Helpful Resources

Weight Loss and Weight Loss Surgery Resources

• American Obesity Association
  “the most comprehensive site on obesity and overweight on the Internet.”
  
• American Society for Bariatric Surgery
  The society of surgeons who have a special interest and expertise in surgery for obesity.
  Dr. Fermelia and Dr. Parnell are members of this society
  
• American Society for Bariatric Physicians
  Dr Fermelia is a member of this Society
  
• Inamed / Lap-Band
  Manufacturer of the Laparoscopic Band
  Visit this site if you are interested in the Lap Band
  
• loseyourfat.com
  
• National Institutes of Health
  Type in search word “obesity”
  
• National Institutes of Health - Consensus Statement on Obesity 1991
  
• NHLBI, Obesity Guidelines
  The “Executive Summary” is a good place to start
  
• Obesity Online  
  A great resource for medical care providers
  
• Obesity Law and Advocacy Center
  For information and assistance with insurance approvals, in difficult cases. (OR If you have been denied WLS) ( California )
  
• ObesityLawsuit.com
  If you have been denied WLS, this is information on a class action lawsuit for such individuals
  
• ObesityLawyers.com
  For information and assistance with insurance approvals, in difficult cases. (OR If you have been denied WLS) ( New York )
  
• Shape Up America
  Dr. C. Everett Koop's project to improve the health of Americans through weight consciousness.
  
• United Medical Center
  Rocky Mountain Weight Loss Associate’s partner in weight loss surgery
  
• Weight Control Information Network
  An information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDD)
  Obesity information from the NIH

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