Question:
Does any one know where I can acquire a book called The Magic Pill

Have checked out every where, my doctor suggested that I read this book called The Magic Pill written by a Teri Kai Holtzclaw, and I am having a problem finding one that is available. I am currently on a waiting list for 2 copies, as his nurse said that she wanted to read it but did not have a copy either, and she met the author at a seminar in Texas. Any help would be appreciated....    — Tamauralee H. (posted on May 6, 2003)


May 6, 2003
Go to Barnesandnoble.com - it is ready to ship in 24 hours and is in stock now....
   — Missy L.

May 6, 2003
What is this book about? I am curious and love to read.
   — Carol S.

May 6, 2003
Go to amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. On those sites you can order the book, read excerpts from the book, and read reviews that are by book reviewers AND by regular people who bought and read the book. If you are uncomfortable ordering over the internet, just go to your local bookstore -- if they don't have it they should be able to special-order it for you.
   — beeda

May 7, 2003
Did your doctor tell you what the book was about? Is your doctor against WLS??? "Designed to help people overcome severe weight problems, this book was written by a physician who has done just that. Dr. Garcia has been able to lose over 150 pounds with the help of the drug Xenical. This book examines the factors that contribute to obesity, both physical and psychological, and then offers tools to help readers achieve realistic weight goals." I'm just wondering why your PCP or WLS would recommend a book by a doc who lost on Xenical unless he/she wants you to reap the rewards of the psychological tools. hmm odd
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 7, 2003
I checked this last night and I think everyone has the book Tamauralee is asking about confused with another book. There is one simply titled "The Magic Pill" written by a doctor and Xenical. The other one, which no one seems to have, is titled "The Magic Pill: A Mental Health Companion for the Gastric Bypass Patient" by Teri Kai Holtzclaw. It is listed on amazon.com as not in stock, and I couldn't find it at all on barnesandnoble.com.
   — Lynne S.

May 7, 2003
I bought and read Ms. Holtzclaw's book and out of the over half-dozen books that I have bought on WLS, it's the only one that I wish that I hadn't bought. Frankly, I don't think it was worth the paper it was written on...JR
   — John Rushton

May 7, 2003

   — snicklefritz

May 7, 2003
I apologize. I just did a search on the title and not the author. She also wrote this book but it is not available. This is Not Brain Surgery! : A Mental Health Companion for the Gastric Bypass Patient (Paperback, 2001) Author: Teri Kai Holtzclaw
   — snicklefritz

May 7, 2003
The Magic Pill on half.com is not the correct one. It was written by Garcia, not Holtzclaw. I also could not find the book that the original poster is looking for. I'll keep trying and post if I locate it.
   — Carolyn M.

May 8, 2003
Check with you local library and see if they can Interlibrary loan it for you. They may be able to purchase it through them also.
   — Oldsoul

July 16, 2003
Dr. Teri Kai Holtzclaw currently works for US Bariatrics in Ft. Lauderdale as their Aftercare Behavioral Management Specialist. Her book, "This is not brain surgery...But there is a magic pill" can be ordered online at www.BecomeYou.net . I know this because I am having surgery through US Bariatrics with Dr. Marema. Good Luck!
   — Janet W.




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