Links
Of use to all WLS patients on their various journey’s
A great guide to Portion Control from WebMD.com.
http://www.weightlosssurgery.org.nz/resources/american-guidelines-2013 Important info on the correct testing and follow up post surgery
NZ Weight Loss Surgery Community
National Association for Weight Loss Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America
http://beariatric.com/2013/12/16/10-cold-hard-facts-about-weight-loss-surgery Article about 10 Cold Hard Facts about Weight Loss Surgery
5 Best Tips to Help You Mentally Prepare For Bariatric Surgery
http://www.bmj.com/content/347/bmj.f5934 Article from the British Medical Journal on Weight Loss Surgery success
https://www.facebook.com/groups/weightlosssurgerynewzealand This is a secure page, permission is required to join
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WLSNZ2011/members This is a Secret page, permision is required to join
https://www.facebook.com/groups/477446035643232 This is a secure page, permission is required to join
http://www.bariatricafterlife.com/2012/06/reality-check-yes-it-does-happen A very interesting read about possible effects of alcohol post WLS
http://www.5daypouchtest.com In 5 Days you can rediscover your pouch, get back on track and lose weight with your weight loss surgery tool.
You have not failed! You can learn to use the tool again!
http://bariatrictimes.com/the-latest-on-nutrition-and-hair-loss-in-the-bariatric-patient An interesting article from The Bariatric Times, on WLS Post Operative hair loss
http://www.meltingmama.net/files/impaired-alcohol-metabolism.pdf Results of a study about pre and post WLS and alcohol absorbtion