Here are several websites that you might find useful to you as you search for more information. These sites are for informational purposes only, medical questions for any information you are unsure about should be directed to your physician. We have made every attempt to provide correct addresses and information.
Bariatrics Specific Web Resources
Lap-Band
Information about lap-band bariatric surgery.
Bariatrics4Diabetes
Discusses the impact bariatric surgery has on eliminating type 2 diabetes.
Obesity Specific Web Resources
ObesityAction
Educational and advocacy information on obesity.
ObesityHelp
Resource for information based on specific stages of the surgery process, interactive support including a message board for surgery patients.
National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK)
Discusses surgery options, benefits and risks plus activity at any size and lifestyle selection.
ObesityLaw
Excellent resource for obesity law and healthcare matters. This is a great source for information.
General Health Information
Ohioline
State of Ohio Cooperative Extension Services: offers help with cooking, meal planning, etc.
National Cancer Institute
Information on cancer topics, research trials, and more.
HealthierUs
Consumers resource for nutrition, activity, and diesease prevention.
Mayo Clinic
Excellent reliable source for health, nutrition, and exercise information.
Consumer Health
Articles and newsletters for health, insurance questions, and more.
Food & Drug Administration
Website for reporting and analyzing reports of adverse events from herbs and supplements by professionals and consumers.
NetWellness
Offers quality health information and education.
WebMD
Excellent resource for health, nutrition, and excercise information.
Professional Groups & Associations
American Heart Association
American Society for Bariatric Surgery
American Diabetes Association
American Dietetic Association
American Council on Exercise
American Obesity Association
Nutrition Information
Nutrition
Government nutrition information.
CalorieKing
Nutrition information for 40,000+ foods, plus meal & activity planning, recording & goal analysis.
DietFacts
Nutrition info on foods including restaurant and fast foods. Assists with lifestyle planning, recording & goal analysis.
MyPyramid
Food guidance system can be customized for nutrition and exercise.
National Institutes of Health
a government website for researched health information, publications, risk assessment tools and a meal planner.
Recipes
AllRecipes
Database of recipes. Allows search for specific needs (low fat, diabetes, etc). You can choose and save recipes, adjust serving size, nutrition information for each recipe & print grocery lists.
CookingLight
Includes lifestyle tips and some “light” recipes.
KraftFoods
Cooking school, family lifestyle information and recipe searches.
MealsForYou
Meals & recipes with calories & exchanges.
Physical Fitness
Fitness
Government guidelines for fitness & health.
ShapeUp
Provides tips for fitness fun and a healthy lifestyle.
There is a wealth of information to be found on the internet regarding weight loss and bariatric surgery. You may also want to search using some key words in a search engine. Here are a few suggestions:
- Bariatric
- Obesity
- Lap-Band
- Gastric By-pass
- BMI index
- Morbid obesity
- Comorbidity
- Weight loss surgery