Resources

Bariatric Surgery: Overview of Procedural Options -educational presentation that provides an overview of the obesity epidemic, potential benefits and risks of bariatric surgery and an overview of procedural options. Please note that this presentation cannot be duplicated or replicated without the permission of Covidien.

A Primary Care Physicians Guide: Management of the Obese Patient Before and After Surgery - provides an overview of obesity and the associated risks, potential bariatric procedure options, preoperative evaluation, postoperative care, and sources of additional information

For more information regarding bariatric surgery, potential procedure options, patient testimonials and to locate a surgeon near you, please click on the link below to visit Covidien’s patient education site: www.Bariatrics4Diabetes.com

Outside Sources of Additional Information

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) -the ASMBS has as its goal the improvement of public health and well-being by lessening the burden of the disease of obesity and related diseases throughout the world.

International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) -the IFSO is a federation composed of 34 national associations of bariatric surgeons as well as individual members who have not yet formed national associations. IFSO brings together surgeons and allied health professionals involved in the treatment of morbidly obese patients

Surgical Review Corporation -the Surgical Review Corporation promotes the delivery of bariatric surgical care with the highest levels of efficacy, efficiency and safety. SRC is an independent body that facilitates the Bariatric Centers of Excellence application and approval process.

Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) -the Obesity Action Coalition is a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving a voice to those affected by obesity. The OAC was formed to build a nationwide coalition of patients to become active advocates and spread the important message of the need for obesity education.

Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases -the official journal of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.