Are you one of the many who's terrified of having surgery?
Hundreds are just too scared yet hate being fat... what scares you? And how do you feel about diets - can they ever be as effective and long-lasting? ...
If you're considering weight-loss surgery, or have already had it, you are probably filled with similar expectations, concerns--and a million questions.14-10-2008
Author Melissa deBin-Parish knows what you're going through. In 2003, she and her husband, Dan, had the same weight-loss surgery on the same day, in the same hospital, with the same surgeon. Over the next eight months, they lost a combined total 300 pounds after their surgeries. Melissa went from a size 24 to a size 4, dramatically improved her life, and started her own support group to help other patients find the same success.
Today, her website, The Weight Loss Surgery Connection (www.twlsconnection.com) is one of the most popular and informed support groups available for patients. THE WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY CONNECTION (McGraw-Hill; October 2008; Paperback Original, £9.99) pulls together the best of the website, combining anecdotal experiences of other weight-loss surgery patients with the latest medical information to help you: Decide if surgery is right for you Choose the best surgeon and procedure Overcome “emotional eating” Get the support you need And keep the weight off for life! You'll also find invaluable insider's tips, delicious recipes, and journal pages to make your journey positive, successful, and rewarding. And, with the right guidance, you'll see just how wonderful it can be to transform your body, your health, your attitude, and your life. More information at: - www.twlsconnection.com The Weight Loss Surgery Connection November, 2008 ISBN 9780071499026 / 0071499024 Paperback Original, £9.99
I know this is an old post but I wanted to put the correct website. By the way, thanks very much to whoever posted it. I"m Melissa, I'm the author and I LOVE hearing from and talking with others that have traveled this same path or are heading down the same path. It has changed my life so much! You just can't have to much support for long term success. There are so many amazing success stories to inspired by and I love hearing all of them.
www.connectionwls.com and my direct email is melissa@connectionwls.com
This is an amazing site here and such great people and wonderful support. The best thing we can all do for ourselves is to indeed surround ourselves with support and arm ourselves with as much information as we possibly can to make informed decisions.
Best of success to each of you. If I can ever help in any way, please feel free to call on me.
-Melissa & Dan
The Weight-Loss Surgery Connection
www.connectionwls.com
