First, let's delve into "the problem"....This is a great website from the US Centers for Disease Control about obesity rates state-by-state, starting in 1985 and continuing through 2009. Scroll down to and click play above the US map. Prepare to be amazed:

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html#State
Familiarize yourself with the Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (LABS).  It is again sponsored by the NIDDK/NIH.  While it doesn't have specific recommendations for preventing weight regain, it does collect and monitor national statitistics on bariatric surgery-related topics.

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