A Diary of Gastric Bypass Surgery: When the Benefits Outweigh the Costs
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (695 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0791474402 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 158 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
While gastric bypass surgery is often touted by the media as the easy way out, and American health care professionals increasingly endorse weight loss surgery for a population plagued by obesity and its complications, A Diary of Gastric Bypass Surgery discloses the sacrifices, suffering, and commitment required to endure this complicated procedure. She also includes her weekly grocery expenses, out-of-pocket medical expenses, reactions to media stories on celebrity personalities battling complications of obesity, as well as chronicles of the cognitive and behavioral changes she experienced along the way.". Drummond, an African American woman diagnosed
Erin McArdle said Remind me not to seek medical treatment in North Carolina. I found Darlene's account of her journey before and after her Gastric Bypass very imformative. She gave plenty of information regarding the requirements for the procedure as well as her progress after. However I have to tell you I was appalled at treatment she received from the COLD, INSENSITIVE members of in the medical profession she encountered along the way. I thought her surgeon DR. Bozeman's personality was awful from the momemt she first met him. His . Very Thankful Amazon Customer This is an awesome book! As a educated African American female, suffering from obesity (sounds like a oxy-moron. This book spoke to me and helped me make a decision if I really wanted to do this or not. I am now waiting insurance approval for my gastric bypass surgery, and would recommend reading Darlene's journey. It was a quick read, which makes it great for those of us who are really busy.. "Heartfelt and Honest" according to Shannon Bananon. I am considering WL Surgery. WOW, if I can track my daily protein like she can, I'll be in good hands. She is wildly honest about everything with this surgery. Her courage to stick to it is enlightening. Good for her.
Drummond is Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Miami, Florida.. Darlene K
What a powerful narrative! Mark P. Orbe, coauthor of Contemporary Issues in Interpersonal Communication" . intensely poignant ForeWord Magazine This book is a compelling, well-detailed personal account of weight loss that contains valuable insight about a topic that is largely misunderstood by the general public