Living with Bariatric Surgery: Managing your mind and your weight

Thorough approach to all aspects of bariatric surgery. Practical very well researched advice and exercises to support weight loss surgery. Lots of resources and lengthy references to the authors material. Highly recommended.

I found this book very easy to read, and extremely informative. The case material, examples and illustrations all bring the work to life. If I were contemplating bariatric surgery, I would want to read this to see what I was taking on, and to reinforce the point that there are no magic cures. The author makes it clear that this is going to be hard work, but this book prepares you and guides you through the process. The honesty is refreshing, and the predictions about outcomes make it clear that there is a lot to do after the event (e.g., handling relationship changes).While the book is addressed at individuals who are going to undergo such surgery, I would recommend it just as strongly to those clinicians who are screening, advising, and treating such individuals. I would also ask family and loved ones to read it, as they will be affected too. The author's expertise gives us all something to learn.Two caveats:1. I agree with the earlier reviewer - this book should be read before you undertake the surgery. As the author points out in the two part structure, you need to get ready before making such a major step in life. Otherwise, you might fail to get all the benefits that this book could help you to achieve.2. And, as with all such books, just owning this book is no substitute for reading it. Read it before the surgery, and read it again afterwards. I would predict that people who read this book several times will do best of all.DISCLOSURE: I know and have worked with the author. Sadly, I was nothing to do with this book, as I would have been proud to have produced it.

Easy to read. Split into pre and post surgery. Helpful ideas (backed by research) to help you think through the implications of surgery. Covers everything from psychological impact, relationship changes, self esteem and so much more.

A good read for those thinking of starting your bariatric journey or are in the beginning stages of it. Certainly worth purchasing as one of the better bariatric books I've read. Not too big or bulky to carry around neither. So a nice read on the go too.

This is a brilliant book for both pre and post bariatric surgery, explains a lot about the different thought processes you go through and how to overcome the challenges you will face, it's great for referring back through these challenges. Would highly recommend.

As someone who is 2 weeks away from gastric sleeve surgery this book has been really great. I bought a number of books but this one for me is the best. When I started reading it I almost dismissed it, glad I didn’t. I don’t do Facebook/Twitter/Tok Tik or any of that other nonsense, therefore forgo the “community” (those who’s identity is the surgery) well, this book is, for me, all I need. Thank you to the author.

Great book if your going in for bariatric surgery

The book is just ok! Nothing spectacular… quite informative if you’re a person that doesn’t know anything at all about bariatric surgery… but I’m sure most people have done extensive research before making this decision… which I had… so for me it just reconfirmed everything I already knew. Didn’t really tell me anything new.In fact I have gotten a lot more detailed and personal information from TikTok!But if you’re a person that prefers reading and perhaps at the start of your research journey then it is worth getting.

This book is everything. I only wish I found it months ago. I was surprised to see what I have been doing already confirmed. It makes me feel confident that I will be successful in my journey.I would highly recommend this book, in fact I already have to others in my wls group.It’s details are relevant and up to date backed by research.This is the guide you need if you are considering weight loss surgery, or if you already have had it and need help understanding why you aren’t losing.Buy this book!

Excellent read for anyone considering bariatric surgery.

Its not exactly what i wanted. Its meh. Written simply so even a kid to read it. Not complex or detailed. Just meh.

Cleared up many gray areas for me and provided practical, useful info to help me understand exactly what I’d be getting into with weight loss surgery.

Informative