Holidays, parties, special occasions, and other social obligations can be one of the biggest challenges for people who are trying to stick w

Are you considering weight loss surgery? Wondering what it's really like? Check out this interview with one of our patients, Courtney. She has worked hard for her results, and we are so proud! What was your life like before surgery? Before surgery I was miserable. I had zero energy and was exhausted all the time, I couldn't walk from one room to the next without getting out of breath, I had multiple co-morbidities (including sleep apnea, GERD, high blood pressure, pitting ede

Our social calendars are one of the most challenging parts of both losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight. So many of our leisure activities are centered on food -- especially eating out or sharing large, calorie-rich family meals. It's an easy default to meet friends for dinner and drinks, but Nashville actually is bustling with festivals and other activities that aren't food-centric. And many are free! Here's a round-up of some events taking place in our city this m