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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!

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 …

Allurion Technologies’ Elipse™ Intragastric Balloon Receives Prestigious SAGES Innovation Award

Elipse: Changing the Fight against Overweight and Obesity Allurion Technologies announced today that its flagship …

FDA Approves Non-Surgical Solution ORBERA™ To Assist Patients With Weight Loss

Solutions for Weight Loss: FDA Approves Non-Surgical Option ORBERA™ Obesity has been a major issue …

FDA approves non-surgical temporary balloon device to treat obesity

The FDA Approves a Revolutionary Non-Surgical Weight Loss Solution for People with Mild to Moderate …

A form of liver disease has quickly emerged as a public health threat

Living with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Renee Terney’s Journey A Silent Killer Non-alcoholic fatty liver …

Baptist Weight Loss Center helps Memphis couple lose 280 pounds

The Turning Point: Christopher and Julia Trundle Take Control of Their Health In the spring …

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