The BIG Book on the Gastric Sleeve!

[maggie409 765]

I am listening to it now on audible. Great book

[Maggiebee 7]

Great resource

[MissPam 20]

Great book Alex! Thanks for sharing all this information. It has really helped me in my decision making process. Looking forward to the journey!

[dancingqueene 182]

I've been reseatching all types of baraitric surgery for years. I was denied 2x before but it looks like 3rd time is a charm. I purchased this book last weekend. Very thorough, especually if you haven't done a ton of reseach! Easy to read and understand and well written! I'm still deciding b/t this and traditional roun-en-y but I definately leaning toward the sleeve!!!

[MOMMY2MGM 49]

I just bought it through iBooks and can't wait to read it! Thank you!

[maggie409 765]

I have the book and it is also available on Audible. I would listen while I drove. It's a great book

[sleevedtaurus 8]

Just bought it. I'm on Instagram @sleevedtaurus hoping to meet new bariatric surgery friends

Edited June 25, 2015 by sleevedtaurus

[ssflbelle 829]

I became a member here on June 14th and purchased the book at a discount from this site. It is a PDF book. I started to read it and when I closed the PDF it went back to the first page.

How do I get the PDF version to stay on the page I last read? Now Ih ave to search through the book and try an remember where I left off. A little frustrating but I am sure that is because I do not know how to use the PDF version.

There is lots of info, very well written and a lot of it I never saw any where else online.

I want to be able to also book mark certain sections so when I get my surgery in Jan I can refer back to the book. How do I do that? Thanks so much for writing it and any info you can give in regard to my reading it questions.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

We hope this announcement finds you well. As the world’s largest online community dedicated to the gastric sleeve BariatricPal can provide valuable support and information along your weight loss journey. We’d like to take this opportunity to tell you that BariatricPal.com has another exciting way to help out our members pursue weight loss and health. It’s our very own Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve!

The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve!

That’s right! BariatricPal.com is not only a social network, but now also the source of the complete book called “The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy.” Author Alex Brecher is the founder of BariatricPal.com. He is a weight loss surgery patient who has successfully lost and kept off over 100 pounds, and he is committed to helping other weight loss surgery patients experience the same success. Co-author Natalie Stein is a nutritionist and weight loss specialist who provides expertise on the sleeve diet.

A Complete Guide to Life after the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

This unique book is one of the very few that are dedicated completely to the gastric sleeve. As the title says, it’s a big book that covers everything about the sleeve! It is a guide that you can use from before surgery to after you have reached your goal weight. These are just a few topics that are covered in the book.

• How obesity can harm you and millions of others
• Why it’s so tough to lose weight without surgery
• The vertical sleeve gastrectomy procedure
• How the gastric sleeve works to help you lose weight
• Risks and benefits to decide whether the gastric sleeve is for you
• Choosing a surgeon and preparing for surgery.
• The postoperative follow-up care program
• The postoperative diet progression from liquids to solid foods.
• The vertical sleeve gastrectomy diet: healthy eating and weight control for life
• Starting and continuing an exercise program.
• Physical and psychological changes to expect as you lose weight
• How to build a can’t-fail support system
• BariatricPal.com and other resources for support and information.

How Can You Get Your Copy?

The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Live Well with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is available direct from BariatricPal.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks and Kobo. You can get a hard copy or download an electronic version for Kindle, Nook, iOS or Kobo. Check it out and spread the word!

BariatricPal.com Members Tell Their Stories in the Book!

The book doesn’t just have complete, understandable information about the vertical sleeve gastrectomy. It’s also a compilation of real-life member stories told in their own words. The book features BariatricPal.com members who were kind enough to share their stories with us and now with you! These members are some of BariatricPal.com’s most active ones, and you’ll probably meet them on the boards soon if you haven’t already!

Do You Want to Be in the Next Book?

If you didn’t get involved this time around but you might like to be featured in another book, please contact us. We’d love to hear from you and give you the scoop!

We’d love to hear your thoughts about the book! Let us know what you think when you check it out! We’re always delighted to hear from BariatricPal.com members and we want to know what we can do to help you along your journey. Thanks for your support up through now, and enjoy The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve!

Please feel free to include me in this. I know there aren't many who are trying to eat as natural as possible and/or are vegetarians.

[Alex Brecher 10,512]

I became a member here on June 14th and purchased the book at a discount from this site. It is a PDF book. I started to read it and when I closed the PDF it went back to the first page.

How do I get the PDF version to stay on the page I last read? Now Ih ave to search through the book and try an remember where I left off. A little frustrating but I am sure that is because I do not know how to use the PDF version.

There is lots of info, very well written and a lot of it I never saw any where else online.

I want to be able to also book mark certain sections so when I get my surgery in Jan I can refer back to the book. How do I do that? Thanks so much for writing it and any info you can give in regard to my reading it questions.

Not sure if PDF normally supports the features you've mentioned. I can give you the Nook or Kindle version free of charge and you just have to install the Nook or Kindle app on your computer and you'll have all the features you've mentioned.

[ssflbelle 829]

I became a member here on June 14th and purchased the book at a discount from this site. It is a PDF book. I started to read it and when I closed the PDF it went back to the first page.

How do I get the PDF version to stay on the page I last read? Now Ih ave to search through the book and try an remember where I left off. A little frustrating but I am sure that is because I do not know how to use the PDF version.

There is lots of info, very well written and a lot of it I never saw any where else online.

I want to be able to also book mark certain sections so when I get my surgery in Jan I can refer back to the book. How do I do that? Thanks so much for writing it and any info you can give in regard to my reading it questions.

Not sure if PDF normally supports the features you've mentioned. I can give you the Nook or Kindle version free of charge and you just have to install the Nook or Kindle app on your computer and you'll have all the features you've mentioned.

That would be wonderful Alex, I really appreciate that you willing to do this. I have downloaded the kindle for pc on my laptop. What additional info do you need from me and should it be in a private email to you?

[Alex Brecher 10,512]

I became a member here on June 14th and purchased the book at a discount from this site. It is a PDF book. I started to read it and when I closed the PDF it went back to the first page.

How do I get the PDF version to stay on the page I last read? Now Ih ave to search through the book and try an remember where I left off. A little frustrating but I am sure that is because I do not know how to use the PDF version.

There is lots of info, very well written and a lot of it I never saw any where else online.

I want to be able to also book mark certain sections so when I get my surgery in Jan I can refer back to the book. How do I do that? Thanks so much for writing it and any info you can give in regard to my reading it questions.

Not sure if PDF normally supports the features you've mentioned. I can give you the Nook or Kindle version free of charge and you just have to install the Nook or Kindle app on your computer and you'll have all the features you've mentioned.

That would be wonderful Alex, I really appreciate that you willing to do this. I have downloaded the kindle for pc on my laptop. What additional info do you need from me and should it be in a private email to you?

Check your email. Enjoy!

[Murph974 2]

I just bought it

[gsusser 15]

Hi all,

It's nice to find a place to get info and hear from others. I'm just about through the qualifying process for insurance and will schedule sleeve surgery in a couple of weeks.

A couple of quick questions. Is "The Big Book..." still relevant and up to date? Have there been many changes since the book came out a few years ago? Has it been revised since the first edition? I know it's not that old but things often change quickly in medicine.

I'm an avid reader. Is there any other recommended reading material?

Thanks.

glenn

[garberjessica 1]

Question I heard about the book when researching bypass. Bought that version then found out about this forum and Medical Tourism from your book. Now I switched to sleeve. Is there enough difference that I should have both books?