Download or read book Considering Weight Loss Surgery written by Glenn M. Ihde and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-24 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For patients considering weight loss surgery, there is an enormous amount of information to know. In a very few short years, the number of options for surgery have increased. Patients undergoing surgery need to know their surgical options, how they compare in outcomes and risks, and how to prepare before and after surgery. In addition, the dietary changes necessary after weight loss surgery require a significant amount of education. Patients need a resource to turn to when looking for appropriate foods to eat and when evaluating the foods that they want to eat. Education is the key to succeeding with weight loss surgery. Covering all this information is impossible in a single visit to your physician, or even after several visits. Considering Weight Loss Surgery is a resource for both the patient and for the physician. It serves to organize the information that needs to pass from surgeon to patient, and acts as a longstanding reference to patients well after they have had surgery. By standardizing the educational process and providing a reference for patients, better outcomes and better understanding can be obtained.
Download or read book Considering Weight Loss Surgery A Patient s Guide to Surgery Second Edition written by and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Patient s Guide to Weight Loss written by Virginia R. Wittig and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Sleeved Life written by Pennie Nicola and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-04-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pennie Nicola has lost over 100 pounds with vertical sleeve gastrectomy, and she wants to help other potential weight loss surgery patients learn more about this bariatric procedure. Pennie combines her personal experience with the latest research to answer your most pressing questions about the gastric sleeve.Updated in 2018, questions include: Why did you choose the sleeve instead of other weight loss surgery options?How do I begin looking for a sleeve surgeon?What does a typical pre-op diet look like?What is surgery day like?What will my diet look like after surgery?How do you handle the stigma of weight loss surgery?How is my goal weight determined?How many calories do you eat, on average?Are there any foods you can't eat?How much food can you eat in one sitting?Does hunger come back?Can the sleeve get stretched out?How do you deal with weight loss stalls?How many vitamins do you take every day?How much weight should I expect to lose with the sleeve?What does a maintenance diet look like?How common is weight regain after the sleeve?
Download or read book The Patient s Guide to Weight Loss Surgery Revised Edition written by April Hochstrasser and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2009-12-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly revised and updated with the most current and authoritative information. 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. Over 100,000 people undergo weight loss surgery each year and that number is growing rapidly. The Patient's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery is essential for the patient considering this option. Now revised and updated, The Patient's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery is the most current and reliable source of information for anyone who wants to make an informed decision about gastric bypass and bariatric surgery. The Patient's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery provides valuable information on: * The different kinds of weight loss surgery * The risks and rewards of each procedure * How to choose the right procedure and surgeon * Ways to cope with the emotional changes that accompany a dramatic change in body size * Compelling stories of patients who have had the surgery * The financial and insurance considerations of weight loss surgery An indispensable guide for surgery candidates and their families, The Patient's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery explains everything you need to know about this increasingly popular surgical procedure.
Download or read book IVF A Patient s Guide written by Rebecca Matthews and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-01-24 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to facts and understanding about the in vitro fertilization process.
Download or read book The Patient s Guide to Weight Loss Surgery written by April Hochstrasser and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Surgeryis 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. The Patient’s Guide to Weight Loss Surgeryprovides valuable information on: ·The different kinds of weight loss surgery ·The risks and rewards of each procedure ·How to choose the right procedure and surgeon ·Ways to cope with the emotional changes that accompany a dramatic change in body size ·Compelling stories of patients who have had the surgery ·The financial and insurance considerations of weight loss surgery
Download or read book Berkshire Center for Weight Loss Surgery Patient Guide written by Andrew Lederman and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patient guide for weight loss surgery patients of Dr. Andrew B. Lederman. This is intended as a resource for patient who are considering or have had gastric bypass surgery, or sleeve gastrectomy. It is a practical guide to bariatric surgery, including recipes, nutritional guidelines and details about surgery.
