Hi everyone!

I'm pretty new to the site, and am scheduled for my surgery on August 19th in Mountain View, CA.

I am already beginning to work with a therapist as well as a nutritionist to get myself prepared for the psychological issues that I know I'll need to deal with post-surgery (frankly, I should have dealt with them a while back, that's probably part of the reason I've gotten myself into being the "perfect candidate" for this surgery, LOL!)

I'm curious if any of you who are post-surgery (or even pre-surgery!) can recommend any good books that provide strategies and information re: the emotional challenges of post-surgery patients—particularly how your self-image changes, how to deal with people treating you differently after you've lost weight, emotional eating and how to work through it, etc.

I know my therapist will help me with these things, but I wanted to check and see if anyone had any suggestions!

Thanks in advance!

The sleeved life by penny nicola

I was actually wondering if we could start a forum called "WLS Book Club." Then each WLS book a could be its own thread and those of us that had read the book could discuss.

Wonder how we do that?

I know we as users/members can add new topics, but I feel certain only a site admin can add a new forum...we can hope that an admin or a moderator will read this topic and address our suggestions. I see there is a "contact us" option for the website...I can try sending a message that way...depending on the site, those are monitored at least on occasion...worth a try I guess

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*susan* is an admin if you want to pm her with the idea :-)

just sent a message to the admin via the "contact us" feature...I will report back if and when I get a response

Thanks tigerbelle. I'm sure they will think it's a good idea.

stacychase

wow - looks like you are have WLS one week from today - August 19th!!!!

you are probably filled with excitement, and maybe a few nerves too

another good book