INTRODUCTION

 

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WLS Lifestyles is for those who are researching, considering or have had weight loss surgery. WLS Lifestyles is a new publication dedicated to serving the needs of those who are investigating/ considering weight loss surgery, those currently in treatment and those who have entered into post-operative phase.  Each issue features articles written by Physicians/Surgeons, Dietician/Nutritionists, Psychologists, Fitness & Wellness Experts, Post-Op Patients and other industry professionals... providing you with non-biased, medical-fact based information.

The surgical procedure is only one of many tools that you need to succeed!  Learn to manage and maintain your weight loss and all of the challenges post-op successfully by reading WLS Lifestyles magazine. www.wlslifestyles.com

Founded in 1998, ObesityHelp.com is dedicated to the education, empowerment, and support all individuals affected by obesity, along with all others (friends, employers, physicians, etc.) concerned. We focus on common people afflicted with this common problem. Though technically a corporation, our focus is explicitly peer-to-peer oriented and non-commercial in nature. We aspire to defeat ignorance, isolation, and discrimination against the clinical disease of obesity. http://www.obesityhelp.com

American Obesity Association- ... Here you will find what we think is the most comprehensive site on obesity and overweight on the Internet. Obesity is not a simple ... http://www.obesity.org/

CDC - Overweight and Obesity- Overweight and Obesity. NEW. small map of funded states Overweight and Obesity State Programs Find out what 's happening in the different funded state programs. ... http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity

NASSO. North American Association for the Study of Obesity HighWire Press The North American Association for the Study of Obesity publishes Obesity Research. ... http://www.obesityresearch.org

NIDDK - NIH- ... What are the health risks? What can you do about it? What is obesity? To most people, the term "obesity" means to be very overweight. ... How is obesity treated? ...Weight Control Information Network

The North American Association for the Study of Obesity - FDA Proposes Action Plan to Confront Nation's Obesity Problem. Read the Press Release. ... Read the Press Release. NIH Obesity Research Strategic Plan Draft. ... http://www.naaso.org

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. ...
http://www.obesitylaw.com

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases The primary NIH organization for research on Obesity is the National Institute of Diabetes and ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/obesity.html

IFSO - http://www.obesity-online.com/ifso

ASBS -  http://www.asbs.org/html/meeting.html

California Medical Association - California Medical Association's mission is to promote the science and art of medicine, the care and well-being of patients, the protection of the public health, and the betterment of the medical profession; to promote similar interests in its component societies; and to unite with similar organizations in other states and territories of the United States to form the American Medical Association. http://www.cmanet.org

Los Angeles County Medical Association - The Los Angeles County Medical Association is a professional association representing physicians in all modes of practice and specialties, including solo practitioners, small- and large-group or hospital-based physicians, and students, interns and residents. http://www.lacmanet.org

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FOBI-LYTE CLUB STORE - You can view your shop at http://www.cafeshops.com/FobiLyteClub

Fobi-Lyte Club Online Support Group - This is a forum for patients of Dr. Mal Fobi and other people interested in weight loss surgery to come together and talk about their experiences. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Fobi-Support


The information on this web-page is designed to provide a basic understanding of what is involved in a decision whether or not to undergo this type of procedure.

It is not intended to act as a substitute for consultation with a physician but as an introduction to the subject matter and as a basis for discussion. There are many different weight loss procedures currently being performed by doctors at various centers in the Untied States and there are many methods of weight control.

You should discuss with your doctor any questions or concerns you may have regarding weight control before undergoing any treatment.