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Did anyone purchase the book Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies? Was it worth the prices? Was it a good resource to have on hand? Would you recommend it? I am pre-op and am looking for all the help I can find for resources. Thanks Sally

I checked it out from my local library, along with 7 other books. It was my favorite, by far. I found it easy to read and very informative. I was disappointed it wasn't for sale at my Barnes and Noble but they offered to order it. I would definitely say it's money well spent to purchase it. I too, am pre-op. I start the intake process in 1 week. I am a Nurse Practitioner so I had a little knowledge of what's involved but what I loved about that book was how much time they spent preparing you for what lies ahead immediately after the surgery. There are a lot of little things you don't think about at this stage. Hope that helps you, Sally. Karen

Hi Sally. I bought the book for a few dollars on Ebay. I would look there. I thought it was a great book and plan on referencing it quite a bit after surgery. Rachelle

I didnt purchase any of the books......I used the internet however some others i have talked to did purchase the book and it helped them. This site is great for information as welll. Just ask as many questions as you can. Good luck we are here for you. LisaMarie

Sally, I did and I just really enjoy the book, I look back at it for sure.....another really good book was Susan Marie's at bariatriceating.com, many good things in there as well..... Debra P

Sally: I agree research is imperative and books can help! MY OPINIONon these books. I ususally get from amazon..... ONE STAR BOOKS: Carnie Wilson's 'GUT FEELINGS' Carnie Wilson's 'I'M still Hungry' TWO STAR BOOKS Susan Maria Leach's Before and After Living and eating well after WLS fair at best some recipes but really not worththe $ and u can get it cheaper on amaxzon etc vs her site! Just MHO! Culinary Classics: Essentials of Cooking for the Gastric Bypass Patient http://www.baribites.com/ This Cookbook, written by bariatric patient, Chef David Fouts THREE/FOUR STARS: Paula Peck's 'Exodus from Obesity" http://www.paulapeck.com/ DEFINITELY A SOLID 4!!!! Gayle Andres's "Living a Lighter Lifestyle; A guide to successful wt loss and maintenance after WLS" A SLID 4 ALSO!! Flancbaum's "The Doctor's Guide to WLS" http://www.wlsguide.com/Foreword.html (a 3-4) Terry Simpson's "WLS a lighter look at a heavy subject" (a 3-4) Cook The Successful Habits of WLS patients http://www.bariatricsupportcenter.com/ (amazon has it too I think) (a 3-4) FIVE STARS: Teri Kai Holtzclaw's "This is not brain surgery...but there is a magic pill!" (reading and workbook style)* If youwant a free PDF copy email me at [email protected] I will send it!!! Barbra Thompson's WLS Finding the thin person inside of you (BEST PREOP BOOK******) THE WLS for dummies is also good, I had someone recently give me a copy to look at.... Gayle Andres, Diane Lemont, Sally Myers, Erin Nelson, Jacquelyn Smiertka's: Caring For the Surgical WL patient (its more geared to providers is $100 has a CD for forms etc) but good info.. Louis F. Martin "Obesity Surgery" It is a clinical textbook. But tons good info (~$100) Mervyn Deitel "Update: Surgery for the Morbidly Obese patient (again a textbook $100 or so but good info) ~~~~ DON'T FORGET BOTH THESE MAGS ARE SUPER!!! ObesityHelp Magazine $25/year a 6x yr publication http://www.obesityhelpmagazine.com/ WLS lifestyles $24.95/year a quarterly magazine http://www.wlslifestyles.com/ Take Care, Jamie Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh 320/163 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery) Plastics 6/9/04 Dr. King "Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"

I just want to thank everyone *****sponded with such wonderful information. I am definitely going to buy the book. Sounds like a good investment. Thankyou. Sally