Record details

• ISBN: 0071499024
• ISBN: 9780071499026
• Physical Description: 219 pages ; 23 cm
• Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill, [2009]
• Copyright: ©2009

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (page 209) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction: Taking a Peek at Your Bright Future xiii -- Chapter 1 A New Life Is Waiting for You! 1 -- Our Story: Why We Chose Weight-Loss Surgery 2 -- Surgery Has Worked for Us-and for Millions of Others, Too 8 -- Little Things That Make Life More Enjoyable 12 -- Start Your New Life Now 15 -- Chapter 2 Researching Weight-Loss Surgery-and Making Your Decision 17 -- Are You a Candidate for Weight-Loss Surgery? 18 -- Facing Fears: Our Story 25 -- Answering Frequently Asked Questions 26 -- Chapter 3 Sharing Your Decision to Have Weight-Loss Surgery 43 -- Finding Your Voice 44 -- Fighting the Myth That "You Just Have to Diet" 47 -- Answering Questions About the Safety of the Procedure 51 -- Responding to the Naysayers 52 -- Dealing with a Reluctant Spouse or Partner 53 -- When Not to Tell 55 -- Chapter 4 Preparing for the Big Day 59 -- Recognizing That Support Groups Are Your Safety Net 60 -- Clearing Your Schedule 68 -- Making Your Kitchen Healthy 69 -- Packing for the Hospital 74 -- Tracking Your Progress on the Path to Success 77 -- What to Expect on the Big Day 82 -- Preparing for Potential Side Effects 84 -- Getting a Glimpse of Your Post-Op Stomach 90 -- Chapter 5 Learning How to Eat After Weight-Loss Surgery 93 -- General Guidelines for the First Six Weeks After Surgery 95 -- Listening to Your Body's Signals 96 -- Keeping a Food Journal 100 -- Starting with Smooth, Gentle Foods 102 -- Eating Enough Protein 105 -- Staying Hydrated 107 -- Checking for Vitamin Deficiencies 108 -- Chapter 6 Eating Outside the Home: Handling Restaurants and Parties 113 -- Eating in Restaurants 116 -- Hosting a Party 124 -- Attending Someone Else's Party 126 -- Slow Food 128 -- Chapter 7 Continuing to Lose Weight: Overcoming Obstacles to Progress 133 -- Gauging Your Expectations 134 -- Anticipating Plateaus 136 -- Heading off Head Hunger 138 -- Expunging Old Habits 141 -- Being Satisfied with Your Successes Along the Way 143 -- Seeing Your Body Clearly 146 -- Chapter 8 Getting the Support You Need for Life 149 -- Understanding the Benefits of Staying Connected 150 -- Finding Support in Your Surgeon's Other Patients 154 -- Going Online 156 -- Maintaining Support Even Through Your Maintenance Phase 158 -- Keeping Your Memories Alive 160 -- Giving Back to the Weight-Loss Surgery Community 161 -- Appendix A Favorite Recipes 165 -- Appendix B Journal Pages: Your Weight-Loss Surgery Connection 187 -- Appendix C Converting to Metrics 207.

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Obesity > Surgery > Popular works.