Download or read book A Patient s Guide to PCOS written by Walter Futterweit, M.D. and published by Holt Paperbacks. This book was released on 2006-03-21 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to polycystic ovary syndrome, from a leading authority on the condition One in ten American women of childbearing age is affected by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to some degree, and many suffer from serious symptoms, such as infertility, early miscarriage, chronic pelvic pain, weight gain, high blood pressure, acne, and abnormal hair growth. PCOS is by far the most common hormone imbalance in women of this age group, yet few women understand the threat it poses to their health—or how to prevent it. In A Patient's Guide to PCOS, Dr. Walter Futterweit, a foremost authority on PCOS in America, tells women everything they need to know about this condition and how to treat it. Drawing on his twenty-five years researching and treating the condition and his ongoing long-term study of more than a thousand women with PCOS, Futterweit discusses • what PCOS is and how it affects your body • what to eat and how to exercise to control PCOS • all the treatment options, including the latest drug therapies • how to reverse PCOS-induced infertility and restore healthy skin and hair • resources for preventing, diagnosing, and treating PCOS This comprehensive guide contains everything women need to know about PCOS—from identifying warning signs and seeking a diagnosis to finding emotional support in recovery—to regain their health and resume their lives.
Download or read book The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve written by Assistant Professor Program in Public Health Michigan State University East Lansing Michigan Natalie Stein and published by Wls Boards LLC. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The vertical sleeve gastrectomy, or gastric sleeve, can be your weight loss solution after years of struggling with obesity. Thousands of patients have successfully lost weight and kept it off after vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Making the right decisions can help you make the most out of this life-changing experience. The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy provides the information and tips you need to make the most out of this chance to overcome obesity forever. How does the gastric sleeve work? Is the vertical sleeve gastrectomy your best option? Who will your surgeon be? What will your diet be like? How can you reduce complications and side effects? This indispensable book answers these questions and more with straightforward and complete explanations. The authors, a successful weight loss surgery patient and a nutritionist specializing in weight loss speak to those considering weight loss surgery, current gastric sleeve patients and their supporters. Learn about Expected weight loss after vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) Choosing a surgeon and paying for surgery Safely preparing for and recovering from surgery Avoiding mistakes that can slow weight loss and harm your health The VSG diet for weight loss: what, when and how much to eat Health benefits and risks of the sleeve Embracing life as a sleeve patient This complete guide covers the entire VSG journey - don't miss out on critical information that can get you the weight loss that you want and deserve
Download or read book Hip and Knee Surgery A Patient s Guide to Hip Replacement Hip Resurfacing Knee Replacement and Knee Arthroscopy written by Robert Kennon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This friendly and informative book is written by an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement and related surgeries, including hip resurfacing and knee arthroscopy. It contains useful information for patients who are considering treatment for hip or knee arthritis and related conditions. Clear and informative chapters explain in plain English what to expect before, during, and after hospitalization, including post-operative exercises and rehabilitation recommendations. Illustrated sections discuss hip and knee surgeries, nonoperative treatment options, surgical approaches, the latest minimally invasive surgery techniques, implant materials and designs (such as ceramic versus metal bearings), and potential complications of surgery. Robert Edward Kennon, MD, is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Connecticut who is fellowship trained in adult reconstruction and joint replacement surgery. He trained at Yale and Emory Universities and also has a degree in mechanical engineering.
Download or read book Doctor Schiff s One day at a time Weight loss Plan written by Martin M. Schiff and published by Scarborough House. This book was released on 1980 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Weight Management written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2003-12-01 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary purpose of fitness and body composition standards in the U.S. Armed Forces has always been to select individuals best suited to the physical demands of military service, based on the assumption that proper body weight and composition supports good health, physical fitness, and appropriate military appearance. The current epidemic of overweight and obesity in the United States affects the military services. The pool of available recruits is reduced because of failure to meet body composition standards for entry into the services and a high percentage of individuals exceeding military weight-for-height standards at the time of entry into the service leave the military before completing their term of enlistment. To aid in developing strategies for prevention and remediation of overweight in military personnel, the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command requested the Committee on Military Nutrition Research to review the scientific evidence for: factors that influence body weight, optimal components of a weight loss and weight maintenance program, and the role of gender, age, and ethnicity in weight management.
