- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Bantam; 1 edition (Aug 26 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0553382462
- ISBN-13: 978-0553382464
- Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 1.3 x 20.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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- #65 in Books > Health, Mind & Body > Disorders & Diseases > Surgery
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From Library Journal
For those individuals who are morbidly obese defined as weighing more than 100 pounds above their ideal body weight or with a body mass index of 40 or higher (35 or higher with other illnesses such as diabetes or heart disease) weight loss, or bariatric, surgery can be a lifesaver. It is not, however, a miracle cure. It requires a skilled surgeon, support staff, and the patient's lifelong adherence to diet, exercise, and vitamin supplementation. Expert bariatric surgeon Flancbaum (St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hosp., New York, and Columbia Univ.) has written an excellent and reassuring guide for those considering the surgery. He clearly outlines the surgical options, explaining each type along with its risks and possible complications, as well as expected outcomes. He also explains what to expect before, during, and after surgery, discussing selection of a surgeon, insurance coverage, the surgery itself, pain control, diet, and (rarely) reoperation. Resources and recipes are appended. For a nurse's perspective on the same subject, see Michelle Boasten's Weight Loss Surgery: Understanding and Overcoming Morbid Obesity (FBE Service Network, 2001). For all health collections. Anne C. Tomlin, Auburn Memorial Hosp. Lib., NY
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Stedman's Medical Dictionary defines obesity as "an abnormal increase in fat" and simple obesity as "resulting when caloric intake exceeds energy expenditure." Flancbaum, a surgeon with considerable experience in weight loss surgery, refers to obesity throughout as a "chronic disease." Erica Manfred, one of his coauthors, had problems with obesity, was operated on by Flancbaum, and became an advocate for this method of treatment. They and their colleagues describe the various types of surgical procedures and counsel the prospective patient in selecting the most helpful one for her or him. They relay what to expect before and after the operation and what complications are possible. They recommend a healthier diet and more exercise after the surgery, and they advise on selecting a good surgeon and getting one's insurance company to pay for the operation. They conclude by listing sources of further information and providing many food recipes. William Beatty
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The BEST WLS Book!!,
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This review is from: The Doctor's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery: How to Make the Decision That Could Save Your Life (Paperback)
I have read this book several times and it is the only book on this subject that you will need. I have read the others but this book has EVERYTHING you will need to know INCLUDING how to select a surgeon, and even how to get approval for your surgery. A MUST HAVE ITEM IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING WLS.
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The Dr. Spock of Weight Loss Surgery,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Doctor's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery: How to Make the Decision That Could Save Your Life (Paperback)
I depended on Dr. Flancbaum before and after my weight loss surgery in the same way that I depended upon Dr. Spock when my children were small. His book became a dog earred companion on my nightstand--well read and well loved. I would recommend it to anyone considering this surgery!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Comprehensive guide that covers a lot of ground,
By Deb Mann (Hinesville, Ga USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Doctor's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery: How to Make the Decision That Could Save Your Life (Paperback)
If you are considering WLS and need to compare operations and get a basic overview, then this is the book for you. It covers pre-surgery questions as well as post-op concerns. I would recommend giving this book to your surgeon or primary care physician to inform them of the surgery. I work as a library assistant and recommend this book to my patrons. It has been the only book I have found that gives good basic coverage of the subject.
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