Online Resources

This information is provided to patients considering surgical treatment for morbid obesity. Internet Web sites with accurate information about obesity and surgical treatment of obesity include:

1. www.asbs.org
   Web site of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery (the surgery for morbid obesity)
2. www.obesityhelp.com
   Web site for The Association for Morbid Obesity Support
3. www.gastricbypass.com
   This Web site is maintained by the surgical group in San Diego, CA, that pioneered
   laparoscopic surgery for morbid obesity.
4. www.obesitylaw.com
   A law firm that specializes in dealing with the challenges of obesity, including
   insurance approval and appeals for weight loss surgery.
5. www.lapband.com
   This Web site is provided and managed by Inamed, the makers of the LAP-BAND® System. Check it out for more detailed information about the LAP-BAND® System.