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A Diary of Gastric Bypass Surgery: When the Benefits Outweigh the Costs |  | Author: Darlene K. Drummond
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 669210
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 146
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 0791474402
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.1975530092
EAN: 9780791474402
ASIN: 0791474402
Publication Date: May 8, 2008
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The story of one African American woman's decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery.
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 great September 3, 2010
Joan Mendel (Phoenix AZ.)
I enjoyed my purchase, it was easy great product and arrived early. The seller discribed it well in the write up so I knew exactly what I was geting and was happy on the transaction.
 Remind me not to seek medical treatment in North Carolina April 9, 2010
Erin McArdle (Long Island, NY)
I found Darlene's account of her journey before and after her Gastric Bypass very imformative. She gave plenty of information regarding the requirements for the procedure as well as her progress after. However I have to tell you I was appalled at treatment she received from the COLD, INSENSITIVE members of in the medical profession she encountered along the way. I thought her surgeon DR. Bozeman's personality was awful from the momemt she first met him. His staff was just as bad. They were all cold and insensitive. As for DR. Insull Jones he sounds like a jerk. I just had a Gastric Bypass this past Monday. I have to say my journey towards the procedure was so different that I found myself blinking in shock as I read her tale. From the first moment I signed up online for the informational seminar I was treated with nothing but warmth and caring. I got a phone call from a very friendly woman the next day confirming my registration for the seminar. The seminar was very imformative and the doctor stressed how you had to feel comforatble with your choice of a surgeon because you would have a life long relationship. I signed up for an appt and at that appointment everyone in the office was warm and kind and eager to help me start my journey. I had a check list of what I needed to complete before surgury. At the right time they got my insurance approval for me. I went through all my appointments with no problem. The surgeons office was there to help with any questions. One of the requirements was that I bring a family member to meet the surgeon.(he wanted to make sure I had some sort of support system at home). I was well informed as was my family by the time of my surgury. The staff at the hospital was wonderful. My doctor called constantly to see how I was. When I was discharged I thanked the doctor and he told me "No Thank You, I feel honored that I can help you get on with your new life".
I wish that Darlene could have experienced that as well. She seems like a wonderful woman and I thank her for sharing her journey, I read it while I was in the hospital after surgury. I just want to let everyone know that there are warm, caring, compasionate people who are out there to help you on your journey. MAKE SURE YOU FIND A BARIATRIC SURGEON YOU WON"T MIND SEEING FOR A LONG TIME TO COME !!!! Good Luck !
Very Thankful June 18, 2009
SB (kansas City, MO)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is an awesome book! As a educated African American female, suffering from obesity (sounds like a oxy-moron. This book spoke to me and helped me make a decision if I really wanted to do this or not. I am now waiting insurance approval for my gastric bypass surgery, and would recommend reading Darlene's journey. It was a quick read, which makes it great for those of us who are really busy.
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