Obesity Surgery

Obesity Surgery Links

• Surgery for Morbid Obesity An informative and practical guide for massively obese people who may benefit from surgery for weight loss.
  
• Dr. JK Champion Dr. Champion is an internationally recognized expert in videoscopic and laparoscopic Bariatric surgery.
  
• A Complete Guide to Obesity Surgery by Bryan Woodward Book with surgeons interviews, legal information, types of weight loss surgeries, nutritional programs, assessing doctors and their bariatric programs.
  
• Something About Mara I had gastric bypass surgery on April 25, 2001. I will post pictures all the way down to my goal weight. I also have my weight loss journal, food log, feedback & more.
  
• Surgery for Obesity Describes the surgical management available for morbidly obese patients.
  
• Dr. Mal Fobi An informational site on the Fobi Pouch and other weight loss surgeries.
  
• The Obesity Treatment Center Features streaming video from actual obesity surgery.
  
• Surgical Weight Loss Center Offering gastric bypass surgery options for weight loss, with information on bariatric surgery developed by Dr. William A. Sweet of the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Located in West Reading, Pennsylvania.
  
• TTUHSC Division of Bariatric Surgery Surgical intervention for morbidly obese individuals through vertical ring gastric bypass, also known as gastroplasty or stomach stapling, from clinic in Texas.
  
• The Miami H.O.P.E. Center for Bariatric Surgery Compassionate care and surgical solutions for the seriously overweight. "Helping Obese People Endure"
  
• Surgical Weight Control Center RNY gastric bypass surgery, stomach stapling and other weight control surgery; patient photos, stories, and point of view; references, pros and cons. (Las Vegas, NV)
  
• Weight Loss Clinic Central Pennsylvania based laparoscopic gastric bypass center.
  
• Dr Adam Naaman Modern general surgery practice that specializes in laparoscopic gastric bypass in Houston, Texas.
  
• Cudmore clinic Weight loss physician specialist with weight loss programs in longstanding practice in Boise Idaho. Includes details about the practice, office hours, and statistics.
  
• HomanMD.com Weight loss surgery program by Dr. William Homan, including surgery options, rationale, results, BMI calculator. Located in White Plains, New York.
  
• Bariatric Surgeons Bariatric surgery, gastric bypass, laparoscopic surgery, obesity surgery, morbid obesity surgery at Fresno, California.
  
• MyWLSJourney.com One woman's story of lifelong morbid obesity and her decision for weight loss surgery (WLS). Pictures, info, journal, helpful links.
  
• Dr Jann Holwick Offers weight loss surgery as an option for morbid obesity. Located in Low Moor, Virginia. Offers information about the practice, insurance, FAQs and related links.
  
• LivLite Weight Management Program Surgical weight loss program for people who are 100 pounds or more over their ideal body weight. We use surgical procedures endorsed by the National Institutes of Health, which recognizes gastric surgery as the only effective medical treatment for severe obesity.
  
• Gastric Bypass The personal experiences and woes that the author faced since surgery.
  
• Weight Loss Surgery Center Information on gastric bypass surgery and offers research material and celebrates the success stories. Provides a surgeon locator.
  
• Sydney R. Coleman, MD LipoStructure is a revolutionary technique that uses your own body fat as a natural filler. Includes doctor and patient information as well as links.
  
• Dallas Surgery Center for Weight Control Performs gastric bypass surgery for weight loss.
  
• Alvarado Center for Surgical Weight Control Alvarado Center for Surgical Weight Control offers Open and Laparoscopic Surgery for Morbid Obesity.
  
• Mark T. Jaroch, M.D., Inc. Surgery for weight control. Akron, Ohio.
  
• Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery, the solution for morbid obesity without open surgery.
  
• Doug's RNY Surgery Experience Doug's RNY gastric bypass surgery was largely paid for by the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. Diagram & description of RNY plus pre and post-op pictures and wife's viewpoint.
  
• WeightLossSurgeon.com Dr. Daryl A. Stewart provides information on his practice and procedures offered. Includes obesity information and surgery FAQ's. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
  
• Central Valley Bariatrics Surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity using the gastric reduction duodenal switch method.
  
• Coastal Center for Obesity Milton Owens, MD providing bariatric surgery. (California)
  
• Lap-Band Advanced surgery for the treatment of clinically severe obesity using Laparoscopic Gastric Banding presented by the International Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery Team (ILOST).
  
• Metamorphosis Personal experience of obesity surgery. Includes a body mass index calculator.
  
• NewStart - The Center For Surgical Weight Reduction Information about Roux-En-Y gastric bypass, including facts, considering the surgery, seminar schedule and the hospitals located in St. Louis, Missouri.
  
• ASBS - American Society of Bariatric Surgeons Member List Find a Bariatric Surgeon in your area
  
• Broward Center for Obesity Surgery Obesity surgery for sustained weight loss and follow-up care in South Florida.
  
