The Expert’s Guide to Weight-Loss Surgery: Is it right for me? What happens during surgery? How do I keep the weight off?
From the star of TLC’s Big Medicine, the complete guide to weight loss surgery. Today, an estimated forty-four million Americans suffer from obesity. For most, the traditional prescription of “eat less,. . . More >>
I had weight-loss surgery nearly ten years ago now, at a time when there were few books on the topic. I’m glad this book wasn’t out then, or I might have bought it, and then I would have felt ripped off. (I picked it up at the library because I’ve seen the show, “Big Medicine. “) Davis does provide some worthwhile insights on the various types of surgeries and on the advantages of one type over another, but there’s nothing here that can’t be found, free of charge, on Web sites such as [. . . ] (to his credit, he does mention that Web site, and others). This book reminded me of the diet books I read as a youngster; no matter the diet, there was, once the diet was laid out, little more to say, and the rest of the book would consist of filler. There’s lots of filler here, too. The chapter on exercise, for instance. Exercise is worthwhile, and, yes, we all know one should exercise after the surgery, but exercise fills a chapter in this book because it turns out there was surprisingly little to say about weight-loss surgery. There are many free resources on the Web about weight-loss surgery. Check them out, or check out the many books equivalent to this one to be found now on library shelves. Save your money.
Rating: 2 / 5
This book is helpful for those of us planning on bariatric surgery. Dr Brooks explains in detail what to expect. I recommend this book.
Rating: 4 / 5
I had been investigating bariatric surgery for some time but was still undecided about having it. Even though I have struggled with my weight for over 50 years and have been through many episodes of yo-yo dieting, I kept thinking maybe I could still do this on my own with dieting and exercise. Dr. Davis points out that, statistically, only about 3% of obese people are able to achieve ***long-term*** weight loss that way. Since I have never been able to keep off any weight I lose, I finally realized that I was in denial and that I was NOT part of that 3%. Reading this book answered questions I didn’t even realize I had and expanded in more detail the 6-month program I am going through with a local bariatric practice.
The book covers every aspect of bariatric surgery including explaining the various types and pros and cons of each, as well as the lifestyle changes required by each type. Once I had finished the book, I knew that bariatric surgery was the right step for me to take. Dr. Davis seems to prefer gastric bypass surgery over banding but I’ve decided on having a gastric band. Hopefully, that will happen shortly after the first of the year.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’m almost two years out from my RNY and I’ve read close to 25 books about WLS. I’ve learned something new in every book and enjoyed Dr. Garth’s book. It was interesting to view from his perspective and he has a unique way of phrasing that I found a little odd. I really like the show but wish it would be shown on a regular basis.
Rating: 5 / 5
I actually purchased this book for my Kindle on the day it was released while sitting in Dr. Davis’ waiting room for my after surgery follow up to remove my stitches. He and his father are an awesome duo and the book has been of tremendous help to me. I highly recommend it and the doctor who wrote it!
Rating: 5 / 5