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Cut Down to Size

April 29, 2013 41 Comments

CUT DOWN TO SIZE

 

As you might well imagine, I read and research a great deal about bariatric surgery … looking at the pre-op regimes; the surgery itself; the dietary recommendations for the eating stages afterwards; recommended supplements; advantages of exercise; procedures for body sculpting if required; and, of course ideas for cooking and eating etc etc. And dare I say, there’s quite a lot out there to trawl through!

 

One area that has always seemed thin on the ground for information however, has been that relating to the psychological preparation for surgery. Coupled with a dearth of practical advice on the emotional and social aspects of such surgery many patients are ill-prepared for the lifestyle changes they need to make in order for their surgery to be a success.

 

I was therefore pleased to read the latest book by Jenny Radcliffe (a Consultant Clinical Health Psychologist), called Cut Down to Size, which addresses just this. It’s an indispensable and comprehensive guide for those thinking of surgical intervention. It covers just about everything you need to know about bariatric surgery, from referral through to the challenges you may face after surgery…be they emotional or physical problems. The book offers insight into the realities of living with WLS and provides practical exercises to help you think through your emotional readiness, social circumstances and eating habits that could determine the success of your surgery.

 

As far as I know, Cut Down to Size, is the first book to focus on the psychological and social aspects of WLS. It also helps the reader appreciate the nature of life after surgery by allowing them to share the experiences of many post-op patients (via their quotes).

 

I have read the book from cover to cover, tried the practical strategies with a degree of success and shall undoubtedly go back to it time and time again to reinforce my aims, goals and perspective.

 

I have an additional copy of this book which I would like to give away FREE!!!

 

If you think it would be useful to you then simply leave me a comment underneath this blog with your name. I shall put the names in the hat at the end of the UK bank holiday weekend (6th May at 6pm) and pull out a winner. Please leave your name and email address so that I can let you know if you have been the lucky one. Please don’t worry, the post will not be made public so your email is safe and I will not use your email address for anything else.

CAROL

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Categories: Bariatric Basics, Coping mechanisms

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Sam Randall says

    April 30, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    Hi there Carol, this sounds like an excellent book.
    Best Wishes
    Sam Randall

  2. Debbie says

    April 30, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    Hi carol i have seen this book and asked around and not many have heard of it Sounds great x

  3. sue johnson says

    April 30, 2013 at 5:08 pm

    sounds like a good read
    sue johnson

  4. Jacqui Knowles says

    April 30, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    Looks like a great book, Id love to win it, Jacqui.

  5. Christina Agin says

    April 30, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    Hi Carol, book sounds excellent and just what I should read because like so many we have the surgery and lose weight but there is so much more to it than that!

  6. Bev Petty says

    April 30, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    Sounds brilliant, hope I get to read it!
    Bev Pety

  7. Sandra Fowler says

    April 30, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    Would love to win this book Carole xx

  8. kim hannant says

    April 30, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    really could do with this book has havent lost any weight since my op on the 29 dec

  9. irene footer says

    April 30, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    What a great sounding book, shall be putting it on my birthday list x

  10. scott fiskel says

    April 30, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    I would love a copy

  11. Gillian Maxwell says

    April 30, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    Sounds like an interesting read Fingers Crossed xx

  12. martin kapusta says

    April 30, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    Hi carole,hope u r ok. Would like to read book for moral support(up the blues)

  13. Dawn Caines says

    April 30, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    This is just what i need to give me the final push looks great Carole x

  14. Jane sumners says

    April 30, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    Sounds like a great book

  15. Mandy Vincent says

    April 30, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    Sounds exactly like what I need. Fallen off the wagon big time, need all the help I can get before I sabotage what’s left of the results :/

  16. Mandy Vincent says

    April 30, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    Ps the draw is on my birthday 🙂

  17. Carol McMurdo says

    April 30, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    Looks good would like the book

  18. Jen says

    April 30, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    Thank you for the book reference. I’m always looking to find out more information too!

