Download or read book Fat No More Long Term Success Following Weight Loss Surgery written by Gail Engebretson and published by Gail Engebretson. This book was released on 2008-11-19 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Witty and informative, this book combines the remarkable story of one woman's personal journey with motivational inspiration and sound medical information for anyone who is taking or has taken the big step.
Download or read book Surgical Treatment of Obesity written by Edward Eaton Mason and published by W.B. Saunders Company. This book was released on 1981 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Extreme Weight Loss written by Sarah Trainer and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bariatric surgery rates have increased exponentially, both within the United States and worldwide. At a time when dieting is widespread throughout the US and beyond, bariatric surgery, most commonly gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, is one of the only effective interventions for rapid and sustained weight loss. The surgeries, however, are not without their controversy. Public perceptions of surgery recipients often paint them as lazy for taking the easy way out, and pictures of the bypassed gut and reduced stomach often provoke shivers of revulsion. Individuals who experience surgery must deal with such perceptions, while also becoming accustomed to their dramatically changed physical bodies. This book is based on four years of ethnographic research in one particular bariatric program in the US. The key theme of the book centers on the concept of physical weight, as well as the less visible social weights that accompany it. Weight is intimately bound up with a great deal of social suffering in the world today, and yet, because of cultural perceptions that fatness is a physical reflection of moral laziness, the suffering is rendered unsympathetic and even invisible. In this volume, we delve into the perspectives and experiences of people who have lived with excess weight and who then, through surgery, have brought their bodies more in-line with social expectations and societal norms"--
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 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 Cut Down to Size written by Jennifer Radcliffe and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cut Down to Size covers everything you need to know about bariatric surgery, from referral through to the challenges you may face after surgery. Most people who seek weight loss surgery have struggled for many years to control their eating, and have experienced increasing health limitations, self-consciousness and discrimination. People see weight loss surgery as their last chance for a better, more normal life. While hopeful fantasies about an alternative future make it hard to contemplate the risk of failure, some patients experience considerable emotional or physical problems. This book offers insight into the realities of living with weight loss surgery, and practical exercises help you think through your emotional readiness, social circumstances and eating habits that could determine the success of surgery. Active preparation for surgery by making psychological and lifestyle changes puts you in the best position to achieve better health and emotional wellbeing. Cut Down to Size is the first book to focus on the psychological and social aspects of weight loss surgery and will be of interest to health professionals as well as anyone contemplating weight loss surgery. By sharing the experiences of other bariatric patients, the reader can appreciate the nature of life after surgery and make a judgement about their capacity to cope with these demands.
Download or read book Gut Hormones written by Stephen Robert Bloom and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 Regain Be Gone written by Sameera Khan and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An experienced dietician shows how to keep the weight off after bariatric surgery. With twenty years of training in the field of bariatrics, trusted dietitian Sameera Khan shares strategies toward a balanced, stress-free weight-loss journey so that readers can feel confident, powerful, and successful. Weight regain is a manageable setback that can be reversed with a little effort and guidance. The longer one ignores it, the harder it is to regain lost ground, so act now. Regain Be Gone is the only resource people need to help them keep weight regain at bay after bariatric surgery. Praise for Regain Be Gone “A great book and really good, comprehensive companion for both patients and practitioners.” —William S. Richardson, MD, FACS, FAMBS; Professor, University of Queensland; Section Head General Surgery, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, LA “Sameera Khan is an incredibly knowledgeable guide on your weight loss journey following bariatric surgery. With decades of experience as a dietitian and physical assistant working with weight loss surgery patients, she is an invaluable resource.” —Allison M. Barrett, MD. FACS, FASMBS; Director of Bariatric Surgery at Penn State St. Joseph Medical Center, Reading, PA; Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Penn State University
Download or read book Exodus from Obesity written by Paula F. Peck and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Exodus from Obesity: The Guide to Long-Term Success After Weight Loss Surgery, Paula F. Peck provides the information, encouragement and guidelines for maintaining long-term success after weight loss surgery. Ms. Peck interweaves intelligent discussion with humorous stories about herself and individuals that have faced diet after diet and ultimately chose the gastric bypass procedure. This book is a clear, easy-to-read guide for patients, potential patients, loved ones, parents and friends. Based on scientific research and reflecting Paula F. Peck's many years of personal and professional experience, this clear, authoritative guide provides readers: *A thorough, step-by-step approach for undergoing gastric bypass surgery. *Lifestyle changes necessary AFTER surgery for maintaining long-term weight loss. *Tips for preventing binge eating when hunger returns. *Description of the Dumping Syndrome and how to avoid it. *Skills for dining out at restaurants, salad bars and parties. *Identification of the triggers that set off out-of-control eating. *Approaches for overcoming self-defeat. *Ways to change a distorted self-image. *Methods for restructuring relationships and dealing with sexuality. *New attitudes for raising self-esteem and celebrating a new life.
