Resources

Northwest Medical Center Surgical Weight Loss Handbook

This helpful handbook is given to all of our surgical weight loss patients to help act as a guide both before and after surgery.

American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

Founded in 1983, foremost American surgeons have formed the society's leadership and have established an excellent organization with educational and support programs for surgeons and allied health professionals. The purpose of the society is to advance the art and science of bariatric surgery by continued encouragement of its members.

Obesity Surgery Directory

Is the biggest and the best directory about Obesity Surgery on the Internet. Anything you can think about Obesity Surgery, you can find here.

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.

Support Groups

This Tucson-based group was created to provide information, support, and encouragement to those individuals in Southern Arizona who have had Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) or who are considering having the surgery. Our desire is for each member to obtain info to make the life decision best suited for them individually.

Weight Loss Digest & Index

Online Source For Weight Loss, Diet and Fitness. Your free guide for weight loss, diet and fitness. Featuring articles, message boards, diet guide, calculators, healthy recipes and more. Lose the weight and reach your goals with our free resources and expert advice.

The Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgery

SAGES represents a worldwide community of surgeons that can bring minimal access surgery, endoscopy and emerging techniques to patients in every country.