  19. Chrissy Richardson says

    April 30, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    I am only 4 weeks post sleeve op. I did’t get much help or info from the hospital or even my consultant! I have had to find out most of it myself through the internet & your 2 books, which is my food bible most of the time! I had some psychological problems between having the balloon and the surgery and found it almost impossible to get to see anyone! So this book would be a grateful addition to my ‘return 2 slender’ books.

  20. Cat Jones says

    May 3, 2013 at 1:37 am

    Hi, I just wanted to mention that I am at the “first step” of getting ready to start my way to have the surgery done. If you have anything that can help me on my search for the up and coming new life I am going to be starting in Jan “2014” I would appricate it.
    Thanks!

  21. theresa says

    May 3, 2013 at 8:52 am

    Hi, this sounds like a really good book. thanks for the guidance you give.

  22. Laura Kerswill says

    May 3, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    I am a sucker for a new book! This one looks really handy.

  23. Claire royston says

    May 3, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    Hi there I am almost a year post op and am at target , loving my new lease of life and any help is much appreciated .. I think the book will be great for me and helpful.

  24. lisa young says

    May 3, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    Hi Carol your a true inspiration and help this book sounds fab well done x

  25. sarah jones says

    May 3, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    sounds like a good book to have

  26. nathan jones says

    May 3, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    sounds like a good read

  27. Ann Hicks says

    May 3, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    Sounds like a book I need

  28. Katie Chaney says

    May 3, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    This book looks like just what i need as my surgery is fast approaching!

  29. Michaela says

    May 3, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    Would help with my meal plans

  30. Kirsty East says

    May 3, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    would love to read this book feel it would be really useful x

  31. Claire Offord says

    May 3, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    Hi, this sounds a very interesting read. Please can I be entered into the draw please.xx

  32. Sarah Williams says

    May 3, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    Would love to read this as nearly 2 years out and 11 stone lighter but now struggling with feelings of was it the right thing to do !!! x

  33. Helen Jacobs-Grant says

    May 3, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    would love to receive this book, happy bank holiday May weekend Carol and thank you for all your inspiring posts and comments <3

  34. Marilyn Jessen says

    May 4, 2013 at 4:40 am

    Your website is a godsend! I appreciate all the invaluable information and recipes. I am due to have my sleeve procedure in a few months.

  35. Jill Barlow says

    May 4, 2013 at 9:45 am

    I would love a copy of this book – fingers crossed !!!

  36. Elena Toraldo says

    May 5, 2013 at 8:18 am

    I’m having my bypass tomorrow and ordered a copy of your Return to Slender this morning.
    I would really love to have the other book too.
    Happy bank holiday weekend.

  37. Helen MacDonald-Heaney says

    May 5, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    I would love your free copy x

  38. Hayley Roberts says

    May 5, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    I would love to have a copy of this book as I am on ‘tier 3’ of the gastric band process and i’m trying to learn all i can before having my op. 🙂

  39. Emma Smith says

    May 7, 2013 at 9:50 am

    This would be brilliant as Im struggling mentally with eating at the moment after 2 years out of my op xx

  40. Debbie Poehlein says

    May 28, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    Hi my name is Debbie Poehlein. I am struggling to get back on track. I think this book would be a great thing to help me get back on track.. If I am the winner I would really appreciate this. Thank you so very much!!

  41. Carol Ball says

    May 28, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    Hi Debbie, I’m afraid this offer has now finished and we have a winner. Do however look out for more giveaways on the website in the coming weeks. If you need some extra advice on getting back on track then check out the blogs (it’s an area we constantly address) and look at the features we cover in the ‘coping mechanisms’ category…there’s some good advice in there. If there is anything you want advice on in particular then do personal email me carol@bariatriccookery.com and I’ll see if I can help. Do keep in touch! C x

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