Perhaps one of the best places to start your research is to read about The Story of Surgery for Obesity.
Start HERE to learn about the various procedures and surgical techniques used over the years to treat morbid obesity.
"The purpose of the society is to advance the art and science of bariatric surgery..."
The American Society for Bariatric Surgery
The American Society of Bariatric Physicians
"The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) is a national professional medical specialty society of licensed physicians (doctors of medicine [M.D.] and osteopathy [D.O.]) who offer specialized programs in the medical treatment of obesity (bariatrics) and its associated conditions."
International Bariatric Surgery Register
"The purpose of the International Bariatric Surgery Registry (IBSR) is to promote optimum care of patients undergoing surgical treatment of severe obesity..."
The Obesity Law and Advocacy Center
The Obesity Law & Advocacy Center is a full-service private law firm devoted to representing morbidly obese persons in a variety of legal matters.
The American Obesity Association
"Educating the public about obesity and its role in causing illness and unnecessary deaths
Helping health professionals to provide the best possible care for people with obesity
Encouraging efforts to prevent obesity especially in children
Advocating that insurance companies and third-party payers provide adequate coverage for obesity treatment and prevention
Persuading government officials and legislators and fund more obesity research and eliminate laws and policies that negatively affect those with the disease
Ending social, economic and legal discrimination against those who suffer from obesity
Supporting research by universities and individual scientists through our fund-raising affiliate, the American Obesity Association Research Foundation"
North American Association for the
Study of Obesity
"The IASO represents scientists, medical and health professionals working to advance knowledge and understanding of the relationship between bodyweight and health through research and dialogue all over the world."
The Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity and Adults
The International Association for the
Study of Obesity
Obesity Research is a journal that is intended to increase knowledge, stimulate research, and promote better management of people with obesity. To achieve these goals, the journal publishes original scientific articles in all areas of obesity research. The journal also publishes relevant review articles, commentaries, letters to the editor, and public health/medical news or points of view.
The National Women's Health Information Center
"Welcome to the National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC), a service of the Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health and Human Services. The NWHIC provides a gateway to the vast array of Federal and other women's health information resources. Our site on the World Wide Web can help you link to, read, and download a wide variety of women's health-related material developed by the Department of Health and Human Services, other Federal agencies, and private sector resources. "
Obesity Meds and Research News
"OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS is a subscriber-supported advertisement-free newsletter with the latest information on obesity medications, weight loss and diet studies written for professionals and patients."
This article is from the Aug. 2000 WebMD. It discusses the Fobi pouch and how the extra band around the stoma (the opening between the pouch and the small intestines) may keep patients from regaining weight.
A WebMD December, 2000 article. It describes the journey of a 30-year old woman who had gastric bypass surgery. It also discusses the successes and complications of the surgery and the health risks of obesity.
