From the Inside Out

About the Book

As bariatric professionals we have watched obesity surgery as it evolved from boutique status to a demand industry. We now offer the first comprehensive guide specifically detailing the psychological aspects of bariatric surgery. From the Inside Out is an unbiased straight-to-the-point advice from health care professionals: dietitians, nurses, surgeons, and program coordinators, as well as heartfelt insight from over 25 post-operative bariatric patients.
One of the authors knows from experience after losing 160 pounds via bariatric surgery in 2002. Today Paula Magid has managed several hospital based bariatric programs. The other two authors have psychology backgrounds and work with hundreds of patients losing thousands of pounds and keeping it off. Follow their ideas and you will too!

About the Author

Steven Baum, PhD is a licensed psychologist who specializes in bariatrics. He is an adjunct faculty at The College of Santa Fe and resides in Albuquerque.

Angela Bickman, holds a BA in psychology from the University of Michigan and has a focus on obesity discrimination. She is currently the Bariatric Program Assistant at the Michigan Bariatric Institute at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, Michigan, and is completing her Masters Degree.

Paula Magid, COTA, is Bariatric Program Director of the Michigan Bariatric Institute at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, MI. where she coordinates all patient educational and clinical services.