The Expert's Guide to Weight-Loss Surgery Is it right for me? What happens during surgery? How do I keep the weight off?

by Davis, Garth

• ISBN13: 9781594630521
• ISBN10: 1594630526
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-12-26
• Publisher: Hudson Street Press

Summary

Weight-loss surgeon and star of the hit TLC show "Big Medicine," Dr. Davis combines cutting-edge medical advice and compassionate guidance into what promises to be the definitive handbook on the topic. Diagrams throughout.

Author Biography

Garth Davis, MD, is a bariatric surgeon and star of TLC-'s Big Medicine. He is medical director of the Weight Management Center Program at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, and is a frequent speaker and guest lecturer across the country.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
The Costs of Obesity	p. 1
How We Got Here-And Why What We're Doing Now Isn't Working	p. 15
Weight-Loss Surgery: A Real Solution	p. 29
The Nuts and Bolts of Weight-Loss Surgery	p. 35
Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for Me?	p. 71
Finding a Doctor	p. 85
Navigating the Insurance Process	p. 93
Getting Ready for Surgery	p. 99
The Big Day	p. 115
Life After Surgery: The First Six Weeks	p. 123
The Beginning of the Rest of Your Life: The Basics	p. 141
Your Diet Schedule After Surgery	p. 163
The Honeymoon Period	p. 181
Exercise: The Wonder Drug	p. 201
Emotions After Surgery	p. 229
Excess Skin: And What to Do About It	p. 243
Negotiating Pitfalls	p. 255
Conclusion	p. 271
Body Mass Indexes	p. 273
Insurance Letter	p. 275
Letter from Your PCP in Support of Your Application	p. 278
Protein-Rich Foods	p. 279
Protein Supplements	p. 280
1,400-Calorie Meal Plan	p. 281
Useful Measurement Conversions	p. 285
Index	p. 287
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