WeightWise makes available these resources to ensure excellent pre and post operative success. These pages contain detailed information regarding each stage of your journey.

For more information on obesity, weight loss surgery and surgical options, please click on any of the links listed below.

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
www.asbs.org

Consensus Statement regarding Morbid Obesity: ASMBS website

ASMBS Statement on JAMA Study on Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

ASMBS Statement on Sleeve Gastrectomy

North American Association for the Study of Obesity

Weight Loss Surgery Options

Obesity Law and Advocacy Center

American Diabetes Association

American Society of Bariatric Physicians

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health

American Heart Association

American Dietetic Association

Surgical Review Corp.

Foundation Surgery
Our partners in bariatric surgery.

Ethicon
Ethicon is a subdivision of Johnson & Johnson. They make tools for laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. They created this site to increase access to quality bariatric surgeons.

Lap-Band
The makers of the only FDA approved Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band.

San Antonio Bariatric
Our strategic partners in San Antonio, TX. Affiliated with Foundation Bariatric Hospital of San Antonio.

ObesityHelp
The gorilla of online obesity information. Critiques and other information about surgeons and programs – all patient driven.

Dr. Kamal Sawan
Website for Kamal Sawan, MD. One of the plastic surgeons who practices at Foundation Bariatric Hospital and is interested in reconstruction after massive weight loss.

Genesis
Website for Jayesh Panchal, MD. One of the plastic surgeons who practices at the FBHO and is interested in reconstruction after massive weight loss.