American Society of Bariatric Surgery
Home page excerpt: “Founded in 1983, foremost American surgeons have formed the society’s leadership and have established an excellent organization with educational and support programs for surgeons and allied health professionals.”
American Obesity Association
Home page excerpt: “Here you will find what we think is the most comprehensive site on obesity and overweight on the Internet. Obesity is not a simple condition of eating too much. It is now recognized that obesity is a serious, chronic disease.”
Obesity Help
This website is a huge resource of information on this subject. You’ll find before-and-after photos of bariatric surgery patients, forums, support groups, articles and more. Highly recommended.
Books On Weight-Loss Surgery
A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery, Cynthia Alexander, PsyD
Back cover: “This book is written for anyone who wants to change his or her life through bariatric weight loss surgery. Learn realistic and practical strategies for dealing with emotional difficulties encountered before and after weight loss surgery.”
Bariatric Support Crossing Over To a New You, Janice Wilson + Hobart Williamson
Back cover: “Bariatric surgery is an exciting life altering experience. You will need all of the support that you can get. Bariatric Support will show you what to expect and assist you along the way.”
The Patient’s Guide to Weight Loss Surgery, April Hochstrasser, PhD
Book description: “Over 65,000 people a year have weight loss surgery and the numbers are growing … The Patient’s Guide to Weight Loss Surgery tells you everything about this increasingly popular procedure.
Note: I have ordered this book and it should arrive today. I am reading it to increase my knowledge on the subject of bariatric surgery for purposes of maintaining this website. After I’ve read it, I will come back and post a review on this page.
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