Description
Unlike conventional weight-loss surgery, which can lead to serious medical complications and nutritional deficiencies, the adjustable gastric band (AGB) is a minimally invasive procedure that leaves the digestive system completely intact. Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band provides a comprehensive weight management program, whether you’re considering or preparing for the procedure or already living with the band. Expert laproscopic surgeon Dr. Robert Sewell and “patient-expert” Linda Rohrbough evaluate all the promises, hype, and misinformation about this popular surgical solution—including preparation, the procedure itself, and the required post-op lifestyle changes.

Drawing from interviews with dozens of AGB patients, you’ll hear of the particular challenges with the band, success stories, and even the medical “miracles” (such as remission of type 2 diabetes)—alongside expert insight from nutrition, exercise, and psychology authorities.

Level: Intermediate
ISBN: 1600940021
ISBN-13: 9781600940026
Format: Paperback, 420pp
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Pub. date: 2008

Content
Preface
Introduction—How We Got Here
Section 1. Obesity in Our Culture
1. Obesity—The Great American Health Problem
2. Why Dieting and Exercise Don’t Work
Section 2. Causes and Treatment of Obesity
3. How the Digestive System Functions
4. Bariatric Surgery—Past and Present
Section 3. The Adjustable Gastric Band (AGB) Is Not Gastric Bypass
5. How the AGB Functions
6. Who is a Candidate for The AGB?
7. What Does a Comprehensive AGB Program Look Like?
Section 4. Medical Management of the AGB
8. What to Expect before Surgery
9. What to Expect after Surgery
10. Adjustments (Fills) and Eating Strategies
11. The Health Benefits of the AGB and Weight Loss
12. Managing Potential Complications
Section 5. Living With The AGB
13. The Emotional and Social Time Line
14. The Lifestyle Change
15. Skin Care following Weight-Loss Surgery
16. Plastic Surgery following Weight Loss
17. Living with Someone Who Has an AGB
Resources
Body Mass Index (BMI) Information

Dietetic professionals
CPE Level: 2
Suggested Commission on Dietetic Registration Learning Need Codes: It is the sole responsibility of the dietetic professional to determine the learning need code met by a course. numedix.com provides the following "suggested" codes, but the professional can deviate from them if they feel another need is met.
4000 Wellness and public health
4010 Community intervention, monitoring, and evaluation
4030 Dietary guidelines, DRIs, Food Guide Pyramid, food labeling
4040 Disease prevention
4050 Epidemiology
5220 Gastrointestinal disorders
5370 Weight management, obesity
5460 Self-care management