A wonderful book on Gastric Sleeve Success
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A wonderful book on Gastric Sleeve Success...He gives great insight in to the best way to eat after surgery to have the greatest success....
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I wish I had this book a year ago when I started my journey to a new, healthier me. Beth's book is concise, thoughtful, and encouraging. It is a must have read for anyone going thru the bariatric process or great for someone that might have slipped a little and needs the encouragement to get back on track. It is also a great book to read thru with your family and the important people that are here to help you start your new journey.
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I chose this book to read as I suffer from acid reflux and wanted to gain some information on this disorder.  When I was only half way through the book I began to make some changes in my eating habits and lifestyle. With only a few changes I saw results!  I am feeling so much better and hope to achieve relief from my symptoms.

Would recommend this book to anyone that has stomach problems. It's easy reading and Dr. Aviv explains everything in lay terms making it easy to understand. He gives you a guideline for eating as well as a menu to help you follow good eating habits. There are some foods I can't eat or don't like on the food list however there are enough foods that you have plenty to choose from.
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I appreciate the depth of explanation that Dr. Hyman takes, while trying to keep it easy to read. Having been a nurse and making the low fat recommendations to clients for years, it makes me wonder "what were we thinking?" The detailed information is very helpful, especially the shopping lists for your kitchen. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to feel good again.
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This book was free for my Kindle app on my IPhone and home computer, the reason I request this book is because three years ago my legs gave out on my and I had to do hospital and nurse home for awhile, I needed a change of life so I go the bariatric surgery to help me lose weight and get back on my feet so therefore this book will help me stay on my life changing project.  It can be really difficult to find good information about how to eat. Sometimes it seems like every other person has his or her own special theory about the foods that help and the foods that hurt. If you're confused by the wealth of info out there, you're not alone! Many other people have trouble deciding which diet cookbooks are right for them and their bodies.  My First Recipe:  Scrambled Eggs: 4 large eggs 1/ 4 teaspoon of ground black pepper 1/ 4 cup of skimmed milk A pinch of salt 1 tablespoons of parsley 2 English muffins, buttered Directions: Cook bacon in a frying pan until it reaches the desired level of crispiness. Set aside, while preserving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat. Cook green onions and mushrooms in the bacon fat and set aside. Melt butter in a saucepan and slowly add flour, pepper and salt. Stir until smooth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once he mixture boils, slowly add the cheese and milk. Stir until the mixture thickens and then add crumbled bacon, mushrooms and onions. Remove from the heat and set aside. Eggs: Mix the eggs, milk, salt and pepper and add to a preheated frying pan. Cook over low-medium heat until the eggs set, stirring along the way. Slice English muffins down the middle and then cut them in half. Cover the English muffins with half of the cheese sauce and then place the eggs on top. Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the eggs and then sprinkle with parsley. Preheat the oven to 325F and cook the casserole, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
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Finally!  A well-written book that addresses weight loss resistance in an easy to read, understandable format.  As obesity rates climb dramatically in America I found the information both timely and valuable. Dr. Rigden's credentials as both a clinician and researcher validates the information presented in "The Ultimate Metabolism Diet".  I highly recommend it for anyone who is trying to loose fat and rebuild their metabolism and health.
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I found Dr Aviv's book to answer all my questions and concerns regarding Gerd and Acid reflux.  By working with dr. Aviv and following the simple protocols in this book I find my self getting greater relief than I've ever had with these ailments....The explanations, suggestions and diet are backed up scientifically in this book...It is really a good read which provides a great education and offers a protocol for getting better clearly and simply.  I truly have become a fan of this book as well as the recipes provided.
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I worked with Dr. Ko in the 2013-2014 timeframe, and over a period of 6 months managed to lose 80 lbs using the methodology he espouses in this book.  I am an engineer by trade and appreciate the book and its lessons because they provide insight into how and why the food we eat affects our bodies.  It isn't a eat these foods and you will lose weight book but tries to approach the problem holistically, from physical, biological, and mental perspectives.  His book provides the level of detail that some (like me!) may require before they take action.  I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand weight gain and loss.  Knowledge of ping pong is not required!
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This book was a great and helpful for those of us that have found ourselves turning to food for comfort. I want to give much praise to the author for sharing her painful story with her readers. By doing so she let others know that they are not alone in their struggle with overeating. Also by sharing her story she helped others look at their situation in a different light. The author does an awesome job by sharing the definition of self-esteem and giving ways to help other build up their self-esteem. She did this by sharing an exercise to do. He author gives some really good advice about talking to someone instead of turning to food. She also does an excellent job giving samples of things we can do to fill the boredom that doesnt include sitting around eating. The author does a great job reaching out to other in the hopes of helping them. This was an excellent read and a book that every overeater should read.
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I heard the author speaking on NYU's Doctor Radio while driving and pulled over so I could pay attention to wisdom and knowledge regarding the gambit of gastric and bowel problems.  This book is easy to read, a little folksy at time, but filled with solid medical information that will change anyone's life who has had problems with constipation, GERD, Irritable Bowel, Etc.  The regime he offers really does work, and over time, bowel function returns to normal, gas dissapates, and colon health returns.  The author also was available by email to answer questions.  He is a highly trained physician and backs up his claims wtih medical reference and practice antidotes. I have recommended this book to many others and consider it my "bible" of colon health.  All physicians and nurses should read this!
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I am 18 years post op gastric bypass. I also had a stapling surgery done in 1982. I have great passion about changing one's life in regard to post op patients.  For those who become complacent because of "ease of weight loss" in the early days, they will struggle to maintain their weight.  Therefore, there are many of the books written by post op patients where I see just "euphoria only."  There is often no real "meat" in other books addressing the question "I have lost the weight, NOW what do I do?"
THIS BOOK IS A TOTAL PACKAGE IN REALISTICALLY PROMOTING THE SURGERY, BUT CONVEYING TO PEOPLE EXACTLY WHAT THEY NEED TO DO IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN WITHOUT A ROLLER COASTER.  Some books I have found "arrogant."  This book has compassion addressing the various emotional stages that patients go thru.  Also, why would anyone want to read a book that is not authored by a such a longterm maintenance person that we can say they are actually experiencing Lifetime maintnenace?  This book is who the patient needs to read.... someone who has succeeded in maintenance a "lifetime" without starving and without becoming a competetive runner.  Thank you Coleen for your inspiration.  Pam Harrelson, Author of "Practical Advice for LIfetime Maintenance After Bariatric Surgery."  (I have given her book to two Personal Training clients previous to their gastric sleeve surgery. I expect that the book will put them on the right path, even more so than the clinical help at the clinics.)
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As a Bariatric Coordinator, I have recommended this book to many of my patients.  It has recipes in it that are helpful and tasty to help during the first few months after bariatric surgery.  It helps take some of the frustration out of what to eat at the early stages!
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This book is a great aid in weight loss, If you follow the instructions you will have successful weight loss
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Obesity is a major problem these days, one that many of us have had to deal with, especially as we've grown older.  I've battled my own weight issues for my entire life, and the biggest lesson I've learned is that weight loss itself is easy; it's keeping it off that's so hard.  Surprisingly, this pretty much sums up WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY: THE REAL SKINNY.  While this little book addresses weight loss through bariatric surgery, its conclusions are those any dieter can relate to.  As authors Nick Nicholson (a bariatric surgeon) and B. A. Blackwood (a lawyer and writer) say, "Like a recovering alcoholic has to pay attention to what he drinks for the rest of his life, you've got to be vigilant about diet and exercise for the rest of yours."  And whether you've lost weight on your own or with a surgeon's help, this is the ultimate truth.  And the reason so many of us gain back the weight we've lost - even if we've lost it through bariatric surgery - is because we haven't managed to deal with the psychological issues that led to our obesity in the first place.

