Product Description
Currently, over fifteen million Americans are struggling, day-by-day, hoping for a healthier life and a means to shed massive amounts of weight. Morbid obesity is a deadly epidemic causing over 300,000 deaths annually and is second only to cigarette smoking as the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Sufferers of morbid obesity "are sick and tired" of being "sick and tired". Feelings of desperation often lead them to attempt anything to lose 100 pounds plus of extra weight they carry, which makes them easy prey to fraudulent diet scams and untruthful advertising practices. For those who suffer with the disease of morbid obesity and have been unsuccessful at their diet attempts -- there is another answer. In this book, the answer to a better and longer life is not a quick-fix diet nor a cosmetic procedure, but a medically accepted and the only proven method of weight loss for the devastating disease of morbid obesity. The method is properly known as bariatric surgery. Throughout the pages of A Complete Guide to Obesity Surgery, readers will be informed of the many advances that have been made in bariatric surgery over the past forty-plus years, in a language they can understand. A Complete Guide to Obesity Surgery also provides a truthful representation of bariatric surgery, including the potentially dangerous risks and the many benefits from a successful surgery. In addition, the many myths regarding the causes of obesity and the surgical treatment of the disease are explained in detail. One of the goals of this book will be to provide potential surgery candidates and ther family members, the tools needed to properly weigh the risk of remaining morbidly obese versus the possible surgical complications. Readers will be informed of the surgical procedures available, how they promote weight loss, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each procedure. A Complete Guide to Obesity Surgery allows patients to gain valuable insight into surgery. This book provides readers with a step-by-step guide to researching a surgeon to postoperative care and includes postoperative diet instructions and the development of a personalized exercise prescription. The knowledge gained by reading this book will allow potential surgery candidates and their family members to form educated opinions. This ensures that each person will become prepared for the changes that will be necessary to reduce side effects and improve outcomes. Patient testimonials and pictures will provide amazing insight of the ups and downs through their surgical experience and their new lives. Readers will find this book to be an informative, practical self-help guide to postoperative exercise and nutrition programs. A Complete Guide to Obesity Surgery is a well-organized comprehensive toolkit addressing the many issues that surround the surgical treatment of obesity.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 15 reviews)

Time for an updated version by D. Flemion (Fort Riley, KS United States)

3 Stars
April 27, 2009
I purchased this book due to a requirement from my Doctor. Although I had already read most of the information from other publications, there is still alot of usueful information in this book. Although it does need to be revised/updated. Some of the facts are very old and or no longer issues with the new surgeries.

Very informative by Karen (Alpharetta, GA)

4 Stars
August 14, 2008
This book told me pretty much everything I needed to know about my gastric bypass surgery. It is very thorough.

Required reading by J. MacDonald (Atlanta, GA USA)

5 Stars
February 08, 2008
This was required reading by my surgeon. After reading it, I can understand why. A very well written, thorough analysis of a complex issue. However, an easy read.

Really helpful book by Joyce V (Central Indiana USA)

4 Stars
September 19, 2007
This book was very helpful and was in easy-to-understand text. Sometimes health books can get too technical but this was in every day words. The only problem I had with it was it was published in 2001, so it is a little outdated.

Great Book by C. Reed (Gulfport, MS)

4 Stars
July 24, 2006
This is a great book for information about weight loss surgery. I found it useful and it answers alot of questions you may have. It discusses all of the surgery options that are out there. It is a good source to have in your weight loss surgery library.

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