This book should come with a free hysterectomy!
594765
This book goes into excruciating detail of every possible reason why having a child will ruin your life forever.  It is completely biased!  What little information that is presented on the positive aspects of having a child is short, weak and unbelievable.  Many of the quotes from her clients are from people who never actually had a baby -- they are just speculating on how they could never handle it.

Some of the views presented in this book are sexist and offensive.  She presents the negative physical impacts of childbirth as though they all happen to EVERYONE, and that they will permanently ruin your sex life.

I felt this author should have co-written this book with someone who has children, so they could provide a more balanced view.  This book is so wildly negative, and parts of it made me laugh out loud.
2758352
I am so glad I read this short book. I found out how close we are to non-invasive surgery which would be a Godsend to millions of people.  It's not very long, but a very import book of  how many institutions are involved in the research and why they need all the support they can get. I'm betting it will eventually be for more surgeries than just tumors eventually. I would be thrilled to live long enough to see such progress.
3130849
I suffered from upper back pain for over 20 years.  I couldn't drive a car for more than one hour, sit in a chair to watch TV, or even stand for long.  I had Xrays, and the doctor said I had a curvature of the spine that could not be fixed.  In addition I had two herniated disks in my neck, a chip, and severe arthritis, all caused by a body surfing accident when I was young. A motorcycle accident when I was 60 years old caused the neck to become even worse.  Xrays diagnosed the neck as 'broken'. I was convinced I would live the rest of my life in chronic back and neck pain. One day surfing the net I found an individual who said his life was changed by the book 'Pain Free.' For $10 how could I lose!  I can only say now that the book changed my life, also.  My back is pain free -- I can drive across the country with no pain.  My neck pain is also gone (a miracle?), although it comes back from time to time if I do something that causes the bone chip to hit a nerve.  When that happens I start the exercises again, and typically within 1-2 weeks I'm pain free again. I have recommended the book to many people who have chronic pain.  One person had been thrown from his horse and had severe hip pain, so much that he was not able to carry out his work as CEO of a company. He was about ready to agree to surgery.  He agreed to give the Pain Free exercises 6 weeks, and then he would sign up for the surgery. Needless to say, the surgery was not needed. If you are in constant pain, and it is ruining your life, you owe it to yourself to get this book and follow it religiously.
3714213
I was loaned the book by a friend.  I bought my own Amazon kindle copy because I thought it was so important for my family to read, since I have had cancer, a reocurrance and three surgeries.  My hope, with a family history of cancer, they will someday be able to choose between todays chemo or available alternative methods, for survival.
2942110
I would n't buy this book as you can have all this information in internet for free. The author does not provide in this book any information about his method ,only 2 pages and then the rest of the book is just hundreds of healing numbers for numerous symptoms. Too expensive for 5 minutes reading, that is just 2 pages. I doubt this can help anyone
2750217
This version of Memmler's Structure and Function Of The Human Body must come with a Cadaver to dissect,perhaps a little less than one troy ounce of gold, or maybe you are selling a pallet of 5000 books.  Give me a break! I own this whole little "package" you put together, and if I was asked to pay the amount that you are asking I would have had too drop out of school.
4617084
How about a free copy for the author? LOL. This is an open source professional military education project. Please don't pay for it. It's free. Simply search "Mansuy aeromedical" from your favorite search engine...and prepare for an early night's sleep. :)
637577
Dr. Lynn Kowalski outlines clearly the information all women need before making the big decision to have a hysterectomy. Even if a hysterectomy is already medically necessary, this book will help women ask the right questions of their doctors and find out if they are making the right decision and receiving the best available care. We need books like this one to help us be informed consumers and to demand high standards of medical care.
3504368
I was so happy to see this "condensed version" of her book "Sex, Lies and Menopause"! The big book is very detailed, in-depth and very hard to slog through if you are not studying for a degree in biology/physiology or medicine. I just wanted to cut to the chase. This little book does exactly that. I refer to this one more than I do to the big book. BTW the "Wiley Protocol" saved my life, my marriage, my sanity and has made me glad to be alive. I have a 41-year-old daughter who feels the same way. This is the best thing ever invented for women.
4234168
Elizabeth Plourde's book contains the "informed consent" that I deserved, but did not receive prior to undergoing my total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy 15 years ago, at the young age of 35.  At the time of my surgery I was a vibrant, happy mother of two and actively practicing registered nurse.

  My physical and mental health deteriorated immediately post-operatively. I knew that I was "not the same" person as I lay recovering in my hospital bed. The physical changes were noticable within the first few days of recovery.  Like Elizabeth, I also struggled with bewildering acute depression, hormonally induced physical aches and pains and anguish over the loss of my former glorious, God-given, sexuality as the immediate post-operative months progressed. Even today,15 years later, I still struggle with adequate hormone replacement.

  The horrific physical and mental anguish I experienced led me to my own research postoperatively.  Within 4 years of having this surgery, I successfully sued the doctor that performed it.  The foundation of my suit was based on the lack of informed consent about the well documented long term negative consequences of being castrated. I settled my suit out of court for a substantial sum of money.

  I encourage any woman contemplating this surgery to read this book and seek alternatives at all costs. Elizabeth's frankness and honorable, well-documented research may be offensive to some women. But, if her book, YOUR GUIDE TO HYSTERECTOMY, OVARY REMOVAL, AND HORMONE REPLACEMENT:WHAT ALL WOMEN NEED TO KNOW, helps one woman to avoid the reality of unnecessary mutilation the book is worth it.

