Download or read book Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies written by Marina S. Kurian and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-27 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book The Doctor s Guide to Weight Loss Surgery written by Louis Flancbaum, M.D. and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re already planning to have weight-loss surgery or are still trying to decide, here is what you need to know about the operation that could save your life If you are considering weight-loss surgery, you are not alone. Obesity is the most common chronic disease in the U.S. today, affecting one out of every four Americans. In this indispensable resource, Dr. Louis Flancbaum, one of the world’s foremost experts on weight-loss surgery, takes you through the entire process, from presurgical evaluation to postop care. You’ll find everything you need to know to get the most out of the latest groundbreaking procedures available that can radically improve your health--and your quality of life. You’ll discover: • Why WLS is the safest treatment for patients with clinically severe or morbid obesity • How to determine if you’re a candidate for WLS • What to look for when choosing a surgeon • How to choose the surgical procedure that’s right for you • What to expect pre-, peri-, and postsurgery • Common side effects and what they can mean for you • Diet and nutritional guidelines after WLS Plus: what to do if your insurance policy excludes obesity treatment, how to determine when you can resume normal activities and return to work, healthful recipes, patient success stories, support groups . . . and much more Including detailed charts and tables, helpful resources, and websites, this is the only sourcebook on weight-loss surgery you’ll ever need.

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 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 What to Consider Before Having Bariatric Surgery written by Cheryll, Cheryll Cota , BSN and published by CHERLife. This book was released on 2013-02-13 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you overweight, desperate for help, and looking at bariatric surgery to possibly be your saving grace? Do you think that by having surgery you will lose all of your excess weight? Does bariatric surgery guarantee you will never regain your weight back? These are just some of the questions I will be addressing along with questions you should be asking yourself and your surgeon before making a decision to have bariatric surgery. I want to help you be well-informed before making the choice to have surgery. Bariatric surgery is a tool used to help aid you with your weight loss. It is important to make note of this, because surgery is only one piece of the long-term weight loss puzzle. Research studies are beginning to look at factors that may affect long-term weight loss success, as well as factors that contribute to long-term weight loss failure. Have you ever really taken the time to evaluate the reasons why you reached the weight you are at today? As you know, your weight gain did not happen overnight, which means, long-term weight loss success will not be achieved overnight either. Weight control will be a lifelong process and will include self-discipline, follow-up, and hard work, even after you have bariatric surgery. So, my question is, Are you prepared to take this journey?

Download or read book 21 Things You Need to Know About Diabetes and Weight Loss Surgery written by Scott A. Cunneen and published by American Diabetes Association. This book was released on 2016-11-07 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 34.9 percent or 78.6 million U.S. adults are obese. In addition, about 17 percent, or 12.7 million U.S. children, between the ages of 2 to 19, are obese. In addition, obesity-related conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and even some cancers are increasing. These alarming statistics coupled with the exponential growth of medical costs to treat obesity, have created an urgency to find effective treatment options. Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery has become a preferred, and cost-effective, treatment option. This book is an overview of weight loss surgery. Written by Scott A. Cunneen, MD, FACS, the Director of Bariatric Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angles and leading expert, the book is a concise resource for people with diabetes who are considering weight-loss surgery. Following the American Diabetes Association's 21 Things Series premise and structure, Dr. Cunneen covers all the important questions patients have when facing weight-loss surgery, such as, the types of bariatric surgery, how to prepare for the procedure, what to expect after surgery, establishing new habits and food routines, and managing the patients expectations.

