The BIG Book on Bariatric Surgery: Living Your Best Life After Weight Loss Surgery: The BIG Books on Weight Loss Surgery, Volume 4

I wish I'd found this book prior to having my gastric sleeve surgery. I bought it online (Kindle edition) during my recovery. It is comprehensive in its description of the surgery, as well as briefly reviewing other types of weight loss surgery (lap-band, gastric bypass). I was pleased with the book's emphasis on the importance of lifestyle changes. I was also pleased to discover that its author, Alex Brecher, is also a successful weight loss surgery patient. Well-written and easy to read. Highly recommended for anyone considering weight loss surgery, as well as those who have had the gastric sleeve surgery.

The book has tons of information about setting goals, dealing with those pesky friends and family members who may or may not mean well, and eating right. It’s great for me, since I’m five months out from surgery. I want to warn that it’s not for you if you’re trying to figure out which surgery to get because it doesn’t talk much about the surgery. It’s great if you want to know what life will be like after surgery.

Well written and very informative. The authors don’t assume that you know everything already, but they don’t talk down to you, either. Some of the information is what I could get from my surgeon, but my surgeon doesn’t always have enough time to talk to me. This book goes beyond the surgery itself to discuss diet, exercise, mental strength and the various other factors that contribute to the long term success of weight loss surgery.

The book tells you straight how hard WLS is, and believe me, I know. You don’t just magically get thin. Four months after my sleeve surgery, I’m still having trouble losing the weight. I get discouraged. I like this book’s ideas for taking a long-term view of the surgery and life. You have to stay positive because you don’t have any other choice.

Got my band a few months ago, and I’m doing fine. I got this book because I like reading about weight loss surgery to make sure that I know everything that’s possible for me to know about it. I’m planning to get healthy once and for all. This book has everything from diet to dealing with people to plateaus.

The size of the book is cumbersome. It should be half the size and thicker. Somewhat pricey for what you get.Decent information, could have used some personal stories. Also some of the recipes look great but there's no calorie content listed. You'll have to figure it out for yourself.

I got gastric bypass a month ago and am down 15 pounds already! I’m getting back to solid foods and have been looking around everywhere for food ideas. This book lets you know what you can and can’t eat. It helps you plan meals, and has several pages of recipes. I know I’ll be using it a lot.

I read the book through and came up with some new ideas for everyday things, like scheduling my meals and supplements, getting enough protein without getting too bored with tuna, and making meals that my family will like and that I can eat – so I don’t have to cook two sets of meals!

Good value very thorough

it does what it says it does

This is for Americans not British, hence only 3 stars. Information OK, but for after surgery food, not so good. 'They eat and measure different to UK.