Dimensions
138 x 209 x 21mm
When Dr. Marc Wallack, a well-known and internationally recognized surgical oncologist, underwent emergency quadruple bypass surgery, he found himself unprepared for the emotional fallout of his recovery. In Back to Life After a Heart Crisis, Dr, Wallact and his wife, journalist Jamie Colby, offer their moving personal story along with a one-of-a-kind, prescriptive guide to reclaiming your life after confronting the issues of mortality and vulnerability raised by a traumatic heart event-whether it be a heart attack or a surgical produce.
Brimming with inspiration and encouragement, this unique book shows readers how to regain emotional strength in tandem with healing physically by working through eight important milestones:
* Conquer the night
* Get outside
* Survive doctors' appointments
* Deal with physical and emotional pain
* Make love to your partner again
* Face your dinner plate
* Confront career issues
* Take on a huge physical challenge
With sidebars and tips for caregivers, Back to Life After a Heart Crisis helps patients and their loved ones heal hearts and minds and feel vibrant and full of life again.
