{"product_id":"how-to-prepare-for-your-dan-kessler-9781974672721","title":"How to Prepare for your Weight Loss Surgery Psychological Evaluation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmpower Your WLS Journey for Success\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This pre-op guide inspires you to be your best and have more authentic courage and passion. From the insightful material and WLS patient stories you receive dozens of suggestions to follow goals, use proven tools, and avoid common pitfalls or mistakes. You learn successful tips for how to increase motivation and commitment and get back to WLS goals if old habits cause a backslide or surgery delay. PLUS, this book helps you get ready and organized for the required pre-op WLS Psychological Evaluation. The Psych Eval is usually the final pre-op appointment that either gives you a green light for surgery or informs the surgeon (and insurance company) that you are not yet prepared and capable for WLS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing fully equipped for WLS boosts confidence and increases your odds of maintaining WLS goals after surgery. This book gives you trusted advice and support that thousands of WLS patients use for the lifelong WLS journey. Each chapter includes key subjects every WLS patient needs to know. There are 53 worksheets covering the 15 vital areas discussed at your Psychological Evaluation. The worksheets are specifically designed to improve awareness of your patterns, design action plans, and ensure you won't be caught unprepared by evaluation questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHaving your procedure\u003c\/b\u003e is the physical side of the WLS coin. The #1 enemy of WLS is weight regain. The emotional side of the WLS coin is what makes or breaks long-term success to keep weight off after weight loss surgery. Learn to set the right tone for your WLS journey and how to build emotional strength to be your best self, so that your outcome is both satisfying and long lasting. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to overcome old behavior patterns that don't serve you any longer.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat to do about unresolved emotional baggage that holds you back.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhance your ability to focus on what matters to you most.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you're considering WLS or already in the pre-op period, \u003c\/b\u003e this book gives everything you need to achieve the best results for your WLS hopes and dreams and maintain long-term WLS accomplishment for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNOTE: (\u003cb\u003eThe print version\u003c\/b\u003e is designed for handwriting your answers on the worksheets and to scribble ideas and notes in the margins. Use the book as a personal journal to take to the evaluation to get resources and support for important topics you want more information about. \u003cb\u003eWhen purchasing a Kindle version, \u003c\/b\u003e print out the worksheets and jot down notes to take to your evaluation, so you don't forget questions to ask the therapist.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dan Kessler,Sharon Magar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1974672727\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781974672721\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/12\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.41d","brand":"Dan Kessler","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083070480639,"sku":"9781974672721","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/how-to-prepare-for-your-dan-kessler-9781974672721","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}