Cut Down to Size

This book discusses everything you need to know about bariatric surgery, from referral through to the challenges you may face after surgery.

Jenny Radcliffe is a Consultant Clinical Health Psychologist. Since completing her training at University College London she has specialised in working with people with physical health problems. For the past eight years her primary interest has been in the psychological impact of obesity and weight loss surgery.

The Obesity Epidemic and Weight Loss Surgery. Obesity: A Normal Response to an Abnormal Situation? "I Just Want a Normal Life": The Impact of Obesity. Accessing Weight Loss Surgery. Assessment for Weight Loss Surgery. Looking After Your Emotional Wellbeing. Weight Loss Surgery: the Facts and Figures. "Pressing the Re-set button": Life after Weight Loss Surgery. "It's the best decision I ever made": Success stories with Weight Loss Surgery. "I thought if I was slim the world would be some kind of fairy tale": The Risks and Challenges of Weight Loss Surgery. Taking Control: FAQs and Resources.