The Complete Guide to Weight Loss Surgery

Book excerpt: If you're planning on undergoing weight loss surgery, have recently had surgery, or are a few years out, this book is for you! Weight loss surgery is a big deal and there's so much to know! Our comprehensive FAQ-style guide answers 80 of the most common and crucial questions we-as WLS dietitians-get asked on a daily basis, such as: - Why is my hair falling out? - Why are my friends losing more weight than me? - Why can't I eat and drink at the same time? This book is also packed with a ton of practical tips for those tricky and sometimes overwhelming parts of life after surgery. We provide advice for almost everything! - Difficulty transitioning to solid foods? - Struggling with digestive issues (i.e. nausea, vomiting, foods getting stuck/blocking, constipation and diarrhea)? - Unsure of what to eat the first time you eat out? And so much more! No more guesswork. Just practical expert advice! "Lisa and Monica are expertly placed to understand the huge challenges of weight-loss surgery patients post-op. I only wish this book had been available when I had my own surgery in 2009." - Carol Bowen Ball, www.bariatriccookery.com