Weight loss surgery patients who maintain the best results after the bariatric surgery aren't necessarily those with the best surgeons, but those who prepare themselves for sychological changes and lifestyle changes before the surgery even takes place. This workbook helps readers determine whether or not bariatric surgery is the best option for them - and, if it is, learn how to make these critical preparations in order to ensure a positive result. * Unlike competing books, this guide emphasizes psychological preparation for surgery * 34 percent of adults are not just overweight, but obese (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2006) Doreen A. Samelson, Ed.D., MSCP, is a medical psychologist specializing in weight loss surgery and the treatment of eating disorders. She is committed to helping people with weight or food-related problems experience improved health and quality of life. An experienced public speaker, Samelson regularly lectures on weight and food-related topics, and is author of Feeding the Starving Mind. She lives and practices in Northern California. Foreword writer Arnold D. Salzberg, MD, is a member of the surgical faculty at the University of California, San Francisco. |