Obesity- Resources

Start here to learn more about the different types of weight loss surgery. You can also explore related issues like living with bariatric surgery, side effects, and other topics related to the surgery.

Learn the definitions and facts about bariatric surgery on this site from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It covers the different types of surgery, the benefits and side effects, clinical trials, and more.

This page from the National Institutes of Health takes a more in depth look at the different types of bariatric surgery. They are

Information from the Mayo Clinic on the different types of bariatric surgery.

This article from the Mayo Clinic takes a closer look at who is and is not a candidate for weight loss surgery.

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