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Links to Additional Resources
American Obesity Association
A comprehensive site on overweight and obesity.
http://www.obesity.org
American Society for Bariatric Surgery
Professional society dedicated to advancing the art and science of bariatric
surgery.
http://www.asbs.org
Bariatric Edge
Hear gastric bypass patients talk about how they handled their fears and concerns about the surgery. Hear health care professionals talk about the facts of bariatric surgery.
http://www.bariatricedge.com/dtcf/pages/experience1.htm
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute – Obesity Guidelines (technical)
Guidelines on the identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/ob_home.htm
National Institutes of Health
Obesity research to facilitate progress toward obesity prevention and treatment.
http://obesityresearch.nih.gov/index.htm
ObesityHelp
A vibrant member community that offers support, information, advocacy, and hope to individuals seeking permanent victory over obesity.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity
Surgical Review Corporation
Promotes excellence in the delivery of bariatric surgical care. Establishes requirements for Center of Excellence designation.
http://www.surgicalreview.org
Walk from Obesity
A fundraising event to benefit the education, research, and treatment of obesity. Created by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery Foundation.
http://www.walkfromobesity.com/index.php
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