I borrowed this book from a dear friend while she was considering her weight loss options. It is full of information about the different surgeries offered and how to choose which one might be right for her. It answered many of the questions I had about weight loss surgery and helped as we swam the sea of pre-operative tests and evaluations. It is still a valuable resource now that she's had the gastric bypass surgery, with many tips on eating healthy and is really helping her get back to her life. I recommend this book to anyone who's considering this type of surgery, or anyone that loves them.

I bought this book after my doctor suggested weight loss surgery as an option for me. It's a really comprehensive resource. It has information on all types of surgery, and a lot of information my doctor still hasn't even mentioned. Having read this book, I'm a lot more positive about finding out more about weight loss surgery, and actually making an appointment with the surgeon. I don't even think I'll have huge problems after the surgery, because this book covers that too!

When I first began researching weight loss surgery, this was the first book I bought on the subject. Really, it was the only book in the entire store that was specifically about weight loss surgery! So my options were limited. But, I bought this book and read it in a couple of days. And? I loved it.
This book has information about ALL types of weight loss surgeries, not just RNY. It's very educational and tells you what to expect before, during, and after surgery. I ended up having a RNY and I seriously read this book like it was my Bible. There's just so many great tips in it that even now, over 1 year out, I still pick it up every now and then for a recipe or a tip (there is a whole chapter on dealing with life after WLS that I've found very helpful).
I recommend this book to anyone considering weight loss surgery; or even to people simply wanting to learn about the subject. It's been a wonderful companion to me along my journey.