Download or read book Weighing the Options written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1995-03-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly one out of every three adults in America is obese and tens of millions of people in the United States are dieting at any one time. This has resulted in a weight-loss industry worth billions of dollars a year and growing. What are the long-term results of weight-loss programs? How can people sort through the many programs available and select one that is right for them? Weighing the Options strives to answer these questions. Despite widespread public concern about weight, few studies have examined the long-term results of weight-loss programs. One reason that evaluating obesity management is difficult is that no other treatment depends so much on an individual's own initiative and state of mind. Now, a distinguished group of experts assembled by the Institute of Medicine addresses this compelling issue. Weighing the Options presents criteria for evaluating treatment programs for obesity and explores what these criteria meanâ€"to health care providers, program designers, researchers, and even overweight people seeking help. In presenting its criteria the authors offer a wealth of information about weight loss: how obesity is on the rise, what types of weight-loss programs are available, how to define obesity, how well we maintain weight loss, and what approaches and practices appear to be most successful. Information about weight-loss programsâ€"their clients, staff qualifications, services, and success ratesâ€"necessary to make wise program choices is discussed in detail. The book examines how client demographics and characteristicsâ€"including health status, knowledge of weight-loss issues, and attitude toward weight and body imageâ€"affect which programs clients choose, how successful they are likely to be with their choices, and what this means for outcome measurement. Short- and long-term safety consequences of weight loss are discussed as well as clinical assessment of individual patients. The authors document the health risks of being overweight, summarizing data indicating that even a small weight loss reduces the risk of disease and depression and increases self-esteem. At the same time, weight loss has been associated with some poor outcomes, and the book discusses the implications for program evaluation. Prevention can be even more important than treatment. In Weighing the Options, programs for population groups, efforts targeted to specific groups at high risk for obesity, and prevention of further weight gain in obese individuals get special attention. This book provides detailed guidance on how the weight-loss industry can improve its programs to help people be more successful at long-term weight loss. And it provides consumers with tips on selecting a program that will improve their chances of permanently losing excess weight.
Download or read book Weight Loss Surgery written by Merle Cantor Goldberg and published by Square One Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the thousands of people affected by severe obesity, the decision to undergo weight loss surgery can be a matter of life and death. But it is not a simple procedure, and once done, it produces life-altering changes. To help you make the best possible choice, a dynamic team of experts has come together to share their experience, knowledge, and findings about weight loss surgery. Merle Cantor Goldberg is a leading psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders; Drs. Marcus and Cowan have helped develop many of the techniques used in bariatric surgery. Weight Loss Surgery first addresses important questions about your qualification for this type of surgery, as well as the various surgical options available. It then presents a comprehensive overview of pre-op visits and the post-op recovery period, examining both the psychological and the physical impacts of surgery.
Download or read book Surgical Management of Obesity written by Henry Buchwald and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leaders in the field present today's most comprehensive coverage of bariatric surgery, one of the most promising current treatments for the growing global epidemic of overweight and obesity. This brand new resource begins with a through examination of the history, incidence, demography, etiology, biology, comorbidities, longevity, and social and economic implications of obesity. It then discusses pre-, peri-, and postoperative issues of importance before examining the evolution of bariatric procedures. Individual chapters present the best surgical approaches, their outcomes, and other considerations involved in this surgical approach. Presents a comprehensive overview of the entire field of bariatric surgery, as well as a broad discussion of critical non-operative topics. Discusses the evolution of bariatric procedures, followed by individual chapters that examine laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, vertical banded gastroplasty, the banded gastric bypass, and other surgical approaches. Reviews the outcomes of bariatric surgery with respect to nutrition, diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, orthopedic conditions, and metabolism. Offers guidance on practical and academic training of the bariatric surgeon, patient support groups, the importance of the multidisciplinary team, managed care, allied health, laparoscopic suites and robotics, liability issues, and more. Includes dietary, drug management, and other alternative non-operative approaches. Addresses the growing incidence of childhood obesity with a chapter focusing on adolescent bariatric surgery patients. With 91 additional contributing experts.
