Weight Loss surgery or WLS, is now the 3rd most popular elective surgery in the United States. With massive amounts of advertising and a variety of procedures available, it's no wonder that the public is intrigued, interested, overwhelmed, and confused - all at the same time. Weight Loss Surgery, A Patient's Perspective, is written by, and from the perspective of a non-medical professional who did the research, underwent the procedure, lived through all of the phases, and now shares her insights with those who are contemplating the procedure themselves. Whether you're investigating WLS, have decided to have the procedure, have already had the procedure, or are simply curious about it, this book is MUST READING. Written in plain, easy to understand language, this single manual will be your insider's guide to understanding everything involved in the entire procedure from the time you consider it on through the years after you've completed the process and are living your new life."