WLS for Dummies

Last week my daugter gave me a book titled "Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies".  From my Dr's I have recieved very detailed information about WLS but this book is very easy to understand and gives a lot of 'tips' to help out with various things. This is a great tool for people investigating WLS as well as understanding what to do after surgery and beyond.  The best part was that my family members could browse though it and easily understand what I will be going though.  It has answered some of my questions that was not in the packet from my Dr's.  It is in the typical 'Dummies' format that makes it easy to read.         

Careful,....sounds like you could start getting a bit excited about all of this stuff. It is great that you have enough family support for her to get that for you.  I'd call that a positive. You may want to go toher and tell her, you're tired of looking at the pictures and wonder if she can read some of the words to you.......   

The book is ok, esp for a new post op....I agree it has a lot of good information in it.   The only thing is...it's mainly geared to RNY patients...and perhaps lap banders.  It really had no useful information about the DS.....although I did find that some of the early post op info for the RNY very helpful...DSers and RNYers eat about the same up until month 2.   Scott

i got that book before surgery and while i was thinking it over. it's a good basic primer. as you mentioned, it's a great book to share with the family or whoever. they can get an idea of what's in store. once again, the most important chapter is about maintaining the loss. to me that's the real componant that needs to be addressed for long term success. you read the posts from guys like Dx and others who are 3 to 4 years out and they say the same thing, develop the good habits now, take advantage of the first six months when you can lose no matter what and be happy wherever you end up.

you don't need to be obsessive with your exercise and appearence (some would say i've fallen into that trap with my lifting) but make an effort to lose weight and keep it off. so what if you don't have a six pack at the end of the journey, hell, who does. just read Scott's post. goals aren't everything, being happy and healthy is......carbonblob

Papabear, One of the Best? The "Dummies" is book is also really good.... Very clear and complete. Particularly when just starting out! If you're 'on the prowl for more books?" (I'm a book-fiend!) The Before & After,  Living and Eating Well After Weight-Loss Surgery... by SM is a lot of "how good my rich life is" stories and some super-intricate recipes... Peruse it in the store and it'll become clear before you waste the cash.... For recipes- Pat Levine's book is great- For info, there are great sites on the web that kick most of the books available, Kaye Bailey's site comes instantly to mind- One of the Best out there by far!! http://www.livingafterwls.com/  *(livingafterwls-- tons of topic specific articles/essays that are interesting, entertaining and packed with well researched info.  For every step along the way from Pre-Op to long-term post-op.  I still read her site every week at 4 years post-op) For a general overall survey of WLS info- Barbara Thompson's is a good read too- It's been out a long time, So just snag a copy at a local library. But for books? - a Great blend of info, experience and practical inspiration? Sharon Neva's wins hands down. Best Wishes- Dx