Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies

OK so the company that sells for "for Dummies" books is totally awesome. I did not realize all the topics that they cover. Anyway I purchased the book Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies book from Walmart.com. I love this book. I wish I would've had this book prior to my surgery. It does give a lot of good insight for people that are pre-op, in the hospital and post op. It gives about 40 recipes from shakes to purees to pork to beef. It's just amazing. I ordered the book for my husband. Usually he hates to read books. Let me tell you that this is like his bible now. Everytime I look at him he has this book in his hands. I'm very grateful b/c he has been difficult since coming home from the hospital. Allow me a small vent here. Michael had open gastric bypass on 11/1. The doctors released him 2 days later. I was totally unhappy about that. He's got staples all over the place. He's still in a lot of pain, yet he's home. So now I get to play nurse. Not happy about that at all. OK that's the end of my vent. Thanks for lettin me share. Buy the book. Walmart.com sells it for $14.05. It's great and I'm glad I bought it.

Hi Kendra, That must be so hard for you--to try to care for someone and you really haven't had time to heal yourself. Goodness don't the doctor's realize that you just had major surgery too??? I feel for you! Try to take it easy. --Oh and yes, it is an excellent book! Be Blessed, Marian S.C.

I think that the doctors realize that I am a strong person. I do know how to take time for myself and I do. Life is a challenge and I just love a challenge. Thank you for the words of encouragement. Kendra

2 days for open!! what??

Yes 2 days. He was in surgery until early afternoon on 11/1 and the doctor released him at 12:30 p.m. on 11/3.

Oh my goodness, that is insane. Ugh. How is he now? When do the staples come out?

He is in pain and just miserable. We are going for a post op visit on Tuesday. I'm going to have a nice LONG conversation with the doctor at that point and time. Then the staples come out on the 22nd.

Kendra, No problem ! We are very good listener's here . Sounds like that book might give you somewhat of a break ...HUH ? I hope so . I am sure it is very hard on you as you just had the surgery yourself. I can't believe they would let him go home at 2 days out ? !!!!!!!! I could maybe see it if he had it done laproscopic , but open ? You gotta be kidding me ? Well honey, I wish you all the best and through all this don't forget about yourself as you are still healing too ! I am pre -op so I am going to be getting that book . Thanks for giving us the scoop on it ! Take Care..... and Carol

I hope you enjoy the book as much as we are. I give myself some time for me everyday. I do believe that everything happens for a reason, I'm just not too sure about the reason at this moment (smile).

thanks for the info..... i will order the book now. sorry your husband is in so much pain..... i totally understand what he is going thru.... i had an open rny and was released from the hospital 2 days post op .....i never felt pain like that in my life. i went home got in my bed and couldn't lift myself out of bed...when i finally did get up i ended having to sleep in my mother's recliner for a week. just encourage your husband to walk as much as possible, walking really helped me feel much better. donna open rny mar 18 2005 282/139/135