Download or read book Thinfastmd Patient Weight Loss Guide written by Ehtesham Ghani and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-02 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost everyone reading this book will have lost weight successfully at some point in their lives, only to see the weight creep back, bounce back, or coming charging back like gangbusters. The pounds lost are not only found, they often bring along a few extra friends to join the party. Over time, this "yo-yo-ing" not only leads to greater weight, it has a negative impact on physical and emotional health, and can make future weight loss efforts more difficult. Our goal can therefore not be just to help you lose weight, it has to be to help you lose it and keep it off - for life!
Download or read book A Smart Patient s Guide to Surgery written by Sammie L. Justesen and published by NorlightsPress. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the ultimate insider--a nurse with over twenty-five years of experience--this book provides the latest information on forty-four surgical procedures. In addition, the candid discussions of what to expect after surgery include positive and negative statements from patients who've undergone each procedure. This guidebook also includes simple explanations of medical tests, samples of common medical forms, and a glossary of medical terms.
Download or read book Chemotherapy A Patient s Guide to Treatment and Recovery written by Ethan D. Anderson and published by BornIncredible.com. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day." Embark on your chemotherapy journey with confidence and hope, using "Chemotherapy: A Patient's Guide to Treatment and Recovery" as your trusted companion. This comprehensive guide empowers you with the knowledge and support you need to navigate your cancer treatment and emerge stronger than ever. Inside this book, you'll discover: • An in-depth understanding of the chemotherapy process, from diagnosis to recovery. • Expert advice on managing side effects and coping with the physical and emotional challenges of treatment. • Holistic approaches to complement conventional chemotherapy, such as nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness techniques. • Essential tips on preparing for chemotherapy, including a discussion of treatment options and creating a strong support network. • Personal stories from patients who have successfully completed chemotherapy, providing inspiration and reassurance. "Chemotherapy: A Patient's Guide to Treatment and Recovery" is more than just an informational resource; it's a roadmap for healing and a lifeline during your toughest moments. With this book by your side, you'll feel empowered and supported as you face the challenges of cancer treatment and ultimately reclaim your health and well-being. Get your copy today and take the first step toward a brighter future. Contents: Understanding Chemotherapy: An Introduction The history of chemotherapy How chemotherapy works Types of Chemotherapy Drugs Alkylating agents Antimetabolites Antitumor antibiotics Topoisomerase inhibitors Mitotic inhibitors Chemotherapy Treatment Plans Personalized treatment plans Stages of cancer and chemotherapy Determining the correct dosage Side Effects and Management Common side effects Long-term side effects Tips for managing side effects Chemotherapy and the Immune System Effects on white blood cells Neutropenia and infection risk Boosting immune health during treatment Nutrition During Chemotherapy Dietary recommendations Managing appetite and weight changes Hydration and chemotherapy Emotional Well-being and Coping Strategies Psychological effects of chemotherapy Support systems and therapy options Stress management techniques Chemotherapy and Hair Loss Why hair loss occurs Coping with hair loss Hair regrowth and care after treatment Chemotherapy and Fertility Chemotherapy's impact on fertility Fertility preservation options Family planning and support Financial Considerations and Resources The cost of chemotherapy Insurance coverage and assistance Financial support resources Chemotherapy and Work or School Balancing treatment and responsibilities Legal rights and accommodations Returning to work or school after treatment Chemotherapy in Children and Adolescents Unique considerations for young patients Emotional support for children and families Long-term effects and follow-up care Chemotherapy for Older Adults Age-related factors in treatment Managing multiple health conditions Caregiving and support for older patients Clinical Trials and Emerging Treatments Understanding clinical trials Eligibility and participation The future of chemotherapy Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy How targeted