Download or read book The Weight Loss Surgery Workbook written by Doreen A. Samelson and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Develop Your Personal Plan for Weight Loss Surgery Success How do you imagine life after weight loss surgery? Maybe you see yourself living a more exciting life than ever before, participating in activities you haven't enjoyed in years. If you have been stuck in an ongoing struggle with obesity, your dreams for life after bariatric surgery may be as simple as being able to sit in a seat at a movie theater or going for a walk outside. Chances are, along with those dreams, you also have lingering questions and concerns about the bariatric surgery process. If you're seeking honest answers, The Weight Loss Surgery Workbook can help. This workbook will be your guide every step of the way as you prepare to make a smooth transition into post-surgery life. Written by a medical psychologist who has counseled many clients through weight loss surgery, it offers skills from cognitive behavioral therapy to help you make the critical pre-surgery lifestyle changes and adjustments to your eating and exercise habits that will enable you to maintain the best results after the procedure. This workbook will help you: •Make the decision whether or not to undergo bariatric surgery •Choose the right kind of surgery for you •Find a qualified surgeon and dietician •Control problem eating and emotional eating •Make peace with your body after surgery This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit — an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

Download or read book Schwartz s Principles of Surgery 10th edition written by F. Charles Brunicardi and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 1888 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE WORLD'S #1 SURGERY TEXT--UPDATED TO INCLUDE STATE-OF-THE-ART EVIDENCE-BASED SURGICAL CARE AND LEADERSHIP GUIDANCE FOR TRAINEES AND PRACTICING SURGEONS The Tenth Edition of Schwartz's Principles of Surgery maintains the book's unmatched coverage of the foundations of surgery while bringing into sharper focus new and emerging technologies. We have entered a new era of surgery in which minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, and the use of computers and genomic information have improved the outcomes and quality of life for patients. With these advances in mind, all chapters have been updated with an emphasis on evidence-based, state-of-the-art surgical care. An exciting new chapter, "Fundamental Principles of Leadership Training in Surgery," expands the scope of the book beyond the operating room to encompass the actual development of surgeons. This edition is also enriched by an increased number of international chapter authors and a new chapter on Global Surgery. More than ever, Schwartz's Principles of Surgery is international in scope--a compendium of the knowledge and technique of the world's leading surgeons. Features More clinically relevant than ever, with emphasis on high-yield discussion of diagnosis and treatment of surgical disease, arranged by organ system and surgical specialty Content is supported by boxed key points, detailed anatomical figures, diagnostic and management algorithms, and key references Beautiful full-color design

Download or read book Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy written by Salman Al-Sabah and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-01-04 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a complete guide to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and the management of obesity. The chapters discuss guidelines for healthcare providers for the management of patients with obesity, the rationale behind choosing patients, performing the procedure in line with the patient’s condition, the perioperative period, postoperative requirements, and postoperative complications. This book aims to give readers an understanding of the surgical techniques involved in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and the wider treatment options available. It is relevant to bariatric, metabolic, and general surgeons, physicians, clinical nutritionists as well as students.

Download or read book The Weight Loss Surgery Connection written by Melissa deBin-Parish and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-08-31 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The support you need to be successful with weight-loss surgery If you're considering weight-loss surgery, or have already had it, you're probably filled with expectations, concerns--and a million questions. Author Melissa deBin-Parish knows what you're going through. She and her husband, Dan, lost a combined 300 pounds after their surgeries in 2003. Melissa went from a size 24 to a size 4, dramatically improved her life, and started her own support group to help other patients find the same success. Today, her website is one of the most popular and informed support groups available for patients. And now, with this comprehensive guide, she's combined the firsthand experiences of other weight-loss surgery patients with the latest medical information to help you: Decide if surgery is right for you Choose the best surgeon and procedure Overcome “emotional eating” Get the support you need And keep the weight off for life! You'll also find invaluable insider's tips, delicious recipes, and journal pages to make your journey positive, successful, and rewarding. And, with the right guidance, you'll see just how wonderful it can be to transform your body, your health, your attitude, and your life.

Download or read book Living with Bariatric Surgery written by Denise Ratcliffe and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living with Bariatric Surgery: Managing Your Mind and Your Weight aims to help those who are considering bariatric surgery develop a psychological understanding of their eating behaviour and the changes needed in order to make surgery successful. It is also a resource for those who have undergone surgery to help them adapt to the physical, psychological and relationship adjustments that occur. Whilst the benefits of bariatric surgery are significant, the psychological challenges it presents for patients have been overlooked. This book will help patients develop a realistic view of bariatric surgery and the changes required. It incorporates the real-life experiences of people who have had bariatric surgery, showing how they have responded to the psychological and behavioural changes after surgery, and also features helpful psychoeducation, exercises and strategies to facilitate reflection and learning. Living with Bariatric Surgery will be an essential guide for anyone considering, preparing for or recovering from bariatric surgery, as well as health professionals working with these clients.

