American Academy of Family Physicians
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Visit the site for an information-rich section entitled, "Working with Your Doctor to Overcome Overweight and Obesity". |
American Obesity Association
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This site is one of the web's most comprehensive sources of information on obesity and overweight. |
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
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American Society for Metabloic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) is an association of bariatric surgeons. The site includes a section for patients that includes a BMI calculator, a find-a-surgeon area, and detailed descriptions of the various types of bariatric surgery. |
| Association for Obesity Help |
This site offers information and resources on obesity and bariatric surgery. It contains a library of answers that patients have posted to commonly asked questions about the emotional and health aspects of the surgery process.
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| Weight Control Information Network |
Weight-control Information Network (WIN) is an information service from the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases and the National Institutes of Health. This page aims to provide science-based information, with links to fact sheets on current hot topics, research, and statistics. The Gastrointestinal Surgery for Severe Obesity page covers the basics of gastric bypass surgery, including its risks and benefits. |
