Helpful Links

Useful Links & Resources

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (https://asmbs.org/) The ASMBS or American Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery is the preeminent weight loss surgery organization in the United States. The ASMBS provides patients and surgeons with the resources they need for the advancement of the safety and efficacy of bariatric surgery. 

Obesity Action Coalition (https://www.obesityaction.org/) With over 50,000 members, the OAC provides support for and advocacy on behalf of those who are and have been affected by excess weight. The OAC has effectively improved access to treatment and prevention of obesity for countless Americans 

American Heart Association (www.AHA.com) Obesity has a direct and significant effect on heart health. Those who are suffering from obesity should be aware of the potential cardiac complications of obesity as they decide the best course of treatment for their particular circumstance 

IFSO – The International Federation of Surgical Obesity https://www.ifso.com/. An annual meeting of world wide providers for the treatment of surgical obesity. 

Ethicon (www.ethicon.com) Ethicon, Inc., a Division of Johnson & Johnson is one of the leaders in the development of laparoscopic surgical instruments used in many of our stapled procedures including the gastric bypass and the gastric sleeve 

Medtronic (www.medtronic.com) Is one of the leaders in the development of laparoscopic surgical instruments used in many of our stapled procedures including the gastric bypass and the gastric sleeve 

Apollo Endosurgery (https://apolloendo.com) Apollo Endosurgery recently acquired the Lap-Band® Adjustable Gastric Banding System. The Overstitch procedure

Obesity Help (https://www.obesityhelp.com/) Obesity Help is a leading forum and educational resource for those who are considering or who have undergone bariatric surgery. Forums such as OH can be very useful for patients as they can act as yet another layer of support 

Enterra (www.enterra.com) Gastric stimulators for the treatment of gastroparesis. 

SAGES (www.sages.org) Society for gastrointestinal procedures. Description of many of the available laparoscopic procedures that are presently options.