Question:
Where can I get Pamphlets or information to give family members..

I am trying to find some pamphlets/literature for my Father. He is very old fashioned and of everyone in my family is the person with the most doubts and conerns. Is there some kind of information made specifically for loved ones having surgery? I want to show him something, but he doesn't need to know every little detail. I know as much as there is to know (I hope) so I don't want to give him something that really mentions too many risks or complications. I know that stuff, I don't think he needs to. I don't want him to worry is basically the main thing. Any suggestions?? Thanks in advance you guys are great!    — Female C. (posted on July 23, 2002)

July 23, 2002
There is a GREAT explanation of how to treat different levels of obesity on the Nation Institutes of Health Website: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/ob_gdlns.pdf
   — Lynda L.

July 23, 2002
You might try purchasing Barbara Thompson's book..."Finding the Thin Person Inside" I bought it and it's great. You can go to her website at www.wlscenter.com to find out more information on her book and also print of excerpts of the book there too I think.
   — lindajenkins

July 24, 2002
hiya check out: www.obesityhelp.com for info you can also do search on yahoo for "gastric bypass" and you'll find lots of sites, some by docs, some by patients and you can cull a lot of info from there good luck!
   — jkb

July 24, 2002
Hi! This is a great question. My family is also like yours where the less they know about the actual surgery the better off they will be. Bariatric Treatment Center has a great information booklet that they will send you for free. Even though I didnt have any questions I passed the booklet onto my parents because I felt the material was "soft" reading for them. http://www.bariatric.com/
   — MELISSA M.