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In 2011 a number of Medical organizations have not only recognized Obesity as a disease for the first time but have also recommended Bariatric Surgery as one of the best treatment options.  For more information see the links below:

January 2012 - Dr. Merriman's Patient - "Getting Her Life Back"
December 2011 - Six Year Diabetes Study - post Weight Loss Surgery
September 2011 – Endocrinologists Declare Obesity a Disease
August 2011 – Obesity Still Misunderstood by Medical Community
July 2011 – Why Obesity is a Disease
June 2011 – The Obesity Switch
April 2011 – American Heart Association Support Weight Loss Surgery
April 2011 – International Diabetes Foundation Support Weight Loss Surgery
February 2011 – FDA Approved Allergan Lap-Band® for reduced BMI's

Other Interesting Studies -
The Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
August 2011 – Bariatric Surgery Could Improve Fertility in Female Patients
August 2011 – Gastric Bypass Surgery Changes Food Preferences
July 2011 – Bariatric Surgery Can Pay for Itself in 2 Years
June 2011 – Bariatric Surgery May Ease Migraines