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A practical guide to weight-loss surgery as a long-term solution to obesity explains who is a candidate for surgery, what the surgery is and various surgical approaches, how to get insurance to cover the surgery, benefits and potential side effects, and other crucial information. Reprint.
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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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Paperback. Condition: Good. 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. Seller Inventory # 00107233117
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