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The Sleeved Life: A Patient-to-Patient Guide on Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Weight Loss Surgery Kindle Edition

by Pennie Nicola (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Pennie Nicola has lost over 100 pounds with vertical sleeve gastrectomy, and she wants to help other potential weight loss surgery patients learn more about this bariatric procedure. Updated in 2018, Pennie combines her personal experience with the latest research to answer your most pressing questions about the gastric sleeve.Questions include:Why did you choose the sleeve instead of other weight loss surgery options?How do I begin looking for a sleeve surgeon?What does a typical pre-op diet look like?What is surgery day like?What will my diet look like after surgery?How do you handle the stigma of weight loss surgery?How is my goal weight determined?How many calories do you eat, on average?Are there any foods you can’t eat?How much food can you eat in one sitting?Does hunger come back?Can the sleeve get stretched out?How do you deal with weight loss stalls?How many vitamins do you take every day?How much weight should I expect to lose with the sleeve?What does a maintenance diet look like?How common is regain after the gastric sleeve?
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007US3LTM
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 15, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 251 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 124 pages
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Grammyoftwins
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick, Accurate & very Informative read on Bariatric Vertical Sleeve Surgery!
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2014
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I found this information being shared by a "Sleeve patient's" point of view very valuable! The Author answered many of my questions. She sets realistic expectations for how you'll be feeling very soon after surgery as well as a year plus out post surgery! I'm only 1 week post surgery so I can't argue anything beyond this point but she's very accurate with her comments on pre-surgery & 1week post surgery. I especially found her comment on needing antacids or reducers like Prevacid causing hunger like pains as is been experiencing that issue & sure enough the dissolvable Prevacid Tablets resolved a lot if not all of the problem! The books a quick read & very inexpensive if you get it electronically & very worth the read! I'll likely read it again as time goes on. I just think it's great to read a book based on an actual patients actual experience on the same exact surgery that I've just had!!! Highly recommend as it answered a lot of my questions, worries & concerns!!! Thank you for writing this little book!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars very practical
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2013
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I read this book in a few hours. Very easy to read. I am in the research phase of the process and I found this book to be very much like orientation week at college. Lots of information aboutt how things are done, and some support from someone who has been there and done that. Think of this book as a primer for gastrectomy. I think it is perfect for someone like me who has made the decision to have WLS, but is stil exploring options.

This is not a chronicle of her emotional journey, although she does touch on it. This is not a cookbook, although she does mention different ways of eating. What this is, is a short primer for people considering the vertical sleeve operation. It is a bit repetitive, but I think that is to drive home thepoints she is making. If you purchase it on Kindle. $3.99 is not a bad price.
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landcruisers
5.0 out of 5 stars Great basic guide for VSG patients or those considering it
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2013
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This book is very well written and contains lots of wisdom coming from the real life experience of the author. She does not try to venture too deeply into the topics best discussed with your physician, psychologist or nutrician consultant, such as lengthy descriptions of the surgical procedure, the psychological intricacies of eating addictions or details around the Kreb's cycle of glucose metabolism. Rather she explains in each section what most people should expect, some of the things that can happen along the way and the times you should seek the guidance from your medical team. She also avoids the trap of giving too much of her own experiences and opinion, instead she uses the 80/20 rule of 'here is how it goes for most people, but here is what can also happen.' She does not avoid her own experience yet acknowledges that aspects will be different for others. If you are looking for some keep it simple, no-nonsense guidance...this is the book for you.
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Marius Gabriel
3.0 out of 5 stars Another "This Is My Experience" book about VSG, well-written but not a really authoritative, informative guide
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2014
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I liked this book, and the author is a warm person whose experience was interesting to read -- but in the end, the experience of a single patient cannot be applied to the vast range of people contemplating or going through this surgery. Anecdotes will only take you so far -- and there are tons of these on YouTube.

For an authoritative guide to post-bariatric life, with a discussion of all the ramifications, complications, hurdles and medical issues, go to one of the books written by surgeons or psychologists who have dealt with hundreds of case-histories. You'll get a more complete picture.
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joanne walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2023
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For someone who is starting to think about WLS, this was helpful in giving an overview of the before, during and after.
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Veritas513
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent layman’s overview
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
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This book is helpful with tips from a patient who went through the gastric sleeve procedure. There were frequent misspelled words and it needs better editing. Overall it is helpful if you can overlook the spelling errors.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2012
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I had not considered Vertical Gastric Sleeve surgery when I went for my first appointment with my bariatric surgeon. I had assumed that I would have a RNY but after some discussion with her I agreed to do some more research on the subject. Well, little did I know that there just isn't a lot of info out there on this procedure. I have purchased another book that still had this procedure labeled as "experimental". I was glad to have come across this book as it answered a lot of questions for me. The author is not a clinition but an actual "Sleeve" patient. She gives good backround info that is backed up by her personal experience. If you are considering a Vertical Gastric Sleeve procedure than this is a good place to start.
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Cynthia
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2015
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Lots of good, straightforward information and sound advice.

It highlights several medical articles for those who would like to delve deeper into the available research regarding the sleeve.

However, this book is mainly a valuable first-hand account of gastric sleeve surgery. It gives readers a glimpse into the journey from pre-op to maintenance and reminds us that the sleeve can be a powerful weight loss tool.

But it is only a tool. There is a lot of hard work involved and this account is a helpful guide in making the decision for sleeve surgery and in knowing what to expect and what questions to ask.
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Mobile H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and concise.
Reviewed in Canada on September 15, 2019
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Answered most of the question I had in mind.
Very easy to read. Lots of tips to helps us go through the surgery and after.
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Madfish
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful reference
Reviewed in Australia on April 24, 2019
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Comprehensive advice from a consumer several years post surgery. The information is concise, relevant and presented in a structured manner.
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DiscoveryJ
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for anyone considering surgery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2015
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I was really pleased to find this book. It answered many of the questions I've wanted to know but struggled to find through normal websites. The fact this book is written by a patient makes it all the more impressive. A surgeon will give you the facts but there's nothing like a patient telling it how it is in lay-mans terms.
And for those in the UK like me, don't be put off. I've read reviews on other similar books complaining they're too focused for the American market. This isn't the case here. Yes, there's a chapter on getting surgery on insurance but I just skipped over that. The rest is totally relevant and easy to read.
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sandeep chawla
2.0 out of 5 stars just ok
Reviewed in India on July 27, 2013
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Nothing great about it. Does not provide in depth information and real life experience in details. Provides information which is better available on the net.
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Tess McGill
4.0 out of 5 stars Realistic discussion of WLS issues and success factors
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2014
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This was a helpful and thorough overview from the perspective of a patient, not a physician. The author provides excellent notes on comparing different procedures and what's required to be a successful 'loser'. I would recommend this for anyone considering WLS or post-op as a companion guide.
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