Stay Off My Operating Table®

The best I’ve ever read!

Stay Off My Operating Table® is a very well-written and easy to understand book that clearly explains what metabolic health is, along with presenting the keys to improving your overall health and preventing some of the major diseases like heart diseases that plague so many people. But perhaps what I like best is that the author Dr. Philip Ovadia is a practicing heart surgeon doing life-saving surgeries in major hospitals. He has seen firsthand the devastating results of poor metabolic health, and has developed a clear system for how you can improve it. That’s a high level of credibility in my book.

In addition, Dr. Ovadia’s writing style is very accessible and very relatable, and he lists references that back up his recommendations. I like that he comes across as a very knowledgeable yet humble and overall good guy. Yes, you have to eat right and exercise, but the program he outlines is very flexible and adaptable, and can fit many different types of lifestyle and dietary preferences, from carnivore to vegan.

I have read many books on health including heart health, and I have to say that this one is the best I’ve ever read. I highly recommend it. Thank you Dr. Ovadia

Chris from NY

Common sense (ain’t so common!)… explained exquisitely!

I came to Dr Ovadia’s book with some knowledge, having read Taubes, Teicholz, Bikman, Berry, Westman, etc. His personal story is of significant interest, as I have family members in a similar boat. His before/after picture (Twitter) is especially compelling.

In this book, he walks the line beautifully between explaining how the human body works without so much biochem that you need an advanced degree to comprehend. He provides open and honest tactical guidance — because he has walked in these shoes.

In fact, my 78 year old Dad, who is in severe metabolic distress and understands very little about why, found the book so easy to read and compelling that he took it home with him. With any luck, it may just be the start of a new journey!

Michelle

Take Control of Your Health Before It’s Too Late

As we have followed government health guidelines, and eat more and more processed foods, our health and quality of life has plummeted. It’s not rocket science, yet so many people let their health take a backseat until it’s too late.

Dr. Ovadia distills the science and data into what could be the most important health book you can read. You can take control of your health.

Never has the health of people, especially in America, been worse. This should be a wake-up call that we are doing many things wrong, but we can change right now. This short book is an investment you cannot afford to not make.

AncientDiscovery

Great book on metabolic health

The book provides specific examples of how to eat metabolically healthy if you follow a certain diet (carnivore, keto, gluten free and vegetarian). I gained insights on how to track the state of your metabolism and what to do to improve it. Easy to read format. Wish more doctors did this!

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023 Verified Purchase

Excellent How To Book

I ran across Dr. Ovadia on You-Tube by accident and ended up listening to a short video and became interested in what he had to say about metabolic health. I ordered the book and have even started buying extra copies for family and friends. This book is simple to read, to understand, and gives excellent guidelines to get you started if you decide to pursue his recommendations. This is a book focused on metabolic health, not dieting in the normal sense.

I am 78 years old, was 60 pounds overweight, and I can recommend it.

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2023

A medical doctor with sense

Our health is our own to protect. Dr. Ovadia has risen above the arrogant dogma of the medicine for profit industry to give us the truth about what it takes to be healthy, not just alive. Because I have been doing these things for decades, I find myself healthy, happy, and I’ve NEVER been on a pharmaceutical drug well into my 60’s.

My advice? READ THIS BOOK! The advice is priceless coming from an actual doctor who bucked the rigged system to find health for himself.

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023

A great book for everyone who wants to lose fat and keep it off

Dr Ovadia’s book explains what is metabolic health, why it is so important, how it is impacted by our lifestyle choices and the food we eat, and how it can be improved. He clearly describes what are healthy food choices and why, in a manner that is both actionable and sustainable. Dr Ovadia writes with great empathy as — in his own words — he was on both sides of the office visit as a heart surgeon and as a patient.

My wife, an endocrinologist with 20+ years of clinical experience treating diabetes and obesity, plans to recommend this book to her colleagues and patients alike.

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2021

Compact, essential guide for metabolic health

In 150 pages Dr. Philip Ovadia provides a concise guide for measuring and obtaining what’s now termed “metabolic health.” He provides five basic ways everyone can measure her/his MH from measuring your circumference at the waist, to blood pressure readings to numbers gleaned from blood panel draws. He suggests resources for these blood measurements outside of traditional doctors’ office visits.

Another useful feature is Ovadia’s critique of five popular and promoted diets: carnivore; keto, paleo, Atkins, and low-carb diets; gluten-free; Mediterranean; vegetarian and vegan. The pros and cons of each are presented.

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2021

This book is a game-changer

What’s stunning is how my entire mindset, attitude and approach to eating changed halfway through this book. I’m still tweaking out a plan and learning how to shop, but there was a sudden shift where my brain won’t let me reach for crap foods anymore. There is no feeling of being deprived, it’s more a confidence that the foods I do eat now all work to help my body run in a healthy way.

Definitely worth the purchase for an expert and efficient description of both the problem and the solution.

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2023

This Doctor understands health — and it’s not about meds and surgery

I’m on my second read of Dr Ovadia’s book. It’s beaten up with underlines, highlights and MUSTS do’s get me back to the health I had and enjoyed. I really feel he understands what it takes to feel better, have more energy and create tiny habits to get you there without any complicated diets, cleanses etc.

I implemented about 80% of his content with very little effort and some determination and courage on my part. I highly recommend not only reading this book but taking action as you read!

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2022