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| View Larger Image | Lap-Band for Life | Paperbackby Ariel Ortiz Lagardere (Author)
| List Price: | $19.95 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | LM Publishers | | Page Count: | 331 Pages | | Publication Date: | September 01, 2005 | | Sales Rank: | 172,405nd |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
Dr. Ortiz has helped to pioneer Lap-Band surgery in North America; he is considered by the manufacturers of the Lap-Band to be one of their most outstanding instructors for proctoring other surgeons in North America. This much anticipated book by Dr. Ortiz points out the struggles of obese persons prior to surgery, and the best method for coping with weight loss after surgery. It is a must read for anyone wanting the safest, most effective weight loss surgery in the world. Enjoy. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 34 reviews)
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Can't wait to meet my surgeon! by Rebecca Jeanne Cartwright  5 Stars
November 19, 2009
It was an excellent read, very informative. My surgery will be performed by Dr. Ortiz on March, 24th 2010.
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Pre surgery must read! by Joyia L. Mcguire (Reno) 5 Stars
November 01, 2009
If you are considering WLS this book is very informative and answers all you questions.
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Crammed with information!! by B. Hart (NC, USA) 5 Stars
October 28, 2009
This book is great to soon to be banders and their family and friends. It has all the info you need to know about being banded.. from the preop to surgery to aftercare and what to expect from the band and what you should do yourself to be sucessfull!!! I am being banded on Nov. 11th by Dr Ortiz and this book answered almost all my questions!!
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Very Educating by Julie Popplewell (Bakersfield, CA)  4 Stars
August 07, 2009
This is another great hand book on what to expect when having lap band surgery. There are patient testimonials from prior patients and a lot of good information inside!
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Good Book by Carol A. Asch  3 Stars
June 15, 2009
This is a good book if your thinking about a lap band. Takes you through the steps to get there.
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SIMILAR PRODUCTS |
| LAP-BAND Companion
by Mark J. Watson (Author), MD (Author), Daniel B. Jones (Author), Brooks Hart (Illustrator), C.M.I. (Illustrator)
A comprehensive guide for patients who have the LAP-BAND or are considering having the procedure done. The authors cover all pertinent information relevant to making the decision whether or not to have the surgery, as well as what to expect after the surgery. Discussion on diet, nutrition, band adjustments, and exercise are included, as well as testimonials and valuable resources for seeking additional information and finding a bariatric surgeon.
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| Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band: Everything You Need to Know Before and After Surgery to Lose Weight Successfully
by Robert Sewell M.D. (Author), Linda Rohrbough (Author)
If you are one of the 40 million Americans overweight to the point of recommended surgical intervention, the Adjustable Gastric Band (AGB or "the band") may be the safest, most effective weight-loss method for you. Unlike conventional weight-loss surgery, which can lead to serious medical complications and nutritional deficiencies, the AGB is a minimally invasive procedure that leaves the digestive system completely intact. Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band provides a...
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| Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Achieving Permanent Weight Loss with Minimally Invasive Surgery
by Jessie H. Ahroni Ph.D. A. R. N. P. (Author)
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding is an invaluable resource for anyone who is considering laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Dr. Ahroni uses her experience as a clinician and a gastric band patient to guide you through the process of losing weight and learning to live with your adjustable gastric band. In clear and easy-to-understand language, Dr. Ahroni points out the things you need to know to make your weight loss journey a success.
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| Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery: Over 140 Delicious Low-Fat High-Protein Recipes to Enjoy in the Weeks, Months and Years After Surgery
by Patt Levine (Author), Michele Bontmpo-Saray (Author), Meredith Urban-Skuros (Author), William B. Inabnet (Foreword)
A Whole New and Completely Delicious Way to Eat after Weight Loss Surgery After her weight loss surgery in 2003, Patt Levine knew she would have to stick to a very restrictive diet, but there had to be something better than the "totally tasteless mush" her post-op food guidelines recommended. Levine put her cooking skills to work and now, in Eating Well after Weight Loss Surgery, she and collaborator Michele Bontempo-Saray offer over 140 original, low-fat, high-protein recipes that taste...
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| Recipes for Life After Weight-Loss Surgery: Delicious Dishes for Nourishing the New You (Healthy Living Cookbooks)
by Margaret Furtado (Author), Lynette Schultz (Author)
Learn how to eat right after weight loss surgery.In the past decade or so, there have been explosive increases in both the incidence of severe obesity and weight loss (bariatric) surgery. It has been shown that the incidence of bariatric surgical procedures has increased over 600% in the last decade. It is estimated that approximately 200,000 Americans (and another 200,000 adults world wide) will undergo a bariatric operation in 2006. This dramatic increase in operative cases is in part a...
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