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- Obesity Surgery: Stories Of Altered Lives
- Book
- 2008
- Published by: University of Nevada Press
summary
Obesity is a major national health problem, and science has been developing a number of ways to address it. The most revolutionary is surgical intervention to alter the gastrointestinal system so that less food/nutrients can be consumed and/or absorbed. People who undergo this surgery usually experience drastic weight loss and dramatic health improvements. They also discover a new sense of self and face challenges often unimaginable when they were obese.
Using in-depth, first person accounts of 33 men and women who underwent weight-loss surgery, this book elaborates on the complexities of finally getting what you wished for— the good, the bad, and the totally unexpected.
We live in a culture fascinated by physical make-overs, but no one talks about their psychological consequences. Losing a lot of weight is perhaps the most extreme make-over of all. It leaves people emotionally changed, and these changes are the heart of this book.The fascinating narratives contain important lessons for individuals considering or having had the surgery and for those who try to help them. It is simply a story of how finally getting what you’ve always wished for can be much more complicated affair than you ever imagined.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright, Dedication
- pp. iii-vi
- Introduction
- pp. 1-8
- Part I Getting There from Here
- pp. 9-10
- Part II Mapping the Journey
- pp. 191-192
- Chapter 7 Through Thick and Thin
- pp. 212-232
- Bibliography
- pp. 255-262
Additional Information
ISBN
9780874177411
Related ISBN(s)
9780874177404
MARC Record
OCLC
226379106
Pages
279
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No