Download or read book Weight Loss Surgery written by Terry Simpson and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weight Loss Surgery: A Lighter Look at a Heavy Subject: With the recent publicity surrounding weightloss surgery Dr. Simpson's guide will answer all your questions. This hot topic is thoroughly explained with a bit of humor in this comprehensive guide. Patients and their families as well as physicians and supporting medical personnel can follow the journey from pre-operative insurance approval, through surgery, and well into a thinner, healthier, happier lifestyle with tips for long term success and menu plans. All available surgical options are explored and explained with diagrams and suggestions of how and what to eat after surgery. Primary Care Physicians and patients will find the tips and follow up care recommendations very informative for promoting a healthier lie after surgery.
Download or read book Men s Health written by Alex Broom and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-24 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the social, political and theoretical underpinnings of the men's health field. Written by experts in the field, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the relationships between cultural understandings and health-related issues. It looks at important issues such as prostate cancer, chest pain and heart disease and how men experience such problems. It examines sexuality, mental illness and ethnicity as well as the role that sport can play in men's health outcomes.
Download or read book Weight Loss Surgery Does Not Cure Food Addiction written by Connie Stapleton and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-06-20 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food addiction is an extremely difficult disease that is misunderstood by the general public and by many medical and mental health professionals. Weight regain following extreme weight loss through medically supervised diet programs, fad diets, or weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) is all too often followed by weight regain. Regain is largely attributed to not following through with "behavior modifications," which are the focus in most weight loss programs. Behavior modifications include "eating less and moving more." Those whose weight has gone up and down over time attribute their regain to "going back to old habits." Understanding food addiction educates us about why it is so difficult for vast numbers of people to follow through with the behavior modification tools that actually do help the patients lose weight to begin with. Food addiction takes our brains "hostage" and makes it seem impossible for intelligent, well-meaning people who sincerely want to lose weight to say "no" to foods they realize will result in added pounds. Food addiction "hijacks" our rational minds and leads us to making decisions that will defy our weight loss efforts and goals. Those who choose to have weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) often view it as "a last resort" for losing weight. They hope the surgery will result in dramatic weight loss, and will also help in sustaining that weight loss. It is a tragedy when patients who have elected to undergo a surgical weight loss procedure regain dreaded pounds in spite of having had good intentions to follow through with the behaviors necessary to keep the weight off. A hallmark of addiction is knowing there are physical and/or emotional problems caused, or made worse by a substance, and continuing to use the substance anyway. If food is leading to excess weight and physical comorbidities, such as high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol and/or diabetes, and the patient is informed they need to lose weight in order to improve these medical conditions, but they are unable to change their eating habits, food addiction may be a reason. If people are depressed because of their weight and the limitations it places on their lives and the friction it causes in their relationships, and they want to lose weight but cannot seem to stop eating unhealthy foods, then food addiction may be a reason. If a person has both the disease of obesity and the disease of addiction (in this case, food addiction), treating only the disease of obesity will not result in long-term weight loss. Food addiction is a powerful disease that needs treatment at the same time a person is treating their obesity. Attempts to continue to "eat less" will fail if a person is a food addict and does not treat their addiction. The result will ultimately be weight regain, frustration and discouragement. Weight Loss Surgery Does NOT Treat Food Addiction is for people who have had bariatric surgery, are considering bariatric surgery, or for anyone who struggles with weight loss. In this book, I explain what food addiction is and why it must be addressed in addition to working on weight loss and weight maintenance. I also share tips and steps to take in order to address food addiction, as well as what it means to be in recovery from food addiction. Get ready to learn. Get ready to grow as a person by learning more about yourself in this educational, engaging and down-to-earth book. Join me on Facebook Live every Wednesday evening at 9 PM EST for a free program entitled Food Addiction: FAIR and FIRM. The videos from this series are also available on my website at www.conniestapletonphd.com/weight-loss/food-addiction-fair-firm/. Finally, please share this book with anyone you know who may be struggling with food addiction, whether or not they are a bariatric surgery patient. Food addiction can be treated! Get help now and get healthier and happier. Your Health. Your Responsibility. This Day. Every Day.
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."
