Patient Surgery

Since its first publication The Success Habits of Weight loss Surgery Patients has become a bariatric best seller. The research based principles taught here continue year after year to be a standard for success throughout the bariatric community. The Success Habits Principles are now taught in hundreds of bariatric programs all over the world and are recommended by many Bariatric Centers of Excellence, surgeons and bariatric health professionals. They provide structure, clarity and simplicity for weight loss surgery patients as they reach and maintain a healthy weight.

Pennie Nicola has lost over 100 pounds with vertical sleeve gastrectomy, and she wants to help other potential weight loss surgery patients learn more about this bariatric procedure. Updated in 2018, Pennie combines her personal experience with the latest research to answer your most pressing questions about the gastric sleeve.Questions include:Why did you choose the sleeve instead of other weight loss surgery options?How do I begin looking for a sleeve surgeon?What does a typical pre-op diet look like?What is surgery day like?What will my diet look like after surgery?How do you handle the ...

What to Expect with a Total Knee Replacement: A Patient’s Guide to Surgery, Rehab, and Beyond contains detailed information on every step of the process of having total knee replacement surgery. It will teach you how to gain the greatest benefit from your surgery, minimize complications and setbacks, and empower you to achieve the best results possible. This book is intended for every person planning to undergo total knee replacement surgery, as it will take you through the entire journey from pre-operative preparations to full recovery and beyond, arming you with important knowledge ...

Most people will require cataract surgery at some point in their lives. How do you know when it is time for cataract surgery? How is having cataract surgery after LASIK surgery different? This book prepares you for what to expect before, during, and after the surgery. This book offers first-hand accounts of cataract surgery that only patients themselves could provide. It describes the details of four surgeries: two cataract surgeries performed after LASIK surgery, and two performed without any LASIK surgery history. In this book you will learn: What are cataracts and how do you know when ...

Author and spine surgeon Dr. David Hanscom has observed that in this era of corporate medicine, surgical decisions are often made quickly, without a complete evaluation or attempt at nonsurgical rehabilitation before proceeding. The result? The majority of spine operations are unnecessary, and many surgeries are performed on spines with normal, age-related conditions.

Are you having anxiety or fear about your upcoming surgery or procedure? This clear and concise essential guide is here to help! It is easy to understand and helps you navigate the challenging and stressful surgical journey with more confidence and peace of mind. This book gives you a comprehensive road map and guidance for you to be in more control of your surgery. You will find invaluable insights and practical advice to help you feel more informed, more at ease, and more empowered every step of the way.

Polycystic liver disease is a rare disease involving multiple cysts on the liver. Less than 200,000 people in the United States have it, and most of them are women. When the daughter of medical journalist David Drum was diagnosed with polycystic liver disease, he found precious little basic information for patients, and none available in book form. After doing extensive research to help his daughter manage her disease, Drum condensed the information he found into a short, useful book. "Polycystic Liver Disease: Information for Patients" contains basic medical information for people who wish...