Bariatric Medicine Institute

01/13/2026

Tip Tuesday: When you set goals for the new year, try to make them SMART. Be specific with what you want to accomplish such as, “Stop eating white flour.” Have a way to measure the goal such as keeping a food journal to check your progress. Make sure you spell out ways you can achieve the goal such as, “Instead of cereal in the morning, I’ll eat eggs.” Make sure you actually care about the goal and that it is realistic. And finally, set a time., so you can have a specific time to measure progress such as, “Stop eating white flour for two weeks.”

01/06/2026

Tip Tuesday: Tracking your food intake and physical activity has been proven to help in managing your weight. With tracking, your awareness of your food intake and physical behaviors is increased. You can do this on a mobile app or just keep a small notebook with you and write things down.

01/05/2026

Congratulations to Sandy Dellow. She had a SADI-S in August of 2024. 16 months out, she has gone from 256 pounds to 123 pounds. She now wears a 4/6 in pants, small shirts, and even her shoe size is smaller. She goes to the gym 3 to 4 times a week and does both cardio and weights. She has a walking pad she uses while working at a stand up desk at home for typically 45 mins a day, Monday through Friday. Her migraines are gone and she doesn’t have to use arthritis medication anymore because all the weight is off her knees. Her life has changed even more since starting hormone replacement therapy with BMI of Utah. She claims. “I am loving this journey.” Way to go, Sandy! Keep up the good work!

01/03/2026

Mark your calendars for this month’s support groups!

12/30/2025

Tip Tuesday: In the New Year, focus on making sustainable changes. Few people can sustain drastic changes. Small changes are easier. Changes like eating more protein and vegetables or adding a few minutes of weight lifting or walking to your routine can be done easily and sustained.

12/23/2025

Tip Tuesday: Especially at this time of year, limit your sugary drinks and alcohol consumption. Both types of drinks are filled with empty calories that don’t add to satiety and are filled with carbs that spike your blood sugars and slow your metabolism. Water is always your best choice.

12/17/2025

A great reminder of what a healthy plate should look like.

The Harvard Plate, a method created by expert nutritionists, is designed to raise awareness of the importance of a proper diet.

12/16/2025

Tip Tuesday: Fill at least half your plate with vegetables and protein. If you keep at least half your plate with vegetables and protein, you will stay full longer and not overindulge on carbs.

12/10/2025

Dr. Cottam is holding a support group tonight at 7:30 PM MST. It will be on our BMI Online Support Group page. You have to be a member of the group to watch, so if you haven’t joined yet, join today.
He will discuss hormones and weight loss and answer any of your questions. If you can’t make it, but need a question answered, put it in the comments and he will answer it at the support group and you can watch it later.

12/09/2025

Tip Tuesday: When invited to a holiday party, offer to bring a vegetable tray or a fruit salad. Whether you prepare it yourself or buy one at the grocery store, you will at least be guaranteed to have something healthy to eat. Once you arrive, don’t be bashful about eating the food you brought.

12/03/2025

Thank you, Janice, for this kind review. We love hearing the positive feedback!
Janice: “I had a "Roux n Y" 25 years ago and was gaining weight back, so a week ago I had a GB Revision n am 12 lbs down water weight, BUT I FEEL GREAT!!! Laparoscopy is the only way to do surgery.!
Thx to Dr. Cottam and his staff! They worked very hard for me to have this surgery...I feel 20 years younger!! I only had a tiny bit of pain from sutures.
If you want the best Surgeon and team, Dr.
Cottam has my vote for the best Dr. in the world!
I feel like superwoman n soon I'll look like I feel! I'm so so happy that I found Dr. Cottam and his crew! I just love you guys!! I'm so ecstatic n feel excellent!
Stop waiting for "someday", and get going. The only thing you have to lose is that excess weight! Just do it, you'll be so glad you did (after you heal!)
Kudos and hugs n kisses to Dr. Cottam and all his staff. Thank you, thank you thank you, a million times over!!!”

12/02/2025

Tip Tuesday: So much of the holidays surrounds food, so it is important to embrace non-food activities during this time of year. Find new traditions that don’t focus on food like seeing holiday light displays, attending concerts, or playing special games.