Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Achieving Permanent Weight Loss with Minimally Invasive Surgery (Paperback)

~ Jessie H. Ahroni Ph.D. A. R. N. P. (Author)
Key Phrases: laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, banding surgery, weight loss journey, Adjusting the Adjustable Gastric Band, More About Obesity, Follow-Up Care (more...)

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Product Description

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding is an invaluable resource for anyone who is considering laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.

Dr. Ahroni uses her experience as a clinician and a gastric band patient to guide you through the process of losing weight and learning to live with your adjustable gastric band.

In clear and easy-to-understand language, Dr. Ahroni points out the things you need to know to make your weight loss journey a success.

About the Author

In addition to being a family nurse practitioner, Dr. Ahroni is a certified diabetes educator and board certified in advanced diabetes management. She's had an adjustable gastric band since 1998 and specializes in helping people make behavior and lifestyle changes after weight-loss surgery.

Product Details

• Paperback: 130 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (May 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595311148
• ISBN-13: 978-0595311149
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #55,552 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adjustable Gastric Band... a way out, July 8, 2004

By	Onysia (The North Country) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Achieving Permanent Weight Loss with Minimally Invasive Surgery (Hardcover)

Jessie is knowlegeable, direct and deeply committed to your success with the Adjustable Gastric Band. Think of this book more as a "Banding Coach" as you make a transition from being trapped to a new sense of self honesty, freedom and empowerment. She lets you know about Banding and the changes you will be asked to make but more importantly she KNOWS from the depths of her heart that YOU CAN DO IT! and by the end of the book you are likly to accept her professional opinion as well.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jessie Ahroni may be the foremost expert, June 21, 2004

By	"willo_in_denver" (Denver, CO United States) - See all my reviews

Jessie Ahroni may be the foremost expert in the US on support, adjustment and follow-up of adjustible gastric banding patients. An experienced "bandster" herself, now working in a bariatric practice, Jessie is famous in our little community for her wit, wisdom and straight talk. A compilation of her know-how and best, time-tested advice is included along with case studies of people who have struggled and been successful in overcoming every obstacle, and using this tool to achieve remarkable success. Highly recommended!

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for newbies, September 8, 2005

By	Web Geek (South Ogden, UT United States) - See all my reviews

First the good:
The book is written in plain english and is very, very easy to read. Jessie covers the basics of the band very well and provides good descriptions for what it's like after you have the band.

Now the bad:
I felt like this book was just a repetition for what I already knew because of prior research on the web or common sense. I was hoping to find more detailed information about after-care and diet, tips and tricks, and information about how successful bandsters went about losing the weight. Overall, I'd probably say to get the book if you're new to gastric banding, otherwise you'll probably already know all the information contained in this book.