Book description
Your trusted guide to surgical weight-loss
Sixty percent of individuals over the age of 20-or 58 million people
in the U. S.-are overweight. As the obesity epidemic continues to
grow, many Americans are researching the benefits and complications of
weight-loss surgeries. Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies, 2nd edition is
the most up-to-date and authoritative guide to understanding the
impact of surgical weight-loss before, during, and after surgery.
Weight-loss surgery is often an overweight person's last resort, and
it comes with many risks, questions, and fears. So how do you know if
it's right for you? Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies gives you
expert guidance on knowing whether you qualify for the procedures,
advice on choosing the best center and doctor, and trusted information
on evaluating the risks involved. Plus, it helps you plan to finance
the procedure, prepare for surgery, and achieve the best results as
you adjust to a new diet and lifestyle post-surgery.
- Trusted information on choosing a weight loss surgery that's
best for you
- Advice on what to expect before, during, and after surgery
- Sample recipes and information to ensure you're getting proper
nutrition post-surgery
If you or a loved one is considering gastric bypass surgery,
Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies gives you everything you need
to decide if it's the right course of action, what to expect during
recovery, and how to ensure the best results through healthy eating
behaviors and regular physical activity.
Marina S. Kurian, MD, is a weight loss surgeon at NYU Medical Center.
Barbara Thompson is a nationally recognized speaker who brings hope to
the dangerously obese. Brian K. Davidson is the coauthor of Weight
Loss Surgery Cookbook For Dummies.
