For the thousands of people affected by severe obesity, the decision to undergo weight loss surgery can be a matter of life and death. But it is not a simple procedure, and once done, it produces life-altering changes. To help you make the best possible choice, a dynamic team of experts has come together to share their experience, knowledge, and findings about weight loss surgery. Merle Cantor Goldberg is a leading psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders; Drs. Marcus and Cowan have helped develop many of the techniques used in bariatric surgery.
" Weight Loss Surgery "first addresses important questions about your qualification for this type of surgery, as well as the various surgical options available. It then presents a
comprehensive overview of pre-op visits and the post-op recovery period, examining both the psychological and the physical impacts of surgery.