Useful links

There are many organisations that provide useful information about obesity, how to lose weight safely and bariatric surgery. We recommend the following:

• British Obesity Surgery Patient Association (BOSPA) – a patient support group providing information for patients who are considering or have undergone weight-loss surgery: www.bospa.org

• Weight Loss Surgery Info (WLSinfo) – a registered charity offering support to patients who are considering or have undergone weight-loss surgery: www.wlsinfo.org.uk

• National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) – an independent organisation that provides national health guidance: read more about the NICE obesity guidance