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A Complete Guide to Obesity Surgery: Everything You Need to Know About Weight Loss Surgery and How to Succeed

by Bryan G. Woodward, MPH, LCEP

167 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #01-0065; ISBN 1-55212-664-1; US$22.50, C$33.50, EUR21.80, £15.10

A Complete Guide to Obesity Surgery is a well-organized, comprehensive tool kit addressing the many issues that surround the surgical treatment of obesity. Readers are provided with an unprecedented accurate step-by-step guide to obesity surgery with accompanying professional illustrations and photos.

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About the Book 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 yeears, 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.

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About the Author Bryan G. Woodward, MPH, LCEP, has been helping people live healthier lives for over 10 years. As a Licensed Clinical Exercise Physiologist, he holds a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and a Master of Public Health in Nutrition from Tulane University. His past experience includes adjunct instructor for Tulane University, program director for the New Orleans branch of the Department of Treasury's corporate fitness program, exercise/nutrition consultant for the University Hospital Weight Management Center and clinic coordinator for the St. Charles General Weight Management Center also in New Orleans, Louisiana. He currently is the program director for the Live Light Surgically Assisted Weight Loss Program in Biloxi, Mississippi. As apparent by his initiation into the American society for Bariatric Surgery as an Associate Member, Mr. Woodward has concentrated his professional activities on the management of adult obesity. Over the last seven years he has helped over 3500 patients in their search for a healthier weight. His knowledge of bariatric surgery comes from working with five different bariatric surgeons and the patient preparation and postoperative programs for six different surgical procedures. He has been instrumental in developing numerous policies that have improved bariatric surgery patient outcomes. As seen and heard through his many television, radio, and lecture appearances, he has great passion in his role as an advocator of surgery for the moribidly obese and has been actively educating the medical community and insurance companies about the necessity of such treatments. He brings a wealth of clinical and hospital administrative experience in the area of bariatric medicine that is matched by only a few peers. Visit his website at ObesitySurgeryBook.com

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Sample Excerpts or Table of Contents

SECTION ONE
Morbid Obesity Also Referred to As Clinically Severe Obesity
The Disease of Obesity Defined
Level of Obesity
Assessing the Risk of Obesity
Consequences of Obesity
Causes of Obesity
Why do Diets Fail the Severely Obese
Rationale for Surgery
The Unfortunate Truth
Who Qualifies for Surgery Treatment of Obesity?
SECTION TWO
The Surgical Treatment of Clinically Severe Obesity
History of Obesity Surgery
How Surgery Promotes Weight Loss
Restrictive Surgical Procedure Options
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG)
Silastic Ring Vertical Gastroplasty (SRVG)
The Controversy over Defining Succes
Laparoscopic Surgery Explained
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAP-BAND®)
Implantable Gastric Stimulation System (IGS™)
Malabsorptive Surgical Procedure Options
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGBP)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass (LRYGBP)
Fobi-Pouch Operation/Silastic Ring Gastric Bypass
Distal Gastric Bypass/Long Limb Bypass (RYGBD)
Bilopancreatic Diversion (BPD)
Duodenal Switch for Obesity (DS)
Surgical Procedure Comparison
SECTION THREE
Thoroughly Review Your Options
Risk of Bariatric Surgery
Choosing Your Surgical Team
Checklist for Choosing a Bariatric Surgeon
Obtaining Health Insurance Approvals
Determining Medical Necessity
Understanding Insurance Denials
Strategies for Overturning Denials
SECTION FOUR
Preparation and Prevention
Preoperative Medical Preparation
Preoperative Surgeon's Clearance
Preoperative Exercise Prescription
Preoperative Nutritional Guidelines
Advanced Travel Arrangements
The Day Before Surgery
Possible Shopping List
Possible Hospital Packing List
SECTION FIVE
The Surgical Experience
The Morning of Surgery
The Operation
First Days After Surgery
Postoperative Emotional Adjustment
Discharge Instructions
Recovering at Home
Postoperative Eating Guidelines
Top Selling Protein Supplements List
Protein Protein Protein
Learn How to Read and Use Food Labels
Success Equals Knowing Your Sugar's
Exercise for Life
Setting the Stage for a Successful Exercise Prescription
Your Personalized Plan
Your Starter Walking Program
Swimming or Water Aerobics
Your Personalized Plan
Your Starter Walking Program
Swimming or Water Aerobics
Weight Training or Strength Training
Grant Me the Motivation
SECTION SIX
Additional Considerations and Resources
Handling the Stress in Our Lives
Succeeding After Surgery
Perception of Goal Weight and Body Appearance
Know Your Cravings
Lifestyle Challenges
Support Group Attendance
Controlling Late Weight Gain
"Better Told" From the Words of Patients
Some Final Remarks
Informative Website Links
Detailed Table of Contents
Appendix
References

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