Hello, I'm new to this forum...this is actually my first post.

I'm just in the beginning stages of researching lap banding and if it is an option for me. I'm going to an informational seminar put on by a local hospital near me in a couple of weeks. I'm also going to be talking to my primary care physician to see what she knows and to help me determine if my insurance will cover the procedure.

My question at this point is...Are there any good books about lap banding that people recommend? Right now I'm thinking mostly about books that cover Pre and Post Op; Biographical books by people who've had the procedure done; and Cookbooks; but any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks!

This is the best book ever, I wish I had found it before my surgery.

http://jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com/

I also hear the cookbook is great, I will be getting it soon.

Good luck to you.

I second the above recommendation.

At my support groups they have talked about this book:

The Emotional First Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Life after Bariatric ... of the eating programs for

Lap-Band, gastric bypass, and Duodenal Switch k:

I was told it is available on amazon, I want to buy it soon!

Mocha Lala, I saw the Emotional First Aid Kit...it looks like some people love it, and as always there's some that really didn't care for it. If you get it, please let me know what you think. :-)

Thank you Grandma3 and NWGirl. I'll definately check it out. :-)

My doctor gave me a really good book. It is called "The Lap-band Solution: A Partnership for Weight Loss" written by Paul O'Brien, MD (2007). It is published by MUP (Melbourne University Press) and The Centre for Bariatric Surgery, Melbourne Australia and the American Institute of Gastric Banding. Well written, easy read, easy to find information and interesting stories. I can highly recommend it. I don't know if it is available on Amazon, but hopefully it is.

PS...I just checked, it is on Amazon and apparently there is a 2011 edition as well.

Hi Woobs, I'd recommend the book written by Dr. Paul O’Brien. "The Lap-Band Solution: A partnership for weight loss" This book was handed to me at my first consultation with True Results. I read it cover to cover in a week and KNEW that the Lap Band journey was for me. It may be difficult but it was the best option for me and my life. Good luck with your decision and God Bless!