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Summary: Great Information for those researching WLS
Review: Dr. Flancbaum writes in a style that is easily understood by the layman. When the topic necessitates using medical language, he takes the time to explain exactly what it means in terms that anyone can understand. I have been researching WLS for about a year and have found this book to be the most helpful. I read the list of reasons to lose the weight and found that I can agree with just about all of them and some I had never even thought of in terms of myself. Thank you Dr. Flancbaum for this wonderful book.
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Summary: Very understandable, comprehensive, yet succinct
Review: I am the father of a highly overweight adolescent girl, whose furure may include weight loss surgery (WLS). This book explained the many issues involved not only about the surgery itself, but, importantly, about many basic concepts about obesity (including very useful definitions and formulas about what constitutes obesity). The book also clearly discussed the critically important subject of the co-morbid conditions (diabetes II, high blood pressure, e.g.)that can be caused by obesity. The danger of obesity, as mainifested by the presence of these co-morbid conditions, was dramatically described. These issues, as well as the more technical description of the various types of WLS surgeries, was set forth in a manner that was easily understood by this lay person. I felt as if I was involved with a personal consultation with the physician/author, where the surgery was described, and the potential risks and side effects, and benefits, were being explained to me in a very understandable way. The book also contains an ending chapter of Frequently Asked Questions which provided an excellent review of the entire book's contents, and could serve as a condensed version of the book should a reader just wish to address a certain issue, and have the answers presented quickly and directly. The book greatly advanced my understanding of the meaning and problems of obesity, and placed me (and ultimately my daughter)in a substantially more enlightened and informed position to make a potential decision about whether or not my daughter should undergo this surgery.
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Summary: The Dr. Spock of Weight Loss Surgery
Review: 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!
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Summary: The Doctor's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery
Review: I have read all the books I could find on the subject, since I am having surgery soon. Next to Barbara Thompsons book (Finding the thin person hiding inside you), this is the best. Easily understood, extremely helpful, takes you right through the whole process, and beyond. I love the amount of resources, and the recipes are GREAT. My husband read a lot of it too, so that he is more informed. Great sections to provide info for my employer as well. I got so involved in the reading, was sad when I was done.
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Summary: The BEST WLS Book!!
Review: 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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Summary: The BEST WLS Book!!
Review: 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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Summary: Comprehensive guide that covers a lot of ground
Review: 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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Summary: The Doctor's Guide to WLS--A great resource!
Review: This book is a must-read for anyone considering weight loss surgery or just exploring treatment options for morbid obesity. It's well-researched, authoritative and easy-to-read. The authors include one of the top WLS surgeons and a writer who had weight loss surgery, so they know what they're talking about. Every question a reader might have is anticipated, and ably answered.
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Summary: Useful Guide!
Review: Weight Loss surgery is a tremendously scary subject but this book makes it easy to understand. It was helpful to know that there are different types of surgery that work differently. The author is one of the leading surgeons in this area and one of the co-authors had the surgery herself. The best part of the book were the many true-life accounts from real people who've had the surgery and found it changed their lives for the better. And the recipes were great, too!
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