IFSO

IFSO The International Federation for the Surgery and other Therapies for Obesity (IFSO)

IFSO is growing into a professional organization, with the goal to support its members in aspects directly related to their profession. IFSO's main activity is currently the organization of the yearly World Congress, which provides a forum to exchange knowledge on surgical treatment of severely obese patients, to present new techniques, research and concepts, and to meet the experts in the field. VISION
“To optimize the control of adiposity-based chronic diseases.”
MISSION
“To unify the global scientific, surgical and integrated health communities, for the purpose of dissemination of knowledge, collaboration and establishing universal standards of care for the treatment of individuals with adiposity-based chronic disease.”

Struggling to get pregnant? 💛Know that you are not alone — and this is not your fault.Obesity can disrupt hormones, bloc...
16/03/2026

Struggling to get pregnant? 💛

Know that you are not alone — and this is not your fault.

Obesity can disrupt hormones, block ovulation, and make conception or IVF harder. This is a medical issue, not a personal failure.

With Metabolic Bariatric Surgery and the weight loss it enables, hormones can reset: ovulation can return, periods can become more regular, and many women conceive naturally — even without fertility drugs.

For women with PCOS, the benefits are significant too: fewer missed periods, reduced symptoms, and more balanced hormones.

⚠️ It's recommended to wait 12–18 months after Metabolic Bariatric Surgery before trying to conceive, and to keep up with vitamins and regular follow-up care.

Let's bust the myths: Metabolic Bariatric Surgery does not prevent pregnancy. On the contrary — it often improves fertility and leads to healthier pregnancies compared to untreated obesity.

16/03/2026

Have you already submitted your abstract?
📢Hurry up, the deadline is today, March 16! ⏳📚💫

Dr. Ricardo Cohen invites you to take part in this exciting scientific event.

Join us at the XXIX IFSO World Congress in Toronto 🌍🩺
📍 Toronto, Canada
📅 September 1–4, 2026
👉 Learn more and register: www.ifso2026.org
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See you in Toronto! 🇨🇦✨

📢 HURRY UP! LAST DAY TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACTS! ✨Take the chance to be selected for:♦️TOP Videos Session♦️TOP Papers Sess...
16/03/2026

📢 HURRY UP! LAST DAY TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACTS! ✨

Take the chance to be selected for:
♦️TOP Videos Session
♦️TOP Papers Session
♦️Best E-Posters 🥇🥈🥉
♦️Young Investigator Award - The Youngest of TOP Papers

Presentation Types:
🎤 Oral Presentation
🖥️ E-Poster
🎥 Video

🔎 Discover the abstracts topics

🔗 Submit now: ifso2026.org/abstract-submission
🗓 Final Deadline: March 16

See you in Toronto! 🇨🇦🍁✨
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IFSO 2026 Toronto 💫🌎Make your Congress experience even more unforgettable! 🌿🌸Did you know that High Park offers plenty o...
13/03/2026

IFSO 2026 Toronto 💫🌎

Make your Congress experience even more unforgettable! 🌿🌸
Did you know that High Park offers plenty of activities to enjoy just minutes from downtown Toronto?

Just minutes from downtown, you can explore beautiful walking trails, serene ponds, charming gardens, and wide green spaces🌳🚶‍♀️🌼
High Park also features tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and soccer fields for sports lovers ⚽🎾

See you in Toronto! 🍁
📍 IFSO 2026 - Toronto, Canada
🗓 September 1-4, 2026
🌐 ifso2026.org

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13/03/2026

Dr. Monique Hassan, bariatric and metabolic surgeon and obesity medicine physician, speaks to a truth that is often overlooked: the roots of adult obesity frequently begin in childhood, and the pain that comes with it — shame, fear, a damaged sense of self-worth can follow a person for decades.

Many of Dr. Hassan's patients were the "big kid" growing up. They carry not only physical weight, but also deep emotional scars that have shaped their confidence and their relationship with their own bodies.

Childhood obesity is also associated with a higher risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and joint problems in adult life.

Bariatric surgery, she explains, can do more than change a number on a scale. It can help break cycles that started long ago — offering patients not just physical transformation, but the healing and support they never received when they needed it most.

With the right tools and care, change is possible. Healing is possible. A healthier future is possible.

Endorsed Meeting: "2026 International Congress of KSMBS"📅 22-23 May 2026📍Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaMore info: www.ksmbs.or...
12/03/2026

Endorsed Meeting:
"2026 International Congress of KSMBS"
📅 22-23 May 2026
📍Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

More info: www.ksmbs.org

IFSO 2026 Sessions💫🌎📢WOMEN FOR IFSO SESSION: Showcasing Your Expertise and Building Your Practice as Treatments Evolve🗣️...
12/03/2026

IFSO 2026 Sessions💫🌎

📢WOMEN FOR IFSO SESSION: Showcasing Your Expertise and Building Your Practice as Treatments Evolve

🗣️Marie-Cécile Blanchet
📅Wednesday 2 September 2026
📍Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦

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Join us!
🔗 http://ifso2026.org

Obesity is not a choice 🚫It's not explained by eating habits alone. There is no single behaviour to blame.Obesity is a c...
11/03/2026

Obesity is not a choice 🚫

It's not explained by eating habits alone. There is no single behaviour to blame.
Obesity is a complex, chronic condition that affects how the body uses energy, stores fat, and responds to food.

Nutrition matters. But biology matters too.

Hunger, satiety, cravings, and metabolism are not fully controlled by willpower. This is not a personal failure ❤️

Metabolic Bariatric Surgery helps the body respond better to food — it doesn't replace nutrition, it creates the conditions for it to work.
Because eating well is care, not punishment. And compassion is part of health.

Endorsed online course: BARIAlink Academy SessionsNext session: 26th March 20265-7 pm CETMore info https://www.barialink...
10/03/2026

Endorsed online course:
BARIAlink Academy Sessions
Next session: 26th March 2026
5-7 pm CET

More info https://www.barialink.com/

Endorsed Meeting:7th International Congress of Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery and Metabolic Diseases📍Baku, Azerbaijan🗓️24-2...
10/03/2026

Endorsed Meeting:
7th International Congress of Bariatric-Metabolic Surgery and Metabolic Diseases
📍Baku, Azerbaijan
🗓️24-25 April, 2026

More info: https://bariatriya.az/

📢 LAST WEEK TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACTS! ✨Take the chance to be selected for:♦️TOP Videos Session♦️TOP Papers Session♦️Best...
10/03/2026

📢 LAST WEEK TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACTS! ✨

Take the chance to be selected for:

♦️TOP Videos Session
♦️TOP Papers Session
♦️Best E-Posters 🥇🥈🥉
♦️Young Investigator Award - The Youngest of TOP Papers

Presentation Types:
🎤 Oral Presentation
🖥️ E-Poster
🎥 Video

🔎 Discover the abstracts topics

🔗 Submit now: ifso2026.org/abstract-submission

🗓 Final Deadline: March 16

See you in Toronto! 🇨🇦🍁✨
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