Good Books?

connorsmommy331
on 6/2/11 12:50 am - NC
Lap Band on 06/10/11 with
Can any of you recommend a few good books for after lap band surgery care and recipies? I would love to know if any of you turned to one or two to help you through after your surgery. My father is having this done a week behind me and I will be making our meals and all. I just want to be ready. :)
        
bandhope
on 6/2/11 1:45 am - TX
I had my surgery almost 4 years ago and I didn't have a lot of luck finding books on it. However, I'm sure they have plenty out there now. The Bandwagon book is supposed to be good. Jean who is a frequent poster on OH is the author.

I personally, find Clean Eating Magazines, books, and recipe books to be the most helpful. Our eating needs are the same as anyone else, except we have to be more mindful of portion sizes and some people are sensitive to certain foods. I'm not sensitive to certain foods, I just have to be sure the meats are not too dry. After surgery, I had to commit to a healthy permanent lifestyle change. I choose to use "Clean Eating" as a way of improving my diet. Best wishes!
wannalose4boo09
on 6/2/11 1:49 am - Madison, IN
VSG on 01/16/12
I have the Bandwagon book is great. I love it.  
                
Lisaizme
on 6/2/11 3:29 am - TX
I got this one after surgery, but I hardly use it at all now.

http://www.amazon.com/Recipes-Life-After-Weight-Loss-Surgery /dp/1592332269/ref=pd_sim_b_1

Really all you need is to choose your ingredients then google for recipes.    Like if you have chicken & broccoli in your fridge, then google low calorie recipe chicken broccoli and go from there.

Jean's book would be a good choice.  I also highly respect Jessie Ahroni and she has a book out too, but I don't know if there are any recipes in it.

http://www.amazon.com/Laparoscopic-Adjustable-Gastric-Bandin g-Achieving/dp/0595311148/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=130 7035701&sr=1-1
Lisa
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Reinhold Niebuhr

                    
connorsmommy331
on 6/2/11 7:59 am - NC
Lap Band on 06/10/11 with
Thank you to you all for the suggestions!!! :)
        
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