ADVICE...ANY GOOD BOOK ON WLS?

LOOKING TO FIND A GOOD BOOK ON WLS

WLS for Dummies is a good one, it covers a lot and is an easy read! i'll post a few others tomorrow for you too happy researching to you and welcome :)  hugs, Britt

yeppers looked at that one t/y:)

Yep, WLS for dummies was the book my nutritionist recommended and I find it to be very very helpful.

wannaliveagain
Hi!
Love to hear you are researching! Knowledge is power and imperative to making the best educated and informed decision you can!

Ø BOOKS:
Ø Weight Loss surgery: Finding the thin person hiding inside of you Third Edition By: Barbra Thompsons: http://www.wlscenter.com/ or at www.amazon.com ISBN: 1932205306
Ø Weight Loss Surgery for dummies http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-0764584472.html or http://www.amazon.com/Weight-Surgery-Dummies-Marina-Kurian/dp/0764584472 ISBN-10: 0764584472
Ø The doctor's guide to weight loss surgery How to make the decision that could save your life By: Dr. Louis Flancbaum ISBN: 0553382462 http://www.wlsguide.com/Foreword.html or www.amazon.com
Ø This is NOT Brain Surgery...But There IS a Magic Pill!
by Teri Kai Holtzclaw *I have in PDF file form email me if you want it.
Ø Become You by Teri Kai Holtzclaw ISBN: 0971260125 available at: http://www.obesityhelpstore.com/books.html
Ø The Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Patients By Colleen Cook $22.95 available at: http://www.bariatricsupportcenter.com/
Ø Exodus from Obesity; The Guide to Long-Term Success After Weight Loss Surgery. is $24.95. http://www.paulapeck.com/
Ø The Emotional First + Aid Kit--A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery http://www.bariatrictimes.com/obesity-medical-books.cfm or amazon may have it cheaper $25 Author: Cynthia L. Alexander, PsyD
Ø Dying to Change: My Really Heavy Life Story, How Weight Loss Surgery Gave Me Hope for Living by Katie Jay & Small Bites: Daily Inspirations for Weight Loss Surgery Patients http://www.nawls.com/products/department4.cfm
Ø Gayle Andres's "Living a Lighter Lifestyle; A guide to successful wt loss and maintenance after WLS" *Not sure if still in print? Try amazon
Ø Dr. Simpson's books starting with WLS a lighter look at a heavy subject, getting to goal and staying there and losing the last 30#. http://theweightlossdr.com/store/index.php?cPath=21
Ø MAGAZINES:
Ø ObesityHelp Magazine $25/year 6 issues/yr publication http://www.obesityhelpmagazine.com
Ø Beyond Change newspaper is awesome! http://www.beyondchange-obesity.com/
Ø WLS lifestyles $24.95/year a quarterly magazine http://www.wlslifestyles.com
Sites for books etc. also:
http://www.obesityhelpstore.com/
http://www.bariatrictimes.com/ free articles online and old issues!
http://www.livingafterwls.com/Library.html
This link has tons of good articles
http://www.bariatriceating.com/bafhe.html
http://www.bariatricoperation.com/articles.htm
http://www.asbs.org/ look at links to right!

Some sites to sign up for free newsletters via email:
http://www.livingafterwls.com/Newsletters.html
http://www.bariatricsupportcenter.com
http://www.drsimpson.com/
http://bariatrictimes.com/subscribe/
http://www.believenewsletter.com/
http://www.wlscenter.com/
https://www..barimd.com/newsletter.php?practiceId=7
http://www.aboutmso.com/ep/sg-patientcorner.cfm
http://www.nawls.com/public/department65.cfm

Lastly I have a PDF file of a journal one may want called along the weigh to journal pre to postop!
email me I will gladly send it! [email protected]
I do not thin we ned cookbooks but in case one wanted here isinfo. I think we can adapt any recipe to be wls friendly!
WLS COOKBOOKS

http://www.livingafterwls.com/cookbook_order.html
The Neighborhood Cookbook
by LivingAfterWLS Neighborhood
Editor: Kaye Bailey
This 175 page spiral bound book contains 300 recipes submitted by the members of the LivingAfterWLS online support community. These are authentic recipes weight loss surgery patients are using to support their healthy diet goals and feed their families well. Categories include: Appetizers and Beverages; Protein Breakfasts; On The Go Protein; Healthy Snacks; Condiments & Sauces; Soups & Salads; Vegetables & Side Dishes; Main Dishes; Sensible Desserts and Healthy Grains. Now in the second printing this book has made it around the world and consistently receives positive feedback from those who own it.
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Cooking For Weight Loss Surgery Patients By: Dick Stuck
List Price: $16.95
http://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Weight-Loss-Surgery-Patients/dp/0925838144/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201950860&sr=1-4

Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery: Over 140 Delicious Low-Fat High-Protein Recipes to Enjoy in the Weeks, Months and Years After Surgery by Patt Levine
Price: $11.53
http://www.amazon.com/Eating-Well-After-Weight-Surgery/dp/1569244537/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201950860&sr=1-3

Recipes for Life After Weight-Loss Surgery: Delicious Dishes for Nourishing the New You by Margaret Furtado (Author), Lynette Schultz (Author)
Price: $13.57
http://www.amazon.com/Recipes-Life-After-Weight-Loss-Surgery/dp/1592332269/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201950860&sr=1-1

Culinary Classics: Essentials of Cooking for the Gastric Bypass Patient
This Cookbook, written by bariatric patient, Chef David Fouts http://www.bariblend.com/catalog/culinary_classics__essentials_of_cooking_for_the_gastric_bypass_patient_by__bari_2373396.htm
http://www.chefdave.org/default he has website with free newsletter! http://www.chefdave.org/default/chef-dave-recipes recipes!

Before & After, Revised Edition: Living and Eating Well After Weight-Loss Surgery (Paperback)by Susan Maria Leach $10.85 http://www.amazon.com/Before-After-Revised-Weight-Loss-Surgery/dp/0061242853/ref=pd_sim_b_njs_title_3
She has website/store and has many free recipes: http://www.bariatriceating.com/ourhomeandre.html

Victoria's CookBook For Gastric Bypass Patients My cookbook is not your ordinary cookbook... It's a roadmap to the dietary protocol of the gastric bypass patient. From hospital, home and beyond. Learn the proper way to substitute and have delicious meals that are sugar free.. Over 100 recipes, Beef, Poultry, Seafood, Casseroles, Desserts, Soups and Salads, Appetizers, tips on breaking a plateau and much more all recipes are low fat/low carb, all sugar free recipes with nutritional values on each recipe. $24.94 (includes S&H).She has a link to paypal for creditcard use or a link for printing out an order form and sending a check/moneyorder. http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/VBowenCookBook/index.html

EATING HEALTHY FOR LIFE: A RECIPE GUIDE TO HEALTHY EATING FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY PATIENTS
All this info is on the website: also he has a table of contents...I like it a few typos, but overall good!To order and pay by Mail: Send a Check or Money
Order for $28.95 (includes S&H) to: Mitch Sivadon-Smith P. O. Box 1144 Lemon Grove, CA 91946-1144 http://www.eatinghealthyforlife.com/WLSCookbookInformation.html

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/recipe/
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/nutrition/