{"product_id":"weight-loss-surgery-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781118293188","title":"Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781118293188","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWeight Loss Surgery For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMarina S. Kurian (Author), Barbara Thompson (Author), Brian K. Davidson (Author), Al Roker (Foreword by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118293188, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 July 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 18.5 x 2.5 cm, 0.522 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour trusted guide to surgical weight-loss\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSixty 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeight-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? \u003ci\u003eWeight Loss Surgery For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrusted information on choosing a weight loss surgery that's best for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on what to expect before, during, and after surgery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSample recipes and information to ensure you're getting proper nutrition post-surgery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you or a loved one is considering gastric bypass surgery, \u003ci\u003eWeight Loss Surgery For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Is Weight Loss Surgery for You? 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The Ins and Outs of Weight Loss Surgery 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Voting for Surgery: Are You a Candidate? 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Incision Decisions: Your Surgical Options 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Understanding the Risks of Surgery 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Drafting Your Dream Team: It's More Than a Surgeon 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Preparing for Surgery 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Paying for Surgery: No Assurance of Insurance 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Making the Grade: Testing Prior to Surgery 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Preparing Yourself Physically and Mentally: Getting in Tip-Top Pre-Op Shape 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: The Hospital Experience and Beyond 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Checking In and Out: Your Hospital Stay 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Knowing What You Can Eat for the First Few Months 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Starting on Solid Food 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Home Sweet Home: Returning after Surgery 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, It’s Back to Work You Go! 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: This Time I'm Going to Make It: Ensuring Success 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: What Is Success Anyway 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Food for Thought: An Eating Plan for the Rest of Your Life 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Getting It in Gear: Making Exercise Part of Your Routine 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Enlisting Outside Help 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Changing Outside and In 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Avoiding Potential Pitfalls: Physical Challenges 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Dealing with Post-Op Emotional Issues: What's Eating At You? 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Me, Myself, and I: Your Relationship with Yourself 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Working At Relationships: Family, Friends, and Everyone in Between 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Now That I’m Thin, What about the Skin? 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Weight Loss Surgery Myths 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Ways to Stay on the Straight and Narrow 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Medicine: general issues [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Medicine: general issues\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Medicine:%20general%20issues%20%5BMB%5D%22\"\u003eMB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52472084037912,"sku":"9781118293188","price":16.37,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118293188.jpg?v=1785716682","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/weight-loss-surgery-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781118293188","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}