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.