Avon Obesity Service

Avon Obesity Service is a Bristol-based (Spire Bristol Hospital) team of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing medical and surgical treatment as an aid to weight loss programmes for obese patients throughout the United Kingdom.

Website URL: http://www.avonobesityservice.co.uk

Dr Frering

One of the most experienced weight loss surgeons in the world, Dr Frering has personally performed many thousands of operations for the treatment of obesity. He is a lead in the The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders  [IFSO]

SELARL CD2F 
29, Av des Sources
69009 LYON FRANCE
Website URL: www.laparoscopic-surgeon.com 

 

The Royal College of Physicians

The Royal College of Physicians aims to ensure high quality care for patients by improving standards and influencing policy and practice in modern medicine. It sets standards for clinical practice, conducts examinations, defines and monitors education and training programmes for physicians, supports doctors in their practice of medicine, and advises the Government, public and the profession on healthcare issues.

Website URL: http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk

European Federation of Endocrine Societies (EFES)

The European Federation of Endocrine Societies (EFES) is a non-profit organization established to promote endocrinology in Europe. Its major objectives are to promote communication between all who are interested in endocrinology and to advance research and education in endocrinology.

Website URL: http://www.euro-endo.org

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

OSA online is a non commercial site, providing information and resources about Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). A serious, potentially life-threatening disorder. Sleep disorders affect over 770,000 people in the UK.

Website URL: http://www.osaonline.com/default.asp

Mayo Clinic

Do you feel like you can't keep up with the latest nutrition news because it's always changing? While it's true that what is known about nutrition and diet is evolving, there are some nutrition basics you can keep in mind. By knowing these nutrition basics, you'll be better equipped to sort through the latest research and advice.

Websire URL: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/MY00431  

Medline Plus

MedlinePlus directs you to information to help answer questions about obesity surgery and other medical topics. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from the American National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other US government agencies and health-related organizations. Preformulated searches are included and give easy access to medical journal articles. Extensive information about drugs, and latest health news is also included in this site.

Website URL:  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/weightlosssurgery.html

Medic Alert (recommended for all people with a gastric band)

Website URL: http://www.medicalert.co.uk

Diabetes UK

Website URL: http://www.diabetes.org.uk/home.htm

Weight control Information Network

Website URL: http://win.niddk.nih.gov/statistics/index.htm

Dr Frering

Centre de Consultations Spécialisées de la Sauvegarde
25, Av des Sources
69009 LYON FRANCE
Tel : +33(0)437 497 010
Fax +33(0)437 497 013

Website URL: www.laparoscopic-surgeon.com

Obesity and Related Conditions/Diseases

Website URL: http://www.obesityinamerica.org/relateddiseases.html

RemedyFind

Patient rated solutions to various health problems.

Website URL: http://www.remedyfind.com (link specific to weight loss - http://remedyfind.com/rm-3919-Gastric.asp)