Bariatric Medicine Institute

Bariatric Medicine Institute www.BMIUT.com Information posted on this page or available via links is general information for educational purposes only.

The Bariatric Medicine Institute (BMI) provides patients with a range of surgical and medical weight loss solutions tailored to each individual client. In addition to Surgical and Medical Weight loss solutions BMI offers exercise classes, Yoga classes, customized nutritional programs, educational seminars and access to an expert staff of providers and staff to help you achieve your goals and live

a happier, healthier life. For patients seeking a surgical weight loss solution, BMI’s physicians bring decades of experience and the most advanced technology available to get patients on the road to recovery as soon as possible. With convenient satellite locations across the Wasatch Front in addition to a main office adjacent to Salt Lake Regional medical Center in downtown Salt Lake City, BMI provides patients with a convenient and committed path to weight loss. Disclaimer: This content on this page is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. It is not a substitute for medical or professional care, and you should not use the information in place of a visit, call consultation or the advice of your physician or other healthcare provider. BMI Utah is not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this site.

Tip Tuesday: Shop smart. Don’t just decide each day what to eat. Have a grocery plan, so you have healthy ingredients on...
04/14/2026

Tip Tuesday: Shop smart. Don’t just decide each day what to eat. Have a grocery plan, so you have healthy ingredients on hand. This will stop you from resorting to take-out food or other poor choices. It’s also better not to shop in bulk because oversized items increase your chances of over-eating.

Tip Tuesday: Brush your teeth after meals. Having clean teeth can help you snack less. This is especially true after d...
04/07/2026

Tip Tuesday: Brush your teeth after meals. Having clean teeth can help you snack less. This is especially true after dinner as it signals that eating is done for the day, which hopefully discourages late night snacking.

Mark your calendar for this month’s support groups!
04/01/2026

Mark your calendar for this month’s support groups!

Tip Tuesday: If you are having a hard time losing weight and especially if you’re older and have gone through menopause ...
03/31/2026

Tip Tuesday: If you are having a hard time losing weight and especially if you’re older and have gone through menopause , you should consider going on hormone replacement therapy. Estrogen Is essential for weight loss,, and after you go through menopause, you do not produce it. BMI Utah offers hormone replacement therapy for our patients.

03/26/2026

In this video, Dr. Cottam discusses why patients choose to get a Sleeve Gastrectomy rather than another procedure. Most patients choose this procedure because it is less invasive and does not alter the absorption of nutrients. Dr. Cottam also points out that this surgery is quite effective and it does allow you to have further procedures if you need more help in the future.

Tip Tuesday: Prioritizing protein is important because it is essential for nearly every part of your body, including mus...
03/24/2026

Tip Tuesday: Prioritizing protein is important because it is essential for nearly every part of your body, including muscles, bones, skin, hair, and organs. Your body does not store protein, so you must consume it daily to support essential functions like hormone and enzyme production. Protein will increase your satiety and lower blood sugars, which will help you eat less.

Tip Tuesday: Ask for help when you’re struggling on your weight-loss journey. That help could come from a friend who cou...
03/17/2026

Tip Tuesday: Ask for help when you’re struggling on your weight-loss journey. That help could come from a friend who could become your exercising partner or a family member who might want to change eating habits with you. It can also come from BMI Utah and meeting with our nutritionist, our PA’s or our doctors to help you reset and look for ways to continue to progress on your weight loss journey.

Ideas for helping you sleep, which is essential for healthy weight loss.
03/12/2026

Ideas for helping you sleep, which is essential for healthy weight loss.

Tip Tuesday: Focus on sleeping enough each night (7 to 9 hours). Sleep helps regulate appetite hormones, increasing lept...
03/10/2026

Tip Tuesday: Focus on sleeping enough each night (7 to 9 hours). Sleep helps regulate appetite hormones, increasing leptin and reducing ghrelin. Leptin helps you feel fuller, and ghrelin is hunger inducing. Sleep also helps lower stress related cortisol and prevents cravings for sugary foods.

Mark your calendars for this month’s support groups!
03/05/2026

Mark your calendars for this month’s support groups!

Tip Tuesday: When you are offered unhealthful food choices, don’t be afraid to say, “No!” People often want to bake for ...
02/25/2026

Tip Tuesday: When you are offered unhealthful food choices, don’t be afraid to say, “No!” People often want to bake for you and offer you treats. It is hard to be rude and say no, especially to something that looks so tempting, but practice tactful ways to say no and hopefully explain why you can’t indulge, so these same people won’t keep offering you temptation.

Tip Tuesday: Many food manufacturers add sugar to nearly everything, even products where it is unnecessary. Read the foo...
02/17/2026

Tip Tuesday: Many food manufacturers add sugar to nearly everything, even products where it is unnecessary. Read the food labels and look for products without added sugar.

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1046 E 100 S
Salt Lake City, UT
84102

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+18017462885

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