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2010 National Sponsors
Gold
The Allergan Foundation
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, part of the Johnson and Johnson family of companies
Bronze
Bariatric Advantage Nutritional Supplements
Celebrate Bariatric Supplements
ON-Q PainBuster - Redefining Recovery
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The ASMBS Foundation and Obesity Action Coalition encourage you to consider becoming a supporter of this important event. If you are interested in becoming a national sponsor, please review the 2010 Walk from Obesity Sponsorship Prospectus and Obesity Fact Sheet for more information.

Please direct all corporate sponsor inquiries to:

Connie Stillwell
ASMBS Foundation
Director of Programs
(352) 332-9100
Toll Free: (866) 471-2727

The ASMBS Foundation and Obesity Action Coalition would like to thank the following corporations for their generous support to further advocacy, research, education, prevention and treatment of obesity:

 

Gold Level

AllerganAllergan: With more than 55 years of experience providing science-based products, Allergan, Inc., with headquarters in Irvine, California, discovers, develops and commercializes products in the ophthalmology, neurosciences, medical dermatology, medical aesthetics, obesity intervention and other specialty markets.

Allergan manufactures and distributes the LAP-BAND® System, a minimally invasive surgical solution for morbid obesity. The LAP-BAND® System is an adjustable and reversible gastric band that reduces stomach capacity and creates a prolonged feeling of satiety. For more information, please visit www.allergan.com.

 

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, part of the Johnson and Johnson family of companiesEthicon Endo-Surgery: Ethicon Endo-Surgery BariatricEdgeSM is focused on improving the level of care available to people with morbid obesity. An important part of that focus is education and awareness, from patients to the general public. A provider of bariatric solutions for bariatric professionals and their patients, BariatricEdgeSM represents our dedication to advancing the science of bariatrics and the care of patients through innovative products, professional education and training, research and development, and practice management support. For more information, please visit www.bariatricedge.com.

 

Bronze Level

Bariatric Advantage Nutritional SupplementsBariatric Advantage: Bariatric Advantage® offers a comprehensive line of micronutrient replacement products designed specifically to meet the needs of patients who have undergone weight loss surgical procedures including gastric bypass, duodenal switch, and adjustable gastric banding. We believe that through quality and adherence to scientific principles we can help to support a vision of life-long health after bariatric surgery. Our products are manufactured in an FDA-licensed manufacturing facility from pharmaceutical grade materials. All products meet the highest standards for purity, potency, stability and dissolution. We use only ingredients that meet USP, NF, or FCC standards. For more information, please visit www.bariatricadvantage.com.

 

Celebrate Bariatric SupplementsCelebrate Bariatric Supplements: The mission of Celebrate Bariatric Supplements is to provide the most effective and complete supplement protocol for surgical weight loss patients at an affordable price. Within our protocol, we will strive to reduce patient confusion through education and functional tools. We will maintain a commitment to continuous efforts related to the development of products that will:

  • Enhance patients' health.
  • Reduce pill intake without sacrificing health.
  • Taste great!
  • Provide options.
  • Reduce patient expense.
  • Make the patient feel great!

For more information, please visit www.celebratevitamins.com

 

ON-Q PainBuster - Redefining RecoveryON-Q PainBuster: ON-Q PainBuster is a balloon-type pump filled with a non-narcotic, pain numbing medicine that's automatically delivered right to the surgical area, relieving your pain and helping you get back to normal. ON-Q PainBuster is clinically proven to reduce your need for narcotics. As a result, you can avoid or reduce narcotic side-effects which may include nausea, vomiting, constipation and respiratory depression. ON-Q PainBuster is used in the following Weight Loss procedures:

  • Laparoscopic gastric bypass
  • Open gastric bypass
  • Gastric Banding

Following your weight loss, ON-Q may also be used in plastic and reconstructive procedures including:

  • Abdominoplasty
  • Breast reconstruction
  • Body lift
  • And many others

For more information please visit AskYourSurgeon.com or call 800-448-3569.

 

SizeWise Rentals, LLCSizeWize Rentals: SizeWise Rentals, LLC is dedicated to providing quality bariatric medical equipment and pressure-relief mattresses that exceed the clinical and safety needs of patients and caregivers. Our clinical education programs and publications help drive informed decisions to improve patient care outcomes. Visit our web site at www.sizewise.net to learn more.

 
 
   

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