The following links provide additional resources you can use to research information related to all aspects of bariatric surgery and weight loss.
http://www.asbs.org
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Very helpful on all aspects of Bariatric Surgery.
http://www.obesityhelp.com//morbidobesity/index.ptml
Association for Morbid Obesity Support. An excellent Website, which is run by patients who have had surgery. Full of good and not so good advice. You can dialogue with other patients.
http://www.obesity.org/
The Obesity Society. For the public health professionals providing information regarding health effects of obesity and treatment. It is very reputable
http://www./obesitylaw.com/
Obesity Law and Advocacy center. An excellent website for patients who are denied insurance coverage. A lot of helpful information.
http://www.homepages.ihug.co.nz/-olwen/weightop.htm
Weight Loss Surgery. A weight loss surgery patient’s personal site. Has excellent links to other very good websites.
http://www.obesity-online.com/
Obesity on-line. A very comprehensive site with much information regarding treatment for obesity.
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/pubs/stobes.htm
Statistics related to overweigh and obesity. A United States government sponsored site with very good statistics regarding prevalence and severity of obesity.
www.bariatricedge.com
Information about bariatric surgery and morbid obesity. Including what patients have to say and how to overcome concerns and risks.