Our goal is to support you with valuable, accurate information about bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery is a life-changing procedure, and we want you to know the facts. Whether it’s through connecting you with a bariatric surgeon, hearing the individual experiences of patients, or browsing detailed facts about surgery from the comfort of your own home, we want to provide you with information so you can take your next step with confidence.

The Resource Library has easy-to-print, convenient lists of questions for bariatric surgeons, primary care physicians, your insurance company, and others.

The first step to transforming your health is use of a BMI Calculator. Simple to use, the BMI Calculator is an easy way to see if your health is at risk because of obesity.

If you have trouble understanding any terms you hear in a conversation with your doctor or read on this website, go to the Glossary of Terms for a clear definition.