Here are some VERY good links:
These compare the surgeries:
Keep in mind when comparing surgeries, that each site will try and "sell" you on their particular surgery. Do LOTS of research. Do not go solely off of one site's statistics.
Compares all surgeries
RNY vs. LapBand
RNY vs LapBand myths and facts.
Another RNY vs. Lapband
Again, RNY and Lapband.
Compares all
Another VERY good graph for ALL surgeries
Here is a GOOD booklet from northwestern related to RNY:
GREAT info Booklet
Here are nutrition packets:
Misc links:
Good site, look around :-)
Risks of RNY
The American Society for Bariatric Surgery
WLS Friends
Very good site LOTS of info
Bariatric Support Center (haven't really looked around there)
Watch the RNY surgery (Graphic)
List of links
WONDERFUL site
Obesity Action
Here are some good supply places:
Cheap Coromega If you want coromega (fish oil) for after surgery, this is the CHEAPEST place by far (If you want a free sample, go to Coromega )
VitaLady
Bariatric Eating
Bariatric Diet
Unjury
FitDay and SparkPeople EXCELLENT place to keep track of your diet, and it is FREE!!!
Please email me and let me know if any of these links are broken. Also, if you know of a really good site, please let me know and I will add it J
bravenet.com