Dear Diary: What My Doctor Never Told Me About Liposuction [Paperback]

Kathyne L. Jackson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2003

Writing this book has been a very essential part of my recovery. Except for my son, doctor, and finally, my Mom, there was no one I had chosen to confide in. Putting my own experiences down on paper gave me a chance to not only relive the experience and face the uncertainties, but to understand my motivation for doing it. Writing this book was an emotional lifeline for me and it's been a wonderful outlet. Also, where else could I have expressed the joy of going from a size 22 to 16 in two months? Since no one knew I had the surgery, this book was the one place where I could shout. This book was also written with others in mind. There may be those who felt as I did. They've secretly dreamed of undergoing the procedure because they were just as unhappy with certain aspects of their bodies as I was. They've squirreled away some money in the hopes that one day they might also take the next step. There are also those who have taken that step. I hope my words help someone else who's alone with their thoughts and pain as I've been, give them a much needed mental hug, and let them know that someone else had undergone what they are considering or are now enduring. At those times, when I was most vulnerable, I kept telling myself that there would be people reading my words and saying to themselves, "This is normal. Kathyne went through this too, so I won't worry" Am I am glad I did it? Would I do it again?

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About the Author

Kathyne L. Jackson has been writing since junior high school. A freelanced writer, she is a published poetess, songwriter, and mystery novelist. She loves to travel and is the owner of a small internet business. She lives in Maryland with her two children and is working on her next mystery.

Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (June 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1410729826
• ISBN-13: 978-1410729828
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,007,128 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It !, May 27, 2003

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K. Jackson (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dear Diary: What My Doctor Never Told Me About Liposuction (Hardcover)

I loved this book. If you've always wondered what someone actually goes through after they go home from surgery, wonder no more. Kathyne Jackson told me everything she went through, some of which I have never read nor heard about. Now I really know what to expect.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ON THE BALL!, May 15, 2003

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K. Jackson (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dear Diary: What My Doctor Never Told Me About Liposuction (Paperback)

I gave this book to my sister who had liposuction and she said Kathyne Jackson told it just like it was. The pain, the chills, the uncertainties was everything my sister also went through. Before her surgery, she looked at other books, but they just gave general information. Kathyne goes into details. A MUST READ for anyone considering liposuction.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Unlike any other book, April 28, 2006

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This review is from: Dear Diary: What My Doctor Never Told Me About Liposuction (Paperback)

A family member is considering liposuction. We've spoken with many patients who've had it, and we've read everything we can get our hands on. This is the only book that says there is pain for about a month after the procedure. All of the other books and patients talk like there is very minimal pain maybe for 2-3 days, then it's back to work, jogging, etc. I don't know what to think after reading this book. On a positive note, her style is down to earth and friendly. She seems honest, and I believe she probably did have a bad experience. Based on her introductory statements, I think she chose the surgeon based on cost and his willingness to do many areas at once. Perhaps this is why she had so much pain?? We'll never know....