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Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies


Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies  
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 617.43
EAN: 9780764584473
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0764584472
Label: For Dummies
Manufacturer: For Dummies
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: May 27, 2005
Publisher: For Dummies
Studio: For Dummies


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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


Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating:  out of 5 stars - What a blessing!
This book is a blessing! Recently had lap-band surgery and this book has helped me understand so many things I was confused about. It is very informative for someone even considering suregery and will help you from the very beginning and continue to help way after the surgery. I recommend it highly.



Rating:  out of 5 stars - Very informative
This a great book to help you decide if this is for you.
It is not a story about anyone's life it is just filled with great helpful information.


Rating:  out of 5 stars - If you don't read rhis book you are a dummy.
This book takes the reader step-by-step through the decisions and consequences surrounding weight loss surgery. As with most books in this series, it includes points to consider. It suggests questions to ask yourself, your health care professional, and the people who will be affected by your decision. And it is easy to read, has lots of examples and a good number of personal stories to help you understand how real people have dealt with the conequences of their decsion to undergo surgery.



Rating:  out of 5 stars - Wonderful Information...
This book was a very concise and straight to the point book on Weight Loss Surgery. I would definitely recommend it, before or after surgery.



Rating:  out of 5 stars - A Must Buy
If you are even halfway considering getting any sort of weight loss surgery, you must read this book. It doesn't miss anything. It helps you select a doctor and prepares you for every step in the process. It even includes sample appeal letters for insurance companies that reject you.


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