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View the details of this row. http://www.sabariatric.com/ I found this site to be very informative about the RNY and the Lap Band surgeries Ronnie
View the details of this row. http://laparoscopicsurgeon-online.com/about_gastric_bypass_for_morbid_.htm Advanced Techniques for Laparoscopy by Dr. Namir Katkhouda: This site tells more about Dr. K and his procedure. Ronnie
View the details of this row. http://www.lapsurgery.com
Very Informative:  More than you ever wanted to know about Lap surgery in general and Bariatric Lap procedures.  Goes into detail about possible complications.... Makes you glad you have an EXPERT in the field.
Ronnie
View the details of this row. http://www.fitday.com
I found Fitday.com a great site.  It's a food and exercise journal for calculating weightloss, nutritional analysis, intake, exercise,etc. The best thing is it is FREE! 
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View the details of this row. http://www.obesityhelp.com/InterestedInWeightLoss.php

From Obesity Help.com: Body Mass Index Calculator.

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View the details of this row. http://sabariatric.com/diet_plan Good info on the surgery and post op diet: click on "home" for more options. maureen
View the details of this row. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ossg-plasticsurgery/ This is another Obesity Surgery Support Group OSSG that is all about plastic surgery after the WLS...busy board. maureen
View the details of this row. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OSSG-vitamins-minerals/?yguid=88126483 Another support site.....this one is for vitamin and mineral supplementation. maureen
View the details of this row. www.vitalady.com this is the site of a 9 year post op who sells protein products and vitamins etc at competetive prices..she sells samples too...good info available....I have no connection except that I use some of her products. maureen
View the details of this row. http://home.teleport.com/~jbdubois/SugarFree.shtml
Jeanine's Sugar-Free* Recipes: I got this from another group I belong to....has some good recipes on it you may want to try if you ever have a sweet tooth.  
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View the details of this row. http://www.spotlighthealth.com/morbid_obesity/mo/mo.htm
Here is Carnie Wilson's story and also some information on Ann Wilson (of the music group Heart) and her lap band surgery.  Also provides message boards and other information on WLS
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View the details of this row. http://www.asbs.org/html/rationale/rationale.html
Rationale for the surgical treatment of morbid obesity...a paper from the American Society for Bariatric Medicine.
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View the details of this row. http://suewidemark.freeservers.com/nuwls_faq.htm#contents FAQ's about the WLS. Has interesting health info about long term effects of surgery. Ronnie
View the details of this row. http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=healthNews&storyID=2820086 WLS surgery success depends on the experience of the doctor. Artical I found on obesityhelp, very good. Read this and Dr. K's bio.... You feel good Ronnie
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Restaurant Cards from Obesity Help.com.  When you are PostOp these might be helpful when you go to your favorite restaurants.  Just print out and carry with you.
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Here are a few sources from Obesity Help for Medic Alert bracelets. There is varying opinions on whether one is needed or not.  If you have a question about it, go to Obesity Help LIBRARY and type in search words: "medic alert bracelet" and there is alot of information that might help you decide.
Suggestions from ObesityHelp.com members for wording:
 
"Gastric Bypass - Do Not Blindly Place N/G Tube. Use Endoscopy"
 
"Careful with NG tubes- Gastric Bypass patient"
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There are some great protein shake recipes at this site
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Here is a great website I just came across.  Lots of information.
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A good resource for information various supplements and what they are meant to do.  Includes side effects and recommended dosages.
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