Diet Center
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Lap-band surgery procedure and video
The Obesity Group
The minimally-invasive Lap-band surgery is offered in many diet centers. Here is a bit about how it works and what to expect.
The WebMD diet center
WebMD
WebMD offers diet tools and information tailored specifically to you. Worth checking out.
Surgery for obesity treatment
American Society for Bariatric Surgery
There are many kinds of surgery offered by different diet centers. Here is a convenient overview of most of them offered by a professional organization.
All about vertical gastrectomy
Laparoscopic Associates
One surgery used in diet centers is vertical gastrectomy. Here is a good overview to inform you of what is involved with this procedure.
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery
The Diet Center
One of the most popular surgeries performed at diet centers is the roux-en-Y procedure. Learn about it here and view an illustration.
Options for obesity treatment
Valley Med. Ctr.
There are different ways diet centers may treat your obesity. A few of them are described in this article.
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Choosing a diet center
Learn That
Do you know what to look for in chooing a diet center? This chatty article makes suggestions to get you started.
Federal guidelines
Federal Trade Commission
It's long and a bit heavy reading, but this is very important information for anyone about to undertake a diet program. Make sure you're not getting ripped off by scammers!`
Is bariatric surgery right for you?
Barix Centers
Although it is offered by most diet centers, bariatric surgery is not for everyone. This calculator will help you decide if it's an idea you should consider further or not.
Evaluating diet centers and programs
Colorado State University
Here are some pros and cons of popular diet centers and plans.
Choosing an obesity surgery diet center
Surgical Diet Center
What do you need to be aware of before you select a diet center for your obesity surgery?
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Considering the risks of bariatric surgery
Business Week
Many diet centers will suggest bariatric surgery because of the risks associated with obesity. But what about the risks of surgery?

