Book Description
From Al Roker to Carnie Wilson, for some surgery is the only option. Over 65,000 people a year have weight loss surgery and the numbers are growing. After years of yo-yo dieting and years of failing to lose weight, many people turn to surgery to deal with health-threatening weight problems. The Patient's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery tells you everything about this increasingly popular procedure. With an overview of the risks of obesity and some alternative weight-loss methods, the book also contains: • Detailed information on the four different types of weight loss surgery • The risks and negative aspects of the procedures • Coping with the emotions that accompany a change in body image • Case histories, a resource guide to doctors and hospitals, insurance information, and much more. In short, The Patient's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery will help everyone and anyone considering the surgery make a truly informed decision.
About the Author
April Hochstrasser, PhD, is a speech pathologist in a school district near Tacoma. In 1999, she underwent weight loss surgery.
The Patient's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery: Everything You Need to Know about Gastric Bypass and Bariatric Surgery FROM THE PUBLISHER
Is weight loss surgery right for you? After frustrating and failed attempts with traditional dieting methods, more and more people are turning to weight loss surgery. More than 100,000 people undergo weight loss surgery each year and that number is growing rapidly. The Patient's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery is an indispensable guide for surgery candidates and their families. It explains in easy-to-understand language everything you need to know about this increasingly popular surgical procedure. It is the most current and reliable source of information for anyone who wants to make an informed decision about gastric bypass and bariatric surgery.
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