Nancy Thomspon RN, BSN
4139978
"Incision Decisions" is your one-stop guide to surgery preparation and recovery. If your doctor has told you that you need surgery, this is a good book to read so you know what to expect and how to recover properly.

Kaye Newton is a hospital advocate who has also been through surgery. She made it through a hysterectomy so I'd recommend this book specifically for women over 40 as it has many valuable tips especially for women.

What surprised me about this book was the lighthearted humor throughout. I'd swear that Kaye Newton is a comedian in her spare time.

The detailed information on what to expect at the hospital is invaluable. Also Kaye Newton explains what you should look for as far as the qualities of a surgeon go. She also talks about how to avoid pneumonia and talks about morphine pumps and extra strength Tylenol.

If it all seems a bit overwhelming to have surgery, this book explains how to get organized at home so your recovery works out better. There are all kinds of things you would not normally think about, so this author has you covered. She even talks about what you should wear and how you should organize your house before going to the hospital. There is also a list of high-protein foods that you will need to help your body heal faster.

I can't think of a more detailed book on the subjects Kaye Newton covers. Better to be prepared than go into surgery without all the needed information. By reading this book you will feel comforted and less alone. I found this book to be informative and entertaining.

~The Rebecca Review

P.S. I would however not recommend the TV shows this author talks about.

I received one free book for review purposes.
3564979
Is this Self-Published. It needs an editor desperately! I have two other books that were terrific, including LIFT.  I got some preparation info from this. But I really had to search for it.

1) There are NO photos, "Before", "After", NADA! And in a  book where the writers keep referring to their results and the reader needs to see SOMETHING, that is an odd decision. One writer has a SMALL stamp-sized photo on the back that is clear, but (without a BEFORE) uninformative.  The other has a fuzzy photo that looks like a cropped personal shot. But this book is about "How DID you look, HOW DO YOU LOOK?"

2) I wanted to gauge recovers speeds. Instead of numbering EACH entry by the Day #, they just do  Monday,  Tuesday, Etc. Every now and then one might refer to WHAT DAY it is, what week! Which puts the burden on the READER to note when EACH ONE did her surgery and COUNT. Uh, nooooo.

3) I will never ever get my surgery done at the same time as a friend after reading this. Because there was a modicum of discouragement, comparison and competition (and by the way...A LIST of the procedures EACH DID would have helped the reader to gauge whether comparisons were even appropriate)I had the feeling that each of them would have had a happier experience separately; that each was holding themselves and their healing back in a subtle - and perhaps unconscious way - to not make the other feel bad.

But all that means is that the READER gets a suffering, sad, neglected,dejected experience. I have heard stories where the recovery was daunting, perhaps a bit longer than expected, but not HORRIBLE!

If you are in good health, and have a positive outlook, and spend the first night in professional care, just go to the terrific chats rooms and blogs and SITES that share without all the painful sturm und drang.

I don't know - as a reader - if it was worth it to them to have gone thru it because THERE ARE NO BEFORE PHOTOS! DUH!
140410
I highly recommend: "Healing Cancer - from Inside Out", Second Edition by Mike Anderson which was featured on PBS, Air America and Pacifica Radio. I have critically reviewed it and find the presenters to be highly credible.  The DVD also interviews many experts on the subject and make reference to authors and their books.  Maybe they could've been more forthcoming and provided guidance on where people can go to get these treatments.
 What is needed is a compendium of these proven cures for the people that want it and are willing to go the extra lengths to get it.  Definitely a great resource for people dying of Cancer!
A great opportunity for foreign countries to take this cause, open clinics, and create a niche for some economic gain while offering a valuable service to humanity.
  The treatments are harmless, in contrast to the Holy Trinity remedies of the established medical profession - Surgery, Radiation and Chemotherapy.  I know that if I get cancer or have a family member with cancer, I will definitely consider these treatments.
 Even if , as the medical establishment claims, it is quackery, there is no harm but everything to gain!  Unfortunately, according to the DVD, these natural treatments have been banned in the U.S., with the influence of the AMA (American Medical Association) because the treatments are natural homeopathic cures which cannot be patented.  Therefore the medical industry cannot profit and can stand to lose much from potential lost revenues.  So we are left with few options, among them to go to other countries such as Mexico to the Hoxsey Cancer clinics, the Gerson Cancer clinics, etc.
3759249
I wanted to read this book, but I can't afford it as part of the 99%. I know there has to be a socialized, or free version that is free somewhere. The gall of this guy who is part of the 1% trying to steal my hard earned welfare. I'm feeling triggered! Where is my free version?
4751459
This book SAVED MY LIFE.  I needed to feel empowered---doctors were making me crazy!  I found this book, and suddenly feel like I have some control.  There's so much I can do---now I know what to do and the questions I need to ask my doctors.  But I am in control!!!!  Not my doctors!!!  Read this and buy it for all your girl  friends, if they have breast cancer or not.  It's a must for all women---recommended by Dr. Northrup, and Mr. Anderson is a 27-year lung cancer survivor.  Easy read without lot's of "dr. talk."  Bless Greg Anderson for writing this life saving book.
1950317
I just started reading it while I was in a waiting room at the doctor's office.  It sounds great!  However, I am going to have major surgery at the end of this month and I really got it to read during my recovery.  I will be a few days in the hospital and then in rehab for about three weeks.  I will read it then.  I can give you a review about the first of October.

Sorry I cannot accommodate you now.
2863274
regarding fibroids, then you don't need this. I got it at a used bookstore and did not read anything interesting, or that I didn't already know.