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Weight Loss Surgery: Finding the Thin Person Hiding Inside You - SECOND EDITION

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I bought this book near the beginning of my journey to having weight loss surgery. It answered so many questions in easy to read understandable terms. It suggested a family member stay at the hospital with me. Looking back that one suggestion helped me so much. While waiting for surgery my wife Jen decided to get it also. The book, we only half jokingly refered to it as our bible, became a big resource for us. We now both have had surgery and by using the info have lost a combined over 235 pounds. It helped immensely too because although I soared thru surgery Jen really missed her buddy food. Book suggestions helped me to better understand what she was going thru. Info like the hernia rate for open surgery vs Lap probably saved me rom getting a hernia in the future thus requiring yet another operation. We bought the second edition when it came out, just to keep current although by this time we were both post ops. We loan this book to friends who want to know more about WLS, and some are now in pre op testing. I heartily recommend this book and WLS itself. Surgery saved both our lives. Feel free to e mail me if you have any questions.

I have purchased and read a ton of books and information regarding Gastric Bypass as I prepare for my surgery 4/16/02. This Book is by far the very best book on the market for people who are just thinking about Gastric Bypass or those who are pre or post-op. This book is extremely informative and easy to read. The author not only focused on the medical aspects of the surgery but the more personal aspects of the surgery as well. I really enjoyed the amount of details that were given to the entire process of having Gastric Bypass. I would say this is a must read for anyone who is having the surgery or anyone who is a friend or loved one of someone having the surgery.

This book is far the best information I have read on the subject of Gastric Bypass Surgery. It helped me in my final decision to have the surgery. It is not only a GREAT encouragement but is VERY factual in the events that happen with you emotionally and physically. I had my surgery 10/17/02 and have referred back to the book several times since my surgery. I would HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who is considering this surgery. Although this is great information on the the various aspects relating to this surgery and could be read at anytime, I would HIGHLY recommend this book be read before sugery! IT IS A MUST HAVE!!!

I had my surgery in April 2003. This book was a great asset in that it let you know what to expect from beginning to end, even the hospital stay...I took it to the hospital with me and used it as reference there as well.

I would highly reccomend this book.

I wish I had gotten this book before I had surgery But I got it right after It gave me so much great Info!!! I am always looking back in the book it is my little gastric bypass bible and it has more information about other weight loss things as well so It Great if you are thinking of having the surgery Wonderful if you are New to post op and Great if you are several months post op as a look back and referance helper. I tell every one this is the One Must Own Book to have for WLS pre op and post op.

Very informational, whether you've already decided to
have WLS or are in the exploring phase. Very honest
and insightful.

This relatively thin book is a good guide to gastric bypass surgery, the type of surgery Ms. Thompson had. In fact, it's the best of the four books I read pre-op. It is less successful as a guide to other forms of weight loss surgery than to gastric bypass. Ms. Thompson bases much of her information and advice on her personal experience and that of other patients of her surgeon, Dr. Schauer. Of course, other surgeons and their protocols vary, and a bit more commentary on some of those variables would have been useful. Still, when I had a problem pre-op and posted it to one of the WLS boards, Barbara Thompson answered my question personally -- definitely beyond the call of duty. If you're only going to buy one book, I'd recommend this one.

I have several friends and family that has had the surgery and to book tells the same things that they do. I read the book before proceeding and am now looking forward to having the surgery and getting on with my new life!

I would RECOMMEND this book!

I read this book on the day my daughter had her surgery. Whenever the physican or nurses referred to technical procedures, medications, or anything I knew exactly what they were talking about because I had just read it. Very informative. There are some differences in the manner in which my daughter's physican did some things, but I knew what to expect. This book should be purchased and read by anyone who is having the surgery and as well as those who are taking care of them.

All I can say is this book has been like a bible to me before and after my surgery. It has helped me to understand every aspect before and after. From one wls patient to another - THANKS for writing a great book.