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I bought the kindle edition and can't put it down....

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I ordered this on my kindle. Awesome book, easy to read and very informative. I have a list of things to ask my surgeon. This took some of the anxiety out of getting prepared for this surgery.

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There are a few things in the post-op (as far as eating) that my RD suggest we not have...beans, potatoes, cream of wheat. I just double check with my health center to be sure.

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Just downloaded this book today through my Kindle App for iPad. So far I havent stopped reading and I am NOT a reader.

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I bought this book during a random search on Amazon, having no idea that its author, Alex, was connected to this site! Anyway, I love how easy it is to read, and it really is chock full of information. However, Alex, I am getting really freaked out about the several mentions of the gas used to puff up the abdominal area during laparoscopic bypass sugery and its connection to embolism. I'm scared!!!!

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I'm just begining my WLS journey and started by ordering this book yesterday. I also bought the kindle version which I've been reading since last night. I'm going to my first seminar this coming Wednesday and I know I'll come away better informed as now I'll know what questions I need to ask!

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I have already read the book from cover to cover, but I finally got my RNY surgery date booked. I'm going in on June 19th. So I guess I'm going to read it again, just to make sure I'm really prepared for this journey. I told my kids and husband that going forward, my new birthday will be June 19th, because that's the day my new life begins.

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ordered :)

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I absolutely enjoyed reading and rereading the book. I have it downloaded onto my Note. Thank you for all the information :)

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I have that book. I love it . I read it twice so far and always looking through it.

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I'll be buying this tomorrow. I'm a Newbie considering and researching gastric bypass. So far using YouTube, sites, now this forum and Alex's book tomorrow. Looking forward to it :)

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Just bought the book on Monday and finished it all in one day!

Seems very thorough and very clear, no misconceptions of things that could, should or will happen. Of course we are all different but the book really gave you an idea of what you are actually going to be doing.

I at first got the "no way, I can't do it" attitude and had to calm myself and say "one day at a time".

Thank you for the great read!

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