Weight Loss Surgery Does NOT Treat Food Addiction

I’m preparing for bypass surgery and want to feel mentally and emotionally ready. This book is so very helpful in my quest. For once, I feel “normal”. Reading this book was educational, relatable, and validating. Having surgery is a tool and only part of the equation. Understanding our relationship with food is paramount to long term success and I believe this book has thrusted me in the right direction.

FINALLY a book about the dirty truth of bariatric surgery and the aftermath !! Author Pod cast is highly recommended as well

Not a very helpful book, more of a biography of the authors addictions. Pertains more to her alcohol/drug addiction, not many specific guidelines. Save your money.

This is a very well written book meant by the author I believe, to open our eyes of the realities of addiction, particularly in this case, food addiction. Dr Stapleton is really good at describing word pictures which take you off the defensive to instead, desiring to do what is necessary (facing your pain), to enter the land of freedom. I would highly recommend reading this book and them embracing the truths that are necessary to achieve emotional healing which will in turn, bring about the healthy, whole lives we were originally meant to live.

I am a food addict and have read multiple books on the subject. I'm also a nurse that recently started working for a Bariatric surgeon. The author is "spot on" about weight loss surgery being a business like any other business. At the end of the day, you need to meet your quotas. Food addiction is really not addressed, but should be, in my opinion. I think this book would be the perfect companion for anyone who is thinking about weight loss surgery or those who have already had weight loss surgery. I agree with the author that Bariatric surgery is a great tool in the morbid obesity treatment "tool box", but it isn't the only tool. If a patient is a food addict, (I believe at least 90% are), then this needs to be explored. I would love to see this book on our Book List that we give to patients at their first consult visit. At the very least, the patients could be given the quiz to find out if they have food addiction. I highly recommend this book!