Visit the following Web sites to learn more about weight-loss (bariatric) surgery and other valuable health information and news.

Bariatric Surgery

Associations & Organizations

American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) ~ Web site of ASBS, the world’s largest society for bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. Information and news, much more.

WLS Systems

LAP-BAND ~ Learn about the LAP-BAND system, the safest, least invasive and only adjustable weight-loss surgery for morbid obesity.

Financing

Care Credit ~ Patient payment plan and healthcare financing program for weight-loss surgery and many other medical financing needs.

APFUSA ~ Patient financing.

Captial One Healthcare Finance ~ Patient financing

Medloan Finance ~ Specializing in helping people with their financing needs for their Medical / Dental Procedures.

Legal

Viscio & Associates ~ A national law firm representing the interests of morbidly obese persons in health care and discrimination matters (e.g., bariatric surgery, obesity denials, insurance denials and appeals).

Medical Centers & Surgeons

Wittgrove Bariatric Center ~ Web site of Dr. Alan Wittgrove, the first surgeon to perform the laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure.

UCI Bariatric Information ~ The University of California, Irvine (UCI) Medical Center is the only university hospital in Orange County, offering a full scope of acute- and general-care services, with more than 300 specialty physicians and 50 primary-care doctors including bariatric surgeons and services.

The Cleveland Clinic ~ Our program is focused on addressing obesity with modern treatment strategies, research and education.

Weight Loss

Associations & Organizations

Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) ~ The mission of the OAC is to elevate and empower those affected by obesity through education, advocacy and support.

Fitness

San Antonio “Curves” Fitness Centers ~ Portal for Curves fitness centers in the Alamo City. Curves features a 30-minute fitness routine and healthy weight-loss programs. Dr. Nilesh Patel advocates Curves for his female patients prior to—and after—WLS, and offers two free membership offers for existing and future Curves members. [link above to Curves page on TBS website]

Fat Fighter Blogs ~ Blog dedicated to to unite & promote health, fitness & weight loss bloggers.

Food & Diet

Baribites.com ~ Weight-loss recipes for success after bariatric surgery.

Nashua Nutrition ~ Weight-loss products used by physicians and weight-loss centers at discount prices. Ideal for phases surrounding bariatric surgery and variety host of diets (e.g., general weight loss, low calorie, protein-sparing, diabetic, metabolic syndrome).

Weight Loss International ~ Free diet center. Essential health and weight loss diet information that teaches you the truth about fast weight loss programs that promise quick weight loss.

Vitamins & Supplements

Bariatric Advantage ~ Multivitamins and mineral formulas engineered to meet the nutritional needs of patients preparing for and having undergone bariatric surgical procedures. These nutritional supplements are professionally formulated with input by experienced bariatric surgeons and well-respected nutritional experts.

Health News & Information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ~ The federal government’s Web site providing information and news about trends, health consequences and government programs for obesity and many other diseases and conditions.

American Diabetes Association (ADA) ~ ADA’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by this disease. Available in English and Spanish.