Friday, January 23, 2009

The Doctors Guide to Weight Loss Surgery or How to Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight

The Doctor's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery: How to Make the Decision that Could Save Your Life

Author: Louis Flancbaum

Whether you're already planning to have weight-loss surgery or are still trying to decide, here is what you need to know about the operation that could save your life

If you are considering weight-loss surgery, you are not alone. Obesity is the most common chronic disease in the U.S. today, affecting one out of every four Americans. In this indispensable resource, Dr. Louis Flancbaum, one of the world's foremost experts on weight-loss surgery, takes you through the entire process, from presurgical evaluation to postop care. You'll find everything you need to know to get the most out of the latest groundbreaking procedures available that can radically improve your health--and your quality of life.

You'll discover:

Why WLS is the safest treatment for patients with clinically severe or morbid obesity

How to determine if you're a candidate for WLS

What to look for when choosing a surgeon

How to choose the surgical procedure that's right for you

What to expect pre-, peri-, and postsurgery

Common side effects and what they can mean for you

Diet and nutritional guidelines after WLS

Plus: what to do if your insurance policy excludes obesity treatment, how to determine when you can resume normal activities and return to work, healthful recipes, patient success stories, support groups . . . and much more

Including detailed charts and tables, helpful resources, and websites, this is the only sourcebook on weight-loss surgery you'll ever need.



New interesting book: Wanderlust or Art of the Palate

How to Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight

Author: The American Lung Association

Do you rely on smoking to keep your weight in check?

Are you afraid to quit smoking because you're worried about gaining weight?

Have you gained weight after quitting smoking...and gone back to smoking with hopes of losing the weight?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, it's time to learn

HOW TO QUIT SMOKING WITHOUT GAINING WEIGHT

Based on the American Lung Association's smoking cessation program, here is expert advice on how to quit smoking in a healthy way that allows you to kick the habit without ruining your waistline. This groundbreaking book will show you:

  • How quitting smoking can add years to your life
  • Why vegetables and fruits are the most important foods to eat while you're quitting
  • How to add more physical activity to your day
  • Which foods to turn to during a nicotine craving
  • How to stay motivated, even during tough times

...and dozens of other strategies that can help you to work with your cravings -- instead of against them -- to attain a healthy and fit smoke-free life.

Includes meal plan suggestions, recipes, and snack ideas!



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