Do Bariatric Surgeons Belong Here?

[Rambodoc]

Hi. folks! I just wandered in here, like a proper victim. Before I get knee deep into this Forum, I need to know whether I actually belong here or not. I do have things to contribute and learn, at the same time. I ask because I got the impression during registration that this Forum is only for patients. If so, I will beat a hasty retreat and wish you all well!
BTW, my website is an attempt to serve as a place where you can get evidence-based information on WLS. I am at work, and building it brick by brick. Here it is: BMI India : Weight Loss India : bariatric surgery India : Bariatric Experts India.

[MsJacquiiC]

Hi Dr. B and welcome to The Journey. LOL @ wandering in like a proper victim -- WLSJourney.org is actually for anyone interested in WLS support and WLS information ==> Pre-ops - Post-ops and yes! Doctors. So feel free to contribute to the wealth of info we already have on the forums!

Nice site btw - Would you be interested in linking to WLSJourney.org on your site? Check out The Journey Link Directory for linking codes - I'd be happy to add your site to our link directory as well.

Again I say welcome. Enjoy the forum and Happy posting!

Jacquii.

[mlwrites]

I think it's great that physicians would be interested in keeping up with the pulse of what patients and mentors are saying about bariatric surgery. It's great that you have joined.

Bariatrics The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity. The term bariatrics was created around 1965, from the Greek root baro ("weight," as in barometer), suffix -iatr ("treatment," as in pediatrics), and suffix -ic ("pertaining to"). Besides the pharmacotherapy of obesity, it is concerned with obesity surgery.

[MsJacquiiC]

Originally Posted by mlwrites I think it's great that physicians would be interested in keeping up with the pulse of what patients and mentors are saying about bariatric surgery. It's great that you have joined.

I'm in complete agreement!
Good post.