Success Habits of the Weight-Loss Surgery Patient - BOOK

I bought this book a while ago on the recommendation of my surgeon and his staff, but I finally got around to reading it. It was good and very basic. The principles included: LEARN THE 6 SUCCESS HABITS OF WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY PATIENTS 1) Personal Accountability - Regular weighing, Set attainable weight-loss goals, Be honest with yourself 2) Portion Control - Achieve and maintain satiety (eat enough at each meal to avoid snacking, don't drink while eating and thereby emptying the pouch too soon, protein first always), Avoid grazing 3) Nutrition - Protein first (70% of intake), Value of veggies (30% of intake), Understand carbs (good vs. bad), Fat in the diet 4) Fluid Intake - Do not drink with meals, Avoid caffeine, Avoid alcohol, 60 oz. of water daily, Carbonated beverages WILL expand the pouch and the stoma to allow more food and weight gain 5) Regular Exercise - Achieve your target heart rate, Exercise regularly doing both aerobic and strength training (weights) 6) Vitamins and Supplements - Vitamins needed daily to include enough Thiamin, calcium and B12, Liquid vitamins are absorbed easiest, followed by chewable or capsules and finally pill form. This book can be purchased online at BariatricSupportCenter.com or Amazon.com. Jan

Hi Jan and others, It is great of you to post this. I am hanging in, had my consultation with Sylvia. My docs seem to think I should wait and try other means, three of them total. It is discouraging since, I feel if I could have done it myself I would have a long time ago.l I did discover the best I ever did was at the Metobolic Weight Loss Center in Ocala and I lost 18 pounds in about 4 months. And, of cousre put it back on plussome. Hope all is well with you!

Jan, I have several WLS books and have read several more. Is this one you'd recommend I read and/or purchase for my library? Vickie J. 277/146.5/142