Authors: Norman B. Ackerman
ISBN-13: 9781573926928, ISBN-10: 1573926922
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Date Published: April 1999
Edition: (Non-applicable)
"My self-image improved. I could buy clothes anywhere!" - A patient's success story Dangerously overweight people suffer daily from the negative social, psychological, and ...
Ackerman (emeritus, surgery, New York Medical College) examines the physical and psychological aspects of morbid obesity (over 100 pounds above ideal weight); discusses his personal experiences in treating such individuals; and offers some success stories. Based on 20 years of experience in the field, his writing is informed and informative and will be of interest to both a lay audience and the medical community. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)