Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies

Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies follows the same basic format as the rest of the books in the For Dummies library. It features specific icons that appear in the margins of the text and flag warnings, things to keep in mind, tips, and technical terminology. The book is designed for those who know next to nothing or nothing at all, about weight loss surgery. It also approaches the topic in plainspoken language, and employs humor wherever possible.

The book aims to help readers decide whether or not weight loss surgery is for them, and goes on to describe the various options and their associated risks. It also covers how much patients can expect to pay for the surgery, and whether or not it is covered by insurance. For those who do decides to go forward, it outlines the overall hospital experience, as well as the basics of recovery, such as when solid foods are permitted, and how to incorporate exercise into day-to-day life.

Many people immediately associate weight loss surgery with a gastric bypass procedure, but in reality there are several other options available. Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies is designed to provide readers with advice on various surgical procedures, including centers where these procedures are performed, and how patients should go about choosing their surgical team.

In addition to describing the risks associated with each kind of surgery, the book also attempts to provide readers with a rough idea of what life is like after surgery. That is, how will their eating habits have to change, and the role of supplements in their new lifestyle. The book aims to remain as objective as possible, giving readers a clear-eyed rundown of the entire process.

Although most doctors warn that weight loss procedures like gastric bypass surgery are very serious and involve substantial risks, it seems that their offices are now more inundated than ever with patients who are interested in taking this route. Although news reports do their best to convey the potential dangers, the success stories from celebrities and everyday people are so compelling that they can often seem to overshadow these warnings.

Although this book may be a good resource for those who are seriously considering weight loss surgery, the best place to start is in the doctor’s office. Most physicians would likely suggest trying other options before turning to something as drastic as surgery to treat obesity.

• Comprehensive approach
• Information is organized in a familiar way

• Relatively few people qualify for surgery
• Only a doctor can truly determine whether or not surgery is appropriate

As Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies reminds readers, surgical weight loss procedures are only appropriate for those who are facing immediate health risks due to their weight. And even for those who do qualify for surgery, it is not always a cure-all.

Before pursuing surgery, those who are overweight or obese may want to consider trying a modern weight loss supplement to help them shed unwanted pounds. The herb hoodia gordonii can help to greatly reduce the temptation to overeat by suppressing the appetite. The addition of a metabolism-boosting ingredient like bitter orange can help to increase total calorie expenditure, making it easier for dieters to achieve a calorie deficit, which is so crucial to weight loss.