Links and Resources
With so many websites, resources, books, blogs, reality TV shows, and the like, learning about weight loss surgery options and finding reputable information can be overwhelming. Because we are committed to improving the overall knowledge of our patients, we are providing the following selection of website links that we have deemed as sound data and that may be useful to you. They are organized into categories to clarify the source of the information.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Website
Weight Loss Surgery Website
Frequently Asked Questions
Bariatric Associations
The following links provide updated information on bariatric surgery by the largest bariatric associations across the country.
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) was founded in 1983 and is the largest society for this specialty in the world. Their website is intended to provide education and support to surgeons and allied health professionals with some additional information available for patients considering bariatric surgery.
American Society for Bariatric Physicians
Formed in 1950, the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) is a non-profit international medical association of allied health care professionals with special interest and experience in the treatment of obesity and related disorders. The ASBP provides useful information to their members, the health care industry, and the general public.
American Obesity Association
The American Obesity Association (AOA) is an organization focused on changing public policy and the overall perceptions about obesity. The AOA serves as an advocate for obese individuals across the country with a goal to re-conceptualize obesity to be viewed as a disease rather than an individual failure.
Bariatric Interests
The following links provide some good information on topics of interest to bariatric patients.
Bariatric Edge
Detailed bariatric (weight loss) surgery information, resources, and tools for people struggling with morbid obesity seeking to lose excess body weight for good. The site provides information on the health risks of obesity, diseases caused by morbid obesity, and the effectiveness and risks of bariatric surgery options available today.
LAP-BAND®Learn everything you need to know abou the LAP-BAND® System (for the adjustable gastric banding procedure) -- considered one of the safest and least invasive weight-loss surgery procedures available today. The site includes information about costs and insurance, as well as post-operative resources, such as checklists, guidelines and more.
ObesityHelp.com
ObesityHelp.com is dedicated to the education, empowerment and support of all individuals affected by obesity along with their families, friends, employers, surgeons and physicians. Membership to the ObesityHelp.com is free and provides patients with weight-loss resources, message boards, chat rooms, and other interactive features.
Patient Advocacy Groups
Obesity patient advocacy groups work on behalf of overweight and obese individuals to inform the public, media, Congress, and other influential people about the effects of obesity.
Obesity Action Coalition
The mission of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is to evaluate and empower those affected by obesity through education, advocacy and support. They continue to education patients, family members and the public obesity and morbid obesity.
General Health
The following are general health related sites that cover a broad spectrum of issues and topics.
National Institutes of Health
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal for health research. The NIH website offers health information for the public as well as medical professionals. The website has an A-Z index on various health topics, NIH health resources, clinical trials, health hotlines, MEDLINEplus, drug information, and more.
National Sleep Foundation
Sleep is not merely a "time out" from our busy routines; it is essential for good health, mental and emotional functioning and safety. The National Sleep Foundation provides information to learn if you are getting the quality and quantity of sleep that you need.
WebMD
The leading source of trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information. Providing credible health information, supportive community and educational services, by blending award-winning expertise in content, community services, expert commentary, and medical review.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Website
Weight Loss Surgery Website
Frequently Asked Questions
Bariatric Associations
The following links provide updated information on bariatric surgery by the largest bariatric associations across the country.
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) was founded in 1983 and is the largest society for this specialty in the world. Their website is intended to provide education and support to surgeons and allied health professionals with some additional information available for patients considering bariatric surgery.
American Society for Bariatric Physicians
Formed in 1950, the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) is a non-profit international medical association of allied health care professionals with special interest and experience in the treatment of obesity and related disorders. The ASBP provides useful information to their members, the health care industry, and the general public.
American Obesity Association
The American Obesity Association (AOA) is an organization focused on changing public policy and the overall perceptions about obesity. The AOA serves as an advocate for obese individuals across the country with a goal to re-conceptualize obesity to be viewed as a disease rather than an individual failure.
Bariatric Interests
The following links provide some good information on topics of interest to bariatric patients.
Bariatric Edge
Detailed bariatric (weight loss) surgery information, resources, and tools for people struggling with morbid obesity seeking to lose excess body weight for good. The site provides information on the health risks of obesity, diseases caused by morbid obesity, and the effectiveness and risks of bariatric surgery options available today.
LAP-BAND®Learn everything you need to know abou the LAP-BAND® System (for the adjustable gastric banding procedure) -- considered one of the safest and least invasive weight-loss surgery procedures available today. The site includes information about costs and insurance, as well as post-operative resources, such as checklists, guidelines and more.
ObesityHelp.com
ObesityHelp.com is dedicated to the education, empowerment and support of all individuals affected by obesity along with their families, friends, employers, surgeons and physicians. Membership to the ObesityHelp.com is free and provides patients with weight-loss resources, message boards, chat rooms, and other interactive features.
Patient Advocacy Groups
Obesity patient advocacy groups work on behalf of overweight and obese individuals to inform the public, media, Congress, and other influential people about the effects of obesity.
Obesity Action Coalition
The mission of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is to evaluate and empower those affected by obesity through education, advocacy and support. They continue to education patients, family members and the public obesity and morbid obesity.
General Health
The following are general health related sites that cover a broad spectrum of issues and topics.
National Institutes of Health
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal for health research. The NIH website offers health information for the public as well as medical professionals. The website has an A-Z index on various health topics, NIH health resources, clinical trials, health hotlines, MEDLINEplus, drug information, and more.
National Sleep Foundation
Sleep is not merely a "time out" from our busy routines; it is essential for good health, mental and emotional functioning and safety. The National Sleep Foundation provides information to learn if you are getting the quality and quantity of sleep that you need.
WebMD
The leading source of trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information. Providing credible health information, supportive community and educational services, by blending award-winning expertise in content, community services, expert commentary, and medical review.