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Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies | 
 enlarge | Authors: Marina S. Kurian, Barbara Thompson, Brian K. Davidson
Publisher: For Dummies
List Price: $21.99
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Rating:  50 reviews
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 384
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0764584472
Dewey Decimal Number: 617.43
UPC: 785555899292
EAN: 9780764584473
ASIN: 0764584472
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Get the scoop on weight loss surgery Your authoritative guide to weight loss surgery — before, during, and after Considering weight loss surgery? This compassionate guide helps you determine whether you qualify and gives you the scoop on selecting the best center and surgical team, understanding today's different procedures, and achieving the best results. You also get tips on eating properly post-op and preparing appetizing meals, as well as easing back into your day-to-day life. Discover how to - Evaluate your surgical options
- Understand the risks
- Prepare for surgery
- Handle post-op challenges
- Find sources of support
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great reference book as you go through WLS! July 8, 2008
Carol Mills (Semmes, AL USA)
This was the first of 2 books I read as I prepared for WLS. As my surgery date approaches (10 days) I feel confident about my outcome because I researced my doctors and made myself knowledgeable of what to expect. This book did the last part. It is easy to refer to and after finishing, I went back and high-lighted parts I felt I would need to refer to later. The part I liked best was the way the chapters were outlined at the beginning of each. If you needed information later and couldn't remember where you read it, you could look on the first page of the chapter and see what it contained. Written like a information book should!!!!
Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies July 4, 2008
K. Stacy (St. Louis, MO)
Wow - this was one of the most comprehensive books I've found. Excellent resource that I still use often.
A must read for those considering WLS July 2, 2008
P. Davis (Maryland)
WLS is a big decision and you can't possibly get all the answers from your surgeon's office. There is just too much to know. Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies provided information on almost every topic pertaining to WLS. I felt as though my decision was ultimately a very informed decision. The testimonials from post-op patients were inspiring.
A must-read if you're considering Weight Loss Surgery June 25, 2008
Laura in BC (Vancouver, BC)
This is a well-researched, quick and easy-to-read primer on weight loss surgery. It outlines the pros and cons of the various types of surgery, offers help in selecting a surgeon, tells you what to expect at each stage of your recovery, and even has some post-op recipes. There are sections on the emotional as well as physical changes you'll experience and suggests ways of handling non-supportive as well as supportive friends, relatives, and co-workers.
I only wish I had read this prior to my consultation with my surgeon. I would have had a lot more and different questions to ask him. If you are even just thinking about WLS, you should read this book.
VERY HELPFUL! May 14, 2008
Kerianne M. Roehl (Orlando, FL)
This book was amazingly helpful for information regarding weight loss surgery. It was practically my bible all the way through the surgery and right after. I listened to everything it had to say, plus my dietian, and i immediatly got apporived and moved right into surgery. A good buy if your serious about weight loss surgery.
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