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The information on this web-page is designed to provide a basic understanding of what is involved in a decision whether or not to undergo this type of procedure.

It is not intended to act as a substitute for consultation with a physician but as an introduction to the subject matter and as a basis for discussion. There are many different weight loss procedures currently being performed by doctors at various centers in the Untied States and there are many methods of weight control.

You should discuss with your doctor any questions or concerns you may have regarding weight control before undergoing any treatment.

 

 
PUBLICATIONS
 

2007/September - Obesity Help Magazine - Cynthia Shyne - Even My Feet Lost Weight! by Niloo E. Sarabi

2007/Fall - WLS Lifestyles Magazine - My Weight Loss Surgery Story - A New Life, a New Outlook by Nancy Smay

2007/Summer - WLS Lifestyles Magazine - My Weight Loss Surgery Story - Getting Her Life Back by Nancy Smay

2007/Issue 4 - Obesity Help Magazine - Reclaiming Life by Niloo E. Sarabi

2007/Issue 2 - Obesity Help Magazine - Lisette's Miracles by Niloo E. Sarabi

2006/Third Quarter - WLS Lifestyles Magazine - Donna Burks Just a Pretty Face by Donna Burks

2006/Second Quarter - WLS Lifestyles Magazine - My Vanity - Saved My Life! by Ngwebifor Fobi

2006/Issue 3 - Obesity Help Magazine - Wit, Wisdom and Weight Loss Surgery - Comedian Carrie Snow Shares Her Story by Barbara Bietz

2006/Issue 2 - Obesity Help Magazine - A Fabulous Transformation - Fuzzy Fantabulous's Journey to Better Health by Niloo E. Sarabi

2006/Issue 1 - Obesity Help Magazine - The Brazilian Soul Sister - An Interview with Guadalupe D'Lushus by Niloo E. Sarabi

2006/April - Southern California Physicians Magazine - Article on Dr. MAL Fobi

2006/April 3 - People Magazine - How Etta Got Her Groove Back - Once 400 lbs., "At Last" singer Etta James is less than half the woman she used to be, thanks to gastric bypass surgery by Jason Lynch and Champ Clark

2005/Issuse 5 - Obesity Help Magazine - With Flying Colors - An Interview with Country Music Radio Personality Blair Garner by Ngwebifor Mignon

2005/Nov-Dec - Bariatric Times Magazine - An Interview with Mathias A.L. Fobi MD, FACS, FACN, FICS - A "Founding Father" of the ASBS

2005/Nov-Dec - Bariatric Times Magazine - Walk from Obesity 2005 - On September 24, 2005, 56 major cities across the United States celebrated the 3rd Annual American Society for Bariatric Surgery Foundation Walk from Obesity. Two cities share the memorable day for the readers of Bariatric Times...

2005/Oct-Dec - WLS Lifestyles Magazine - A Life Makeover - The Rochelle Gear Story by Ngwebifor M. Fobi

2005/Jul-Sept - WLS Lifestyles Magazine - Etta James - At Last by Ngwebifor Fobi

2004/Winter - WLS Lifestyles Magazine - For My Boys - I did this for myself, and I did this for my family. I want to be around for them. by Brian K. Davidson

2004/Spring - WLS Lifestyles Magazine - 18 Years Post-Op and Still Singing by Melinda Chatman

2004/Spring - Obesity Help Magazine - A Father's Legacy, A Daughter's Quest - Ngelah Alyssa Fobi's Story by Niloo E. Sarabi

2004/Spring - Obesity Help Magazine - From a Size 4X to A Size 4 - Two Sisters Shed Their Weight by Ronda Enbinder

2004 - In Touch Magazine - The 10 Most Amazing Cele Slimdowns - The sweat! The salad! The surgeries! Hollywood's weight-loss winners - Randy Jackson

2004/Issue 2 - Obesity Help Magazine - Just Believe Dreams Do Come True - The Brinetta Thomas Story

2004/August - Essence Magazine - Health - When Dieting Doesn't Work - Desperate to lose weight, many sisters are turning to bariatric surgery. but while it can offer a new lease on life, there are some weighty risks to consider.

2004/July - Ebony Magazine - Taking It Off - 50 pounds or more lighter, obesity victims reveal their secrets by Joy Bennett Kinnon

2004/March - ICI Les Gens du Cameroun Magazine (in French) - Celebre "Fobi" des kilos... - Mathias A. L. Fobi est le chirurgien de la nouvelle generation qui a mis au point une methode qui l'a rendu celebre au Etat-Unis.

2004/January - Obesity Help Magazine - Fat was Hardly a Laughing Matter for Actress JoMarie Payton - Following surgery 18 years ago, Payton's weight problems are no longer a "Family Matter," as she reveals in her slimmer and heathier role in real life.

2004/January - Essence Magazine - Said Etta James - Interview by Jeannine Amber

2004/January 26 - People Magazine - How To Lose Big - Who is the svelte new judge on American Idol? It's Randy Jackson. slimmed down and feeling fly six months after gastric bypass surgery.

2003/Spring - WLS Lifestyles Magazine - Celebrating 10 Years and a New Lease on Life - Like most 29-year-olds, David Stroup longed to stand on his own. He wanted to work and get out of his parent's house. But standing - let alone most other physical activities such as working or walking - were frustrated hopes for the 591 pound Downey, California resident, who was almost completely disabled to his severe obesity. by Ngwebifor Fobi

2003/September - Ebony Magazine - At Last - Etta james Loses 200 Pounds and Finds A New Zest For Life.

2003/August - In Touch magazine - Idol gets Sexy! - American Idol promises the sexiest season ever. Only hotties need apply!

2003/August 18 - People Magazine - The New Roseanne - I feel sexy, says Barr, who shed 80 lbs. after gastric bypass surgery in 1998.

2003/June - US Magazine - An Idol Judge's Decision - Randy's Radical Weight-Loss Surgery by Leslie Gornstein

2003/Febuary 4 - The Alumni Arsenal - Contemporary Scientist Sociotechnology, the Wachunguzi and the 21st Century - by Baruti L Katembo

2002/November - In Touch Magazine - This Mom's A Beauty Queen - How Robin Facer lost 100 pounds and found a whole new life.

2004/April-May - Positive Living Magazine - Meet A Brand-New Kimberly - by Jennifer Ludlow

1999/June - Ebony Magazine - Mathias Fobi, M.D. Surgeaon To The Star - Doctor changes shape of Hollywood heavyweights (and others) with dramatic weight-loss procedure by Joy Bennet Kimnon

1999/June 16 - Press-Telegram Newspaper - Walk A Mile In Their Pants - Quilt: Surgery patients' too-large garments to garner support for obesity fight. - by Dawnya Pring

1999/May 31 - Antelope Valley Press Newspaper - Obese Teen Hopes, Prays For Life Saving Surgery - by Rich Breault

 
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