Useful Links

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity IFSO

American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) - Founded in 1983, foremost American surgeons have formed the ASBS leadership to advance the art and science of bariatric surgery by continued encouragement of its members.

Realize Band - Only the Realize™ Personalized Banding Solution gives you the Realize mySuccess™ program, which provides support to help you successfully achieve long-term weight loss with the REALIZE Band.

Lap-Band™ - This site is dedicated to information about the BioEnterics® LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding System, the newest and only adjustable surgical treatment for morbid obesity in the United States.

INAMED - On this web site, you can find introductory information that will help you in your further discussions with a clinician about weight-loss surgery with the BioEnterics® LAP-BAND® System.

ObesityLaw - The Obesity Law & Advocacy Center is the first and premier advocacy practice devoted to representing the interests of morbidly obese persons in health care and discrimination matters.

NorthWest Hospital & Medical Center - At Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, they have a history of providing both inpatient and outpatient surgery in a comfortable, accessible setting. Surgical services are offered at two locations – the main hospital campus and at the Northwest Ambulatory Surgery center located at the Northwest Outpatient Medical Center.

Fitday - Use your free online account to enter your daily foods and exercise. FitDay analyzes all your information and shows you the results.

SparkPeople - SparkPeople is an online community and gets significant news coverage as one of the biggest diet and health sites in the world.

Bariatric Eating - If you've had or are considering a surgical weight loss procedure - Gastric Bypass, RNY, Lap Band, or Gastric Sleeve, this is the right place for good post-op nutrition, accurate info, and positive support. Protein Drinks and our Bariatric Post-Op food choices do not have to be a punishment!

Bariatric Edge - Content about Obesity and the different types of surgical procedures performed and locations of surgeons.

BLIS - BLIS provides consulting services to leading bariatric surgeons throughout the U.S. With a unique mix of data, knowledge and expertise pertaining to bariatric surgical complications, BLIS is able to help clients create financial certainty for patients and providers, which leads to increased patient access and improved financial margins.

Evergreen Hospital - 275-bed Evergreen Hospital Medical Center is the cornerstone of Evergreen Healthcare services that include medical groups, home care, hospice and many other services. Since opening our doors in 1972, our patient and family-centered philosophy, combined with our commitment to advancing medical technologies, has enabled us to provide you with exceptional care for whatever life brings.

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