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| View Larger Image | Through the Land of Hyster: The Hyster Sisters Guide | Paperbackby Kathy Kelley (Author)
| List Price: | $19.55 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Hyster Sisters | | Edition: | 2ndnd Edition | | Page Count: | 154 Pages | | Publication Date: | February 01, 2001 | | Sales Rank: | 188,518th |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
This book contains pre-op and post-op information, checklists, helpful hints for recovery and more. Advise given in the book is shared as a form of sisterly advice and women to women support. "Bedtime Stories for Hyster Sisters" are included to add to the sisterly charm of this book. This book reflects the solid information along with a bit of humor known at the Hyster Sisters website. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 45 reviews)
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Short on substance, long on prattle by J. Vasilius (Tucson, Arizona, USA)  3 Stars
September 21, 2008
While there is some good material in this book, it is overshadowed by the amount of cutesy babbling. Answers to questions are rambling and often inconsistent. The photos look like bad photocopies. The fairy tale framework wears thin quickly; I never figured out if the king is a doctor, a husband, a narrative device or God. That said, there is some good content on some of the recovery issues involved in a hysterecomy, particularily in the hysterectomy is pre-menopausal. The website is much better than the book.
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There's a Killer Web Site that Goes WITH this book by Madrasi (Santa Barbara, CA USA)  5 Stars
March 27, 2008
.... which I REALLY appreciated; when told I needed a hysterectomy, I was freaked out and immediately went to Amazon to research books. I chose Dr. Streicher's The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy then found this one; but then learned that the author was the founder of the AMAZING web site for women, www.hystersisters.com
The web site was EXTREMELY helpful. Between the web site, the book and Dr. Streichers advice, I decided not to have my hysterectomy, at least not now. I owe it ALL to being able to learn from other women, especialy those on hystersisters.com
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Not the best, but not bad by Donna Ranger (Tucson, Arizona)  4 Stars
October 19, 2007
After being scheduled for a complete hysterectomy, I started scouring the books available for any and all info I could find. I appreciated that this is woman to woman first hand information. But medically, it isn't very helpful. Skip this book and instead go to the hystersisters web site.
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A Friend When You NEED One by P. Conroy (ocala,fl USA) 5 Stars
March 01, 2007
I found this book after my surgery. Prior to taking my short term leave from work, I had spent almost 2 months talking with several friends and co-workers about the upcoming hysterectomy...They all had plenty to say about their issues before the surgery and the outcome(6-8 weeks later)...What they NEGLECTED to mention was the ALL IMPORTANT RECOVERY. While this book is not medical advice...it is a wonderful support group...and there is a website to follow that covers a plethora of info, topics, forums, discussions and opportunity to meet great women who have "been there" or are experiencing the same issues. This book is WONDERFUL mental therapy!!! Well worth the read and price...would make a wonderful gift for a friend after surgery!!!
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Silly, but good info by Lena Austin (Florida, USA) 4 Stars
January 03, 2007
The information inside is well worth overlooking any flaws in writing or the silly "fairy tale" style. Any woman going through the turmoil associated with a hysterectomy needs to read this book.
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| The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy
by Lauren F. Streicher (Author)
In clear, conversational language, Dr. Lauren Streicher discusses everything a woman needs to know to make informed choices about this often-controversial subject, including emotions and sex after surgery, hormone replacement, and much more.
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| 101 Handy Hints for a Happy Hysterectomy
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| The Woman's Guide to Hysterectomy: Expectations and Options
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Hysterectomy is performed more than any other surgical procedure for women, with the exception of the cesarean section. Authors Adelaide Haas and Susan L. Puretz, both professors in the field of health, have experienced hysterectomy firsthand. Dismayed by the limited information available to them, they collaborated on this comprehensive book about a critically important subject for women. THE WOMAN’S GUIDE TO HYSTERECTOMY addresses common fears, expectations, and questions regarding such...
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| Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide Of Mind-Body Techniques
by Peggy Huddleston (Author)
Recommended in three best-sellers: Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom by Christiane Northrup, M.D., The Wisdom of Menopause by Christiane Northrup, M.D., and Life Makeovers by Cheryl Richardson. The mind-body techniques in this book help you to feel calmer before surgery, use 23-50% less pain medication and heal faster. Huddleston's five-step program is recommended in leading hospitals across the U.S. including N.Y.U. Medical Center in New York and several Kaiser Permenante Medical Centers in...
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