Is Weight Loss Surgery Right For You? (Treatments That Work) - Couverture souple

Apple, Robin F.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0195313151 ISBN 13 : 9780195313154

Editeur : Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 2006

Synopsis

Obesity has quickly become an American epidemic. If you are suffering from significant overweight and the problems that go along with it, you may be contemplating weight loss surgery.The decision to pursue weight loss surgery should not be taken lightly. There are many factors to consider. This book contains all the need-to-know information about weight loss surgery and how to decide whether or not it is right for you. Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? helps guide you through the decision-making process by providing information on the various types of bariatric surgery available, their respective risks and benefits, the professional consultations and evaluations you will need to go through prior to surgery, as well as what to expect post-operatively. It also contains written exercises you can complete at home in order to help you work through any anxious feelings you may have as a result of your considering surgery.If you are interested in weight loss surgery as a way to improve your quality of life, both physically and emotionally, this book will ensure that you have all the tools necessary to make the best decisions.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Obesity has quickly become an epidemic in the western world. If you are suffering from significant overweight problems, you may be contemplating weight loss surgery. The decision to pursue weight loss surgery should not be taken lightly. There are many factors to consider. This book contains all the need-to-know information about weight loss surgery and how to decide whether or not it is right for you. Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? helps guide you through the decision-making process by providing information on the various types of bariatric surgery available, their respective risks and benefits, the professional consultations and evaluations you will need to go through prior to surgery, as well as what to expect post-operatively. It also contains written exercises you can complete at home in order to help you work through any anxious feelings you may have as a result of your considering surgery. If you are interested in weight loss surgery as a way to improve your quality of life, both physically and emotionally, this book will ensure that you have all the tools necessary to make the best decisions.

Biographie de l'auteur

Robin F. Apple is at Stanford University. James Lock is at Stanford University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0195313151
• ISBN 13: 9780195313154
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 120
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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