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Fighting Weight: How I Achieved Healthy Weight Loss with "Banding," a New Procedure That Eliminates Hunger--Forever [Bargain Price] [Hardcover]

Khaliah Ali (Author), George Fielding (Author), Christine Ren (Author), Lawrence Lindner (Author)
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Khaliah, daughter of Mohammad Ali, struggled with obesity for most of her life. With a father famous for his athletic abilities (and one sister following in his footsteps) Khaliah felt insecure about her weight. She tried many diets and weight-loss programs, but hunger always got the best of her. At her heaviest, she reached 325 pounds, and even with diet and exercise couldn't seem to get below 220. Khaliah decided to try laparoscopic banding—a surgery this book claims has less risk, less recovery time and better results than gastric bypass. With the help of the band (which is wrapped around the stomach), Khaliah was finally able to lose the weight and step out of her shell. Khaliah is a likable person on the page; she seems to genuinely want to help others get results. The sections written by her doctors explain the mechanics of the surgery, who should or should not have it and what to expect if you do. The audience of the book is clearly limited to those curious about the surgery or at least in the market for a way to lose a large amount of weight. (June)
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"A good combination of scientific information and personal narrative, this title belongs in all public libraries."

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A good combination of scientific information and personal narrative, this title belongs in all public libraries. -- Library Journal

Anecdotes from her...personal story are interspersed with solid medical information from surgeon Fielding, himself a...Lap-Band patient. Their...stories are inspirational. -- Austin Chronicle

Anecdotes from her…personal story are interspersed with solid medical information from surgeon Fielding, himself a…Lap-Band patient. Their…stories are inspirational. -- Austin Chronicle --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Collins (May 22, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061170941
  • ASIN: B0013L2DRS
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,145,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fighting Weight :^D, August 5, 2007
This review is from: Fighting Weight: How I Achieved Healthy Weight Loss with "Banding," a New Procedure That Eliminates Hunger--Forever (Hardcover)
I originally bought this because it was one of the few books available about Lap band surgery. I'll admit I was prejudiced against it at the outset because the writer is a celebrity, so how much similiarity to my own experiences could she possibly have? Well, I was wrong in my preconceived notions. Khaliah's journey before the Lap Band is similiar to those of many overweight folks - though I am thankful that mine wasn't as prominently displayed in the limelight as hers. Her story is very personable and I found that learning about her failures and learning curve in obtaining and living with the band were the most informative sections of the book. Her doctors interject their chapters in between hers and are very informative as well. I found a goodly bit of information that's available in other books, but it was Khaliah's personal journey that I learned the most from. I hope that she comes out with a second book for living with a lap band - something with her average menus, receipes, workouts, eating out experiences, etc. Thank you for writing this book, it was a very pleasant read indeed! :^)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The band changes lives, June 21, 2007
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This review is from: Fighting Weight: How I Achieved Healthy Weight Loss with "Banding," a New Procedure That Eliminates Hunger--Forever (Hardcover)
This book is less about biology and the specifics of the surgery and more about one person's struggle with weight loss through the band. It's a personal story and it is well told. I can't imagine how difficult it must have been to grow up in such a physical family and be the fat one.. this book is very honest and if you are struggling with your weight and are considering making a change, this is a great read. It's not a medical journal, it's a personal journey.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, June 26, 2007
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I highly reccomend this book for anyone who is thinking about Lap-Band surgery. I had my surgery on May 21st and I found this book very interesting from a story point of view and a learning experiance. Get the book!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Misleading Title, Waste of time
This book is not so much about the lapband, living with the band, or the surgery its self, its a biography. Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Frank

5.0 out of 5 stars Fighting Weight
Khaliah's story touched my heart, and I enjoyed reading about her experiences. The way her feelings were openly expressed gave me new insight into my own struggle with self-worth... Read more
Published 10 months ago by librarygirl72034

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book store
I ordered Fighting Weight from[..]through Amazon.com. I am so happy with my purchase, it arrived exactly as claimed and in very short order, the book was in excelent condition. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Diana J. Bruton

1.0 out of 5 stars The band "eliminates hunger forever"??? Not true at all!
The title of this book is misleading, if not completely false! I have a gastric band around my stomach, and I can tell you that it does NOT eliminate hunger forever. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Debracadabra

2.0 out of 5 stars Not great
I bought this book because it was co-written by my surgeon, but I didn't get much out of it. Not terribly inspiring or well written.
Published 21 months ago by Woman of the Year

3.0 out of 5 stars Not terribly impressed
I bought the book to find out more about lap band. I thought the book was a boring read. Ali discuess more of her psych issue relating to being overweight, which I wanted a book... Read more
Published 21 months ago

5.0 out of 5 stars Gastric Banding: Khaliah Ali Fights Weight
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Published 23 months ago by Kelly J. Jadon

3.0 out of 5 stars Who cares?
I didn't really care about her experiences with her father. I just wanted to know about her experiences with lap band surgery. Read more
Published on August 23, 2008 by Peg

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for anyone considering lap-band surgery
This book was suggested to me by a member at a bariatric surgery meeting I attended who had the lapband surgery. Read more
Published on April 21, 2008 by Ellen De-Ette Tippit

4.0 out of 5 stars a must read for anyone hesitating to have the lapband surgery
This book was recommended to me after I had my surgery. Since I had done a lot of research prior to the event, the book was just a good read for me. Read more
Published on March 23, 2008 by eliz shockley

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