental distress. …

teen obesity

Adolescent Obesity: The Growing Health Crisis

Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery Adolescence is a crucial time in development, and today many young …

Exercising After Bariatric Surgery

Exercise after Weight Loss Surgery

Exercising After Bariatric Surgery: What You Need to Know Bariatric surgery can be a life-changing …

Follow-up Care After Bariatric Surgery

Importance of Follow-up Care After Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery can be a life-changing event, offering people with weight issues the opportunity to …

Mindful Eating

Mindful Eating after Bariatric Surgery

The Benefits of Awareness and Slowing Down Eating is essential to our lives, yet many …

COVID-19 and the Risk of Being Overweight

Being overweight may boost risk of severe COVID-19, CDC warns

COVID-19 and the Risk of Being Overweight The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) …

Bariatric Surgery LOWERS Cancer Risk

Bariatric Surgery LOWERS Cancer Risk and Mortality in Adults With Obesity

The stark reality is that obesity has become a major public health concern worldwide, increasing …

Meg Murphy Eating Well Dietician Consult (watch for free on demand)

Meg Murphy, RD, our Eating Well Dietician, is dedicated to helping people achieve their ideal …

Underused Weight Loss Option

The Underused Weight Loss Option: Bariatric Surgery

The Weight Loss Option That’s Too Often Ignored Bariatric surgery is an effective yet vastly …

Planet Fitness Home Workout Ideas

Planet Fitness is making a generous gesture, offering FREE online at-home workouts to everyone, regardless …

A New You Is Just Around the Corner

Weight Loss Surgery - when diet & exercise aren't enough.

  • Most Experienced Program in the Midsouth.
  • Affordable Self-pay Costs and Most Insurance Policies Accepted.
  • Attend a Free Informational Seminar to Start the Process.
  • Director of the Centers of Excellence at Both Baptist Memphis and Methodist Germantown