Expert's Guide to Weight-Loss Surgery Is It Right for Me? What Happens During Surgery? How Do I Keep the Weight Off?

Name: Expert's Guide to Weight-Loss Surgery Is It Right for Me? What Happens During Surgery? How Do I Keep the Weight Off?
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ISBN: 9780452296060

ISBN-10: 0452296064

ISBN-13: 9780452296060

Edition: N/A

Authors: Garth Davis, Laura Tucker

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Weight-loss surgeon and star of the hit TLC show "Big Medicine," Dr. Davis combines cutting-edge medical advice and compassionate guidance into what promises to be the definitive handbook on the topic. Diagrams throughout.

Book details

List price: $16.00
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Publication date: 2/23/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.572
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction



The Costs of Obesity



How We Got Here-And Why What We're Doing Now Isn't Working



Weight-Loss Surgery: A Real Solution



The Nuts and Bolts of Weight-Loss Surgery



Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for Me?



Finding a Doctor



Navigating the Insurance Process



Getting Ready for Surgery



The Big Day



Life After Surgery: The First Six Weeks



The Beginning of the Rest of Your Life: The Basics



Your Diet Schedule After Surgery



The Honeymoon Period



Exercise: The Wonder Drug



Emotions After Surgery



Excess Skin: And What to Do About It



Negotiating Pitfalls


Conclusion



Body Mass Indexes



Insurance Letter



Letter from Your PCP in Support of Your Application



Protein-Rich Foods



Protein Supplements



1,400 Calorie Meal Plan



Useful Measurement Conversions


Index