Download or read book Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Patients written by Colleen M. Cook and published by . This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents "Success Habits" to successfully control your weight loss after weight-loss surgery.

Download or read book Weight Loss Surgery written by Garth Davis and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Citing the ineffectiveness of traditional lifestyle recommendations on combating increasing levels of obesity in America, a guide to weight-loss surgery shares compassionate recommendations about today's surgical options.

Download or read book Is Lap Band Surgery for Me written by Sandi Henderson and published by Wheatmark, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book you will learn: to define realistic goals; how to accomplish your goals with lap band surgery; how to use lap band surgery as a tool; why aftercare is so vital to success.

Download or read book Weight Loss Surgery written by Teresa Wainwright and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you considering weight loss surgery? Or have you already had your operation but don't know what to expect from this point on? This handy guide is packed with facts and practical information designed to help you make a success of your weight loss journey. You will learn the key differences between laparoscopic gastric banding, a gastric sleeve and a gastric bypass, as well as other surgical and non-surgical weight loss solutions. You will discover the unpredictable ways your body will change after your operation, and how to prepare for and deal with those changes. Written in an easy to read, fun and informative style, and interspersed with quotes from real bariatric patients, you will find the answers to such questions as ... Why do we get fat and what can you do about it? How do doctors determine whether you qualify for bariatric surgery? Pre-op and post-op tests - why are they needed and what should you expect? What happens during your hospital stay and in the weeks and months that follow? How can losing weight affect you and your loved ones emotionally? What unwelcome problems can weight loss bring and what can you do about them? What are your plastic surgery options and non-surgical alternatives? Whether you are still considering surgery or whether you want to know what to expect from your post-surgery body, make this your 'go to' book of bariatric facts! ABOUT THE AUTHOR. Teresa Wainwright has worked for ten years in a bariatric clinic in Australia.

Download or read book The Big Book on Bariatric Surgery written by Alex Brecher and published by Bariatricpal, LLC. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weight loss surgery is a big deal, but it is only an early step in your weight loss journey. The long-term weight loss journey begins after the surgery, and it lasts for a lifetime. The Big Book on Bariatric Surgery: Living Your Best Life After Weight Loss Surgery is your guide to losing weight and living a healthy life long after you are discharged from the hospital and are on your own. This book takes a realistic approach to life after weight loss surgery. In a friendly and helpful tone, the book provides practical advice on getting through everyday tasks, such as planning meals, getting enough protein, taking the right nutritional supplements, and developing an exercise program. It also suggests strategies for staying motivated day in and day out, communicating better with friends and family, and having fun at family gatherings, on vacations, and during other special events without getting off track. The Big Book on Bariatric Surgery is easy to read and conversational, but packed with indispensable information and ideas for success after weight loss surgery. The book targets recent weight loss surgery patients, weight loss surgery veterans, and those considering weight loss surgery. The book includes these features. Written by Alex Brecher, a weight loss surgery patient and advocate who has successfully lost 100 pounds and kept it off for over 10 years. Co-authored by Natalie Stein, a nutritionist and expert in weight loss strategies. Easy high-protein recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and desserts, with plenty of suggestions for modifications and variations. Food lists and sample menus to make meal planning easy. Step-by-step guides to meal planning and developing an exercise program. Tips for eating at restaurants, parties, and while traveling. How to stay motivated and break through plateaus. Time-saving tips. The reason to get weight loss surgery is to lose weight so that you can be happier and healthier. Take a look at The Big Book on Bariatric Surgery to see how it can help you make the most out of your weight loss surgery."

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