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.
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