therapy works The role of immunotherapy in cancer treatment Combination therapies Chemotherapy and Palliative Care The role of palliative care in cancer treatment Managing pain and other symptoms End-of-life care and support Survivorship and Life After Chemotherapy Long-term effects of chemotherapy Follow-up care and monitoring Embracing life after treatment Caregivers and Support Systems The role of caregivers during treatment Tips for effective caregiving Caregiver self-care and support Navigating Healthcare Systems Working with oncologists and healthcare teams Advocating for yourself or a loved one Managing medical records and appointments Complementary and Alternative Medicine The role of complementary therapies Common alternative therapies Integrating complementary therapies with chemotherapy Chemotherapy Safety and Administration Chemotherapy infusion and delivery methods Safety precautions and guidelines Chemotherapy at home and on the go Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Team Preparing for consultations Important questions to ask Communicating effectively with healthcare providers Chemotherapy and Exercise Benefits of exercise during treatment Safe exercise recommendations Building an exercise routine Mental Health and Chemotherapy The impact of chemotherapy on mental health Addressing anxiety and depression Mindfulness and relaxation techniques Chemotherapy and Sleep Sleep disturbances during treatment Tips for improving sleep quality Sleep aids and medication options Holistic Approach to Chemotherapy The role of mind-body practices Integrating holistic methods with chemotherapy Yoga, meditation, and breathwork Chemotherapy and Dental Health Oral side effects of chemotherapy Dental care during treatment Preventing oral complications Chemotherapy and Skin Care Skin changes during treatment Tips for maintaining healthy skin Safe and effective skin care products Chemotherapy and Bone Health The impact of chemotherapy on bones Bone density and fracture risk Strategies for maintaining bone health Chemotherapy and Fatigue Understanding cancer-related fatigue Managing fatigue during treatment Energy conservation and pacing Chemotherapy and Relationships The impact of chemotherapy on personal relationships Communication and emotional support Intimacy and sexual health during treatment Life After Chemotherapy: Prevention and Wellness Cancer recurrence and prevention strategies Adopting a healthy lifestyle after treatment Screening guidelines and long-term care
Download or read book Your Journey Out of Obesity written by Nagi Safa and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-09-13 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a detailed step-by-step guide for anyone who is considering weight loss surgery. It offers invaluable advice on what to do before surgery, and what to expect during and after the operation. More than fifty years ago, the search for the perfect weight loss operation began: obesity was quite rare then, but its negative health effects became noticeable. Recognizing the increasing need to help obese people, surgical pioneers created innovative procedures that produced malabsorption, then restriction, and they eventually combined the two techniques. The obesity epidemic was the catalyst for many changes in the area of bariatric surgery, creating a demand in treatment for severe obesity and its distressing effects. In fact, bariatric surgery has witnessed more advances over the last decade than in the previous fifty years. The first wave of advances during this past decade can be attributed to the gradual creation and standardization of safer, more effective, and durable operations, such as adjustable gastric banding, Roux-en Y gastric bypass, sleeve gartrectomy, and duodenal switch. The second wave of advances can be attributed to the advent of minimally invasive surgery in the 1990s. Obesity is associated with several medical comorbidities, including Type II diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, arthritis in weight-bearing joints, gallbladder and liver disease, and several kinds of cancer. Nevertheless, in many instances, weight decrease can result in dramatic improvement in health status. The occurrence of bariatric surgery has increased exponentially in recent years, and its contribution has had a major impact on the pandemic of morbid obesity. This book, written by well-known bariatric surgeons, plans to improve people's knowledge and comprehension of obesity and weight-loss surgery. Several chapters will assist you during your journey of weight loss and surgery in a systematic approach, and deliver insight into the basic comprehension of which variables contribute to or prevent the development of obesity and overweight.
