Lite and Hope | Frequent Asked Questions

FAQS
Since launching www.liteandhope.com in January of 2005 up to today, more than 25,000 people have called or emailed us seeking information on how to contact one of our LITE AND HOPE Registered Surgeons. Our Carnie Wilson hosted LITE AND HOPE INFOMERCIAL has been and will continue to be a beacon for those wanting to learn about Morbid Obesity and Bariactric Surgery as a treatment option and how to locate one our Registered Surgeons.

All of our Registered Surgeons have meet high standards of training, experience and expertise.

For those surgeons seeking affiliation with LITE AND HOPE

Surgeons seeking affiliation on the Lite and Hope network of Registered Surgeons eligible for referrals must apply for inclusion. Medical Marketing Services LLC ("MMS") has retained a panel of independent experts to review these applications to make sure each applicant meets the following minimum requirements:

1. Performance by an applying physician of more than 150 gastric bypass procedures.

2. Being a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons.

3. Affiliation with a full service hospital (i.e., ICU, full consulting staff).

4. Having access to a multi-disciplinary staff to implement a full program for patient support.

For Physicians

If you are a physician and would like to receive more information about joining the Lite and Hope Network, please visit this page for more information

Criteria for Surgeon Qualification

1. Performance by an applying physician of more than 150 gastric bypass procedures.

2. Being a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons.

3. Affiliation with a full service hospital (i.e., ICU, full consulting staff).

4. Having access to a multi-disciplinary staff to implement a full program for patient support.