Eating Disorder Hope does not maintain an opinion on bariatric surgery. This information is provided for our website visitors to review and arrive at their own conclusions. We do encourage those considering bariatric procedures to investigate the risks and consequences of this surgery fully and to make a decision based upon the best outcome for their physical health.

Resources Pro & Con Bariatric Surgery

• American Society for Bariatric Surgery
• American College of Nutrition
• American Obesity Association
• American Society for Clinical Nutrition
• International College of Surgeons
• International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
• National Institutes of Health
• NHLBI, Obesity Guidelines
• North American Association for the Study of Obesity
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
• Shape Up America
• Statistics Related to Obesity
• Obesity Action Coalition
• University of Pennsylvania Health
• WINS - We Insist on Natural Shapes

Facts To Consider

• Statistical Results Of The Lapband Procedure
• Rationale For The Surgical Treatment Of Morbid Obesity
• Risks Of Bariatric Surgery

Connect With Others Considering
or Have Experienced Bariatric Surgery

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Recommended Articles

• by Sharon K. Farber, PhD: Weight Loss Surgery: A Magic Bullet? A Realistic Look At The Medical And Psychological Risks, 2003
• Allison, K. C., Grilo, C. M., Masheb, R. M., & Stunkard, A. J. Binge eating disorder and night eating syndrome: A comparative study of disordered eating. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, in press.
• Allison, K.C. & Stunkard, A.J. Obesity and Eating Disorders. Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 2005; 28: 55-67.

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