Links to Helpful Resources

ObesityHelp - ObesityHelp aids the obese patient in researching weight loss surgery options. Talk with peers who have had surgery, find insurance companies that approve bariatric surgery procedures, even locate a plastic surgeon.

Sleephelp USA - Devoted to assisting those who suffer from various sleep disorders, including snoring and sleep apnea, which is commonly seen in the obese patient.

American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) - The largest society for this specialty in the world, its purpose is to advance the art and science of bariatric surgery.

Academy of Bariatric Surgeons (ABS) - Dedicated to education, service, and support of the obese patient who is contemplating bariatric surgery or who has already had surgery.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) - The NIH is an A to Z index of health resources, hotlines, drug information, and clinical trials for the obese or non-obese individual.

American Obesity Association - Touts itself as "the most comprehensive site on obesity and overweight on the internet".

American Medical Association (AMA) - The core purpose of the AMA is to promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of public health.

FitDay.com - A free web site that provides on online journal designed to help you analyze and track the most important aspects of your fitness and health.

Obesity Law Institute (OLI) - A private law firm whose efforts are concentrated on representing obese persons against their health insurers for denial of the treatment of morbid obesity by bariatric surgery.