Books

Hi All, Hope this brief email finds you all well and losing! I wondered if anyone(or all of you) had any suggestions of good books about wls that I should read while I get all my ducks in a row? I go Monday evening to a seminar with a surgeon recommended by a friend that had the surgery almost a year ago(she looks and feels fabulous-I'm so proud of her). Any suggestions would truly be appreciated. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Thanks in advance for all of your help. Take Care, Adrienne

The book I read was the real skinny on wls surgery written by two patients at MMPC and Dr Baker and MMPC staff. It gives you perspective of what a patient goes throught with the surgery. Tricia

I sware by "Wight Loss Surgery for Dummies" and "Exodus from Obesity". I still refer to these books at almost 6 months postop. Best Wishes! Erin

I just finished reading Carnie Wilson's first book, "GUT FEELINGS." It was a great book that dealt with most of the emotional reasons she was over weight from early childhood. I realated to many of her emotions and issues. This book has helped me prepare mentally for what is to come. The back of the book is filled with questions and answers that anyone considering this surgery should be aware of. Her second book is "I'M STILL HUNGRY!" I have not started this book...hope to get into it this week. From what I understand, this book is dealing with the emotions of tranformation and the life after surgery. Hope you add these to your list...Carnie has a great sence of humor and it was enjoyable reading! Joy

I liked Dummies Guide to Weight Loss Surgery and the Real Skinny on Weight Loss Surgery. These two are "easy reads". For more technical and thorough information, I liked the Doctor's Guide to WLS by Louis Flancbaum. I also read the book by Mary McGowan (Gastric Bypass Surgery). It was okay. Stef

Hi There: I enjoyed Susan Maria Leach's book: Before and After: Living and Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery. It is her personal journey, thoughts, and feelings coupled with good nutritional information and bariatric gourmet recipes so to speak. Happy reading! Maria W.

Hello Adrenne, I really like The success habits of Weight -loss surgery patients by Colleen M.Cook .It really does step by step with you . Like ther is a chapter about your new beginning,the dangers of grazing the power of protein,understanding carbohydrates,eatting and drinking at the same time &lots of other good tips. *hugs*sue