Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Schopf
Your companion for the time before and after
The most trustful guide for people with obesity
Adiposity used to be considered a self-inflicted problem, the adviece “Just eat less” came not least from doctor. Today we know the disease has a tracable cause: those affected can’t help it if they can no loger get out of the adiposity. With the so-called bariatric surgery, a very effective way out of the vicious circle of morbid adiposity is available today! Experienced physician Stefan Schopf gives a detailed insight into what affected people can expect when they lose weight permanently with the help of surgery. He helps not to fall back into old behaviour patterns, to improve fitness in the long term, to successfully overcome hurdles in nutrition and also to cope well with special problems.
From the content of this book:
- Head hungry: Causes of adiposity
- Eating differently has to be trained: Nutrition therapy
- Physically active: Movement therapy
- Which positive effects has the surgery?
- All surgery steps at a glance
- Goals of consistent aftercare
- Plastic surgery - what makes sense when?
ISBN: 978-3-8426-3151-9
Prof. Dr. med. Stefan Schopf is head of the competence centre bariatric and metabolic surgery (DGAV) at the RoMed Clinic Bad Aibling. His surgical specialities are bariatric and metabolic surgery (obesity surgery), surgery of hormone-forming organs such as the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands, as well as surgical treatments of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (digestive tract). His goal in bariatric surgery is to improve the sustainability and effectiveness of the surgical procedure. To this end, he works closely with a team whose experience is incorporated into this guide.
Released: 2023
152 pages
ISBN: 978-3-8426-3151-9
