Success stories from our amazing community

About a year ago, I worked with Krisna and Dr. Ovadia to tune my diet so I could break through a weight-loss plateau. I lost over 45 pounds. My wife also lost 25 pounds. But more important, my blood chemistry significantly improved. The real story: for almost four years I had been in persistent AFib, even after two ablations and several cardioversions. This past August I convinced my cardiologist to try one more cardioversion to see whether the weight loss might make a difference. To his surprise, it worked, and I returned to normal heart rhythm. Four months later, I’m still in normal rhythm. Thanks, Team Ovadia.

Dr. O — I had a consult with you a couple years ago. Back then, HDL was in the 40s, triglycerides were pretty close to 200. Blood panel a couple days ago: my HDL is 65, triglycerides 70. Just wanted to say thank you for putting me on the road to good cardiovascular health. I intend to stay off your operating table!

When I began this journey on May 15th, 2023 I weighed in at 221 and was on several blood pressure meds and cholesterol-lowering drugs. By July 17th I was down to 202, and by September 19th I weighed 194 with my waist at 37. Off all meds since June 12th except Nexium and low-dose aspirin. I even shared my cardiologist’s response — he had nothing to say about the weight loss or the blood pressure readings off meds.

I found it helpful. It’s like having a tribe where people “get” you. I’ve gained a better understanding about cholesterol, and I’m feeling more confident about talking to my primary care doctor.

Stay Off My Operating Table is a very well-written, easy-to-understand book that clearly explains what metabolic health is and the keys to preventing major diseases like heart disease. What I like best is that Dr. Ovadia is a practicing heart surgeon — he has seen firsthand the results of poor metabolic health and developed a clear system to improve it. His writing is accessible and relatable, and he backs his recommendations with references. I have read many books on heart health, and this is the best I’ve ever read. I highly recommend it.

His personal story is of significant interest, as I have family members in a similar boat. He walks the line beautifully between explaining how the body works without so much biochem that you need an advanced degree. His experience on both sides — doctor and patient — affords him a unique perspective, turned into straightforward, inspiring, and feasible steps for ANYONE. My 78-year-old Dad, in severe metabolic distress, found the book so easy to read and compelling that he took it home with him. Very grateful for Dr. Ovadia and his continued work!

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 not to make.