Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons

03/17/2026

🍀 Don’t leave weight loss to luck this St. Patrick’s Day. 🍀
With the right team and the right support, lasting change is possible. Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons is here to help you every step of the way on your journey to better health. 💚

Get started: https://bit.ly/3eCZVg5

03/12/2026

✨ Considering Bariatric Surgery? Start by Exploring Your Options.

Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons offers advanced surgical solutions, including robotic bariatric surgery, designed to help patients achieve long-term weight loss and improved health.

Not sure which procedure may be right for you? Visit our website to learn more about the different options available and how they can make a lasting difference in your life: https://bit.ly/3fZIecZ

03/10/2026

Thinking about weight loss surgery? You can take the first step without leaving home.

Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons in Knoxville, TN is hosting a free online seminar where you’ll learn what to expect from bariatric surgery options—and get to know Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Mark Colquitt.

✅ Free + easy to watch
✅ No pressure, no travel
✅ Clear answers to help you decide what’s next

🎥 Watch now: https://bit.ly/3ojbjD6

03/09/2026

⚡ GLP-1s or weight loss surgery—which works better long term?

A new real-world study compared GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide with bariatric surgery, and the takeaway was clear: for patients who qualify for both, weight loss surgery led to greater and more durable weight loss over time.

At Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons, Dr. Mark Colquitt says what many patients need to hear: surgery is still the most effective, long-lasting treatment for obesity and should not be ignored. That said, GLP-1 medications can still play an important role, and for some patients, the best results come from combining both approaches.

The most important step is choosing a plan built around your health, your goals, and your future—not just what’s trending.

Read the full blog to learn what this study means for patients considering their options:
https://bit.ly/4diLvU6

03/06/2026

✨ Real people. Real results. ✨

At Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons, we’ve had the privilege of supporting patients as they transform their health—and their lives. From renewed energy to boosted confidence, these stories are proof that lasting change is possible with the right plan and the right team.

💬 Wondering what your next chapter could look like?
Take a look at real patient success stories from people who started exactly where you are.

📖 See the journeys: https://bit.ly/3o133ab

02/27/2026

Knoxville parents: Foothills Teen Weight Loss Program helps teens 14+ living with obesity build healthier habits with medically supervised support—nutrition counseling, diet planning, exercise education, labs, and medication when appropriate.

Led by Wendy Heidel, FNP, CBN and overseen by Dr. Mark Colquitt. Month-to-month, and covered by many insurance plans.

➡️ Learn more and request an appointment: https://bit.ly/4bvARsw

We’ve performed thousands of bariatric procedures since 2002 and have more experience in robotically-assisted bariatric surgery than anyone else in Tennessee.

02/24/2026

🤖 What is Robotic Bariatric Surgery?

At Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons, robotically-assisted bariatric surgery may be performed using the da Vinci® Robotic System. This advanced technology gives your surgeon an enlarged, 3-D view of the stomach and surrounding organs and allows for precise instrument control from a specialized console—through tiny incisions in the abdomen.

✅ Potential benefits can include:
• Less invasive than traditional surgery
• Quicker recovery
• Less pain and scarring
• Shorter hospital stay

Your Foothills Weight Loss Surgeon will help determine whether robotic bariatric surgery is the right fit for you based on your health history and goals.

📩 Ready to explore your options? https://bit.ly/3VQech9

02/19/2026

💚We love sharing our patients' success! Please let us know if you're interested in having your Before & After photos📸featured on the Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons website and social media.

To share your photos and story, complete our online release form:
https://form.jotform.com/FWLSforms/foothills-share-your-story-release-

02/19/2026

Meet Dr. Mark Colquitt, our board-certified bariatric surgeon 👨‍⚕️✨

Dr. Colquitt is board certified by the American Board of Surgery, a proud member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), and has performed thousands of bariatric procedures since 2002.

He also brings unmatched expertise to the OR—Dr. Colquitt has more experience in robotically-assisted bariatric surgery than anyone else in Tennessee.

As Medical Director of the Fort Sanders Regional Bariatric Medicine and Surgery Center in Knoxville, he leads a program accredited as a Comprehensive Center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)—and recently recognized nationally as a “Best Weight Loss Clinic” by Newsweek.

If you’re ready for a proven path to better health, you’re in expert hands. 💙
➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/2xFQCvR

02/17/2026

💥 Transformation Tuesday: Traci’s Story 💥
Traci is down 108 pounds after her Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy — and the best part? She says she has so much more energy and feels like she’s getting her life back. 🙌

Every pound lost is a step toward more confidence, more mobility, and more moments that feel GOOD.

📩 Ready to get started? https://bit.ly/3eCZVg5

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from Foothills Weight Loss Surgeons 💘

Today is all about love—and that includes the love you show yourself. Whether you’re taking your very first step toward better health or celebrating how far you’ve come, we’re cheering you on.

This Valentine’s Day, give yourself a gift that lasts:
✨ more energy
✨ more confidence
✨ more freedom to live life fully

❤️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tsrr7q

02/13/2026

New weight loss medications are everywhere in 2026… but there’s a proven treatment that’s being talked about far less than it should be.

In his latest blog, What You Deserve to Know About Weight Loss Surgery in 2026, Dr. Mark Colquitt breaks down what many patients aren’t being told—how bariatric surgery compares to GLP-1 medications on effectiveness, durability, long-term health impact, and safety today.

If you’ve been considering Ozempic/Wegovy/Mounjaro (or you’ve tried them and feel stuck), you deserve the full picture.

👉 Read it here: https://bit.ly/406YrVl

Ready for a complete conversation? Schedule a consultation with our team in Knoxville today.