The Real Skinny on Weight Loss Surgery: An Indispensable Guide to What You Can Really Expect! by Julie M. Janeway, Karen J. Sparks, Randal S. Baker

Acknowledgements     vii
Prologue - Obesity: A Progressive Disease   Cynthia K. Buffington, PhD     xv
Foreword   Judith Brown Clarke     xxi
Introduction     1
Reality Slap!!   Julie M. Janeway   Karen J. Sparks     5
En-Lightenment   Julie M. Janeway   Karen J. Sparks     13
The New and Improved, Amazing, All Natural Lemon Diet   Randal S. Baker MD, FACS     29
Surgical Weight Loss Treatment Methods     36
Common Potential Surgical Complications     47
Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Co-Morbid Conditions     52
What to Look for in a Surgical Practice     53
Vitamin Supplementation     55
Preventing and Dealing with Weight Regain     57
The Effectiveness of Weight Loss Surgery     60
Scramps, and Stricture, and Hiccups, Oh My!!   Julie M. Janeway   Karen J. Sparks     63
Potential Complications     64
Potential After-Effects     69
Auto Eject   Julie M. Janeway   Karen J. Sparks     83
The "Build-Your-Own Cat" Kit   Karen J. Sparks   Julie M. Janeway     87
The Shadows of MyFormer Self   Scott H. Glass, MS, MA, LLP     95
Little Victories   Karen J. Sparks   Julie M. Janeway     113
Separation Anxiety   Julie M. Janeway   Karen J. Sparks     125
Photo Gallery     143
No Girls Allowed!   Randal S. Baker MD, FACS   Julie M. Janeway   Karen J. Sparks     151
Feng Shui for the Body and Mind   Carrie A. Liebrock, RD   Scott H. Glass, MS, MA, LLP     163
Micronutrients     165
Macronutrients     167
Carbohydrates     167
Fat     169
Water     170
Protein     171
Functional Living Environment     175
Movement     175
Medication Misadventures: How to Avoid Them!   Nabila Ahmed-Sarwar, PharmD, BCPS, CDE     181
Medication Absorption Basics     182
How to Get the Right Medication for You     184
Protect Your Pouch     186
NSAID and Medication Tips Chart     188
Medication Separation Anxiety     191
How to Become Your Own Best Advocate     192
Wrap Up     193
The Protein Safari   Julie M. Janeway   Karen J. Sparks     195
The Junk Drawer   Julie M. Janeway   Karen J. Sparks     203
Hidden Costs Related to Weight Loss     203
Pre-Op Emotional Issues     211
Surgical and Physical Issues     214
Julie and Karen's Personal Theories About Stuff     215
Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk!   Randal S. Baker MD, FACS   Julie M. Janeway   Karen J. Sparks     219
The Final Battle: Defeat of the Clones   Randal S. Baker MD, FACS     227
Additional Resources     237
Glossary of Terms     265
Reference Citations     277