About - The Big Book on the Lap-Band

The BIG Book On The Lap-Band is the definitive guide for your lap-band journey for weight loss. Like so many other patients who have struggled with obesity for many years, you may find that the lap-band is the tool you need to eat well and finally lose weight for good. You can't make the journey all on your own, though, and that's where the book comes in. It starts from square one and explains every step along the lap-band process. The BIG Book On The Lap-Band treats you with the respect you deserve and provides facts and analysis in simple language.

The BIG Book On The Lap-Band doesn't just have facts and figures. Its discussions help you think for yourself and make reasoned decisions. It's a source of advice and motivation, too. Some of the highlights of the book are stories from real-life lap-band patients, told in their words. You get to read their challenges, achievements and tips in each chapter of the book. If you're ready to start learning about using the lap-band to get over your obesity, pick up a copy of The BIG Book On The Lap-Band and get reading!

About the book's authors:

Alex Brecher

Founder and CEO of BariatricPal.com

Natalie Stein

Vice President of Health and Nutrition

With every page of "The BIG Book on the Lap-Band" you will learn important details such as:

• The options for surgical weight loss and what is involved with the Lap-Band.
• How to make your decision and what questions to ask before surgery
• What your diet and exercise will look like following the procedure
• How to adjust to your incredible new body
• And so much more

The BIG Book on the LAP-BAND®

Is the definitive guide for your lap-band journey for weight loss. Likeso many other patients who have struggled with obesity for many years, you may find that the lap-band is the tool you need to eat well and finally lose weight for good.

Table of Contents:

• 01 - Introduction
• 02 - Options for Losing Weight
• 03 - All about the Lap-Band
• 04 - Is the Lap-Band for You?
• 05 - Planning Your Lap-Band Surgery
• 06 - Preparing for Surgery and the Hospital
• 07 - Aftercare
• 08 - Post-Surgery Diet
• 09 - All about the Lap-Band Diet
• 10 - Starting and Keeping up with Your Physical Activity Program
• 11 - What to Expect
• 12 - Online Communities and BariatricPal.com