• Olwen's Links on Weight Reduction Surgery Many links to information on bariatric surgery.
  
• Dangers of the Mini-Gastric Bypass Linda Thompson's story about the potential risks of an MGB, the controversy about the doctor, supporting medical links and surgeons' reports.
  
• American Surgical Obesity Institute ASOI is a multi-disciplinary team offering comprehensive programs dedicated to surgical treatment of morbid obesity. Offers information on the procedure, seminar, contact details and a chat room. Located in Illinois.
  
• The Weight Management Center at St. Charles General Hospital Details about this, a bariatirc medical treatment and research center. Located in New Orleans. Gives patients a wide range of treatment options including surgery.
  
• Montefiore Center for Weight Reduction Surgery Provides treatment for the severely overweight by performing a gastric bypass procedure.
  
• myWLS.com--Resource for Surgery A comprehensive resource for anyone researching Weight Loss Surgery. Offers FAQs and resources as well as a personal story of one patient's journey to a healthier life.
  
• Thinner Times Gastric Bypass Informational site for Dr. Charles Callery's bariatric surgery practice in Poway (San Diego County), CA. Many aspects of gastric bypass for long term control of severe obesity discussed in detail.
  
• Surgical Weight Loss Center Specializing in weight loss surgery, roux-en-y gastric bypass, bariatric surgery, tummy tucks, stomach stapling, gastroplasty and abdominoplasty.
  
• My WLS Journey A journal of weight loss surgery. Informational for anyone considering this procedure.
  
• The Surgical Clinic of Central Arkansas A medical practice in Little Rock offering permanent weight loss through Roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery. Highlights procedures available, treatments, and clinic contact information.
  
• The Lite Weight Lodge A bed and breakfast inn for San Diego gastric bypass surgery patients. Run by Jan Campbell, an RN who had the surgery in November 2000.
  
• Jen's Weight Loss Journey A young woman's fight against her obesity with a surgical procedure. Daily journal entries, links, support, and useful information.
  
• Pacific Bariatric Surgical Medical Group, Inc. Comprehensive, long-lasting treatment for severe obesity using the Roux-en-Y divided gastric bypass in San Diego.
  
• Dr. Spivak/Houston Laproscopic Surgery Laparoscopic surgery for morbid obesity (Lap-Band). It is an investigational device in USA and surgery is performed under FDA clinical study. Located in Houston Texas.
  
• Bariatric Surgery Resources Find out where you can go for information and support on weight loss (bariatric) surgery.
  
• Non Adjustable Band Information, discussion, and profiles of patients having had Non Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery for the morbidly obese.
  
• Bariatric Treatment Centers Information about the Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Texas facilities providing surgically-based weight loss programs.
  
• The Mini-Gastric Bypass Surgical approach to fat and weight loss without diets, dieting or drugs. This laparoscopic treatment of severe obesity can usually be performed in 30-60 min.
  
• Surgical Team Advisors AGB weight loss surgery for morbid obesity.
  
• Obesity Center Provides weight loss programs consisting of gastric bypass surgery, stomach stapling and bariatric surgery. Includes an introduction, detail about the surgery, links and references. Located in Washington, DC.
  
• New Life Health and Fitness Offers laparoscopic gastric bypass for the treatment of morbid obesity. Includes information on the surgery, the program, the surgeons and contact details. Located in Hialeah, Florida.
  
• Laparoscopic Obesity and Heartburn Surgery Center Dr. Paramjeet Sabharwal and Dr. Wanda Kaniewski are board certified general surgeons, with extensive fellowship and residency training in Advanced Laparoscopy or Minimally Invasive Surgery such as Laparoscopic Morbid Obesity and Reflux Disease Surgery.
  
• NYU Program for Surgical Weight Loss Offered by NYU Medical Center. About the program, benefits of surgery, types of operations, resources, events and FAQ's. Located in New York City, NY.
  
• Berneda's Weight Loss Journey I had Open RNY Gastric Bypass Surgery and here are my pictures & journal. It was the BEST thing I've done for myself!!
  
• Deb's Weight Loss Journal This site is dedicated to me and the weight loss surgery I hope to have.
  
• Obesity Surgery Clinic Gastric stapling, gastric banding for weight reduction in severe obesity. Located in India. An article about the options and if they are for you.
  
• All About Amber A journey through the weight loss surgery experience. Information and opinions from a patient's point of view.
  
• Dallas Surgery Center for Weight Control Resource for information on Gastric Bypass Surgery, and Dr. John H. Alexander's medical practice. Located in Dallas, Texas.
  
• Surgical Weight Reduction Surgical weight reduction and body contouring, located in Ramsey, NJ.
  
• Adjustable Gastric Banding The authors personal story about Adjustable Gastric Banding. Tells about AGB from a patients view, and follows the surgery and post-op results.
  
• Body Contour Dedicated to the safe and effective removal of fat through tumescent liposuction. Located in South Perth, Western Australia. Includes information about the procedure and costs.