I was expecting this book to deal more with the surgical options themselves, rather than the challenges of long-term dieting.  And I'm glad I was wrong.  Because as Nicholson and Blackwood point out, it's the "lifestyle changes" the patient will be making that will determine the ultimate success of the surgery, rather than the surgery itself.  Whichever procedure the patient chooses (the book deals only with Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, and Lap Band), the challenge will be to adjust his/her lifestyle and change the behaviors that led to the obesity in the first place.  If food has been your primary reward, your go-to crutch, and your pacifier, the surgery itself won't change that.  You'll have to make those changes yourself, perhaps with the help of your doctor or therapist.  Which means weight loss surgery itself isn't an answer, but only a tool the dieter can use to jumpstart the weight loss process (as the authors' write, "obesity cannot be surgically `cured'").

There's a lot of advice in this book about dealing with the many roadblocks in our lives that get in the way of successful weight loss - from unsupportive family members, to jealous friends, to the many bad habits we've developed over the years (many from well-meaning parents!).  And this advice can help anyone struggling with weight loss, surgical or not.  But if you're looking for a book that explains the various surgical procedures, outlines the risks, and clarifies the long-term outlook, look elsewhere.  This book is much more a pep talk for dieters who have already decided on surgery (or who are already dieting on their own).  The authors' message is clear - don't think that the surgery is going to "fix" your obesity; it's just the start of a life-long commitment to diet and exercise that will be a continuing challenge every day of your life.  And that's a lesson any dieter needs to embrace.

This is a good book about the psychology of weight loss; not as helpful if you're looking for information about weight loss surgery itself.

[Please note:  I was provided a copy of this book for review; the opinions expressed here are my own.]
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This book was a good read. Full of important information on how to successfully maintain your new and healthy weight. I especially liked the  new way of thinking about the weight loss journey! Anyone having weight loss surgery or just struggling with weight issues would benefit from reading this book.
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This book is wonderful!  The story is inspiring..especially for those of us who have played the weight battle game.  It is told with a wonderful sense of humor and includes new and very helpful tips, ideas and recipes.  It is thought provoking and  very helpful.  Julie DOES e-mail back if you have questions... and quickly!  GREAT support. She is great and so is this book!  If you have ever dieted and not been successful, get this book!
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This author hits the nail on the head. Finally a book that actually focuses on the PSYCHOLOGY!! Finally! I've struggled with emotional eating and tried everything before surgery so weight loss surgery was a godsend for me. However, no one really told me what would happen to me after the surgery. I knew how I had to eat, but never knew how to handle my emotions. That was the part that really needed the most work. She really hits home with emotional eating and the struggles that many of us have after surgery. My RNY changed the size of my stomach, but it most definitely did not fix my brain.

The author shares key points on how to change the "old fat brain" so that I know how to handle it when food triggers hit and to help me stay on track. She did an excellent job in giving applicable tactics that I have started to use. I am recommending this to a few of my friends in my local support group too. It is evident that the author really understands the issues and struggles that bariatric patients face after surgery including the relationship issues that come up. This is a complete book that covers so many of the issues. Thank you for writing it!! I think it is a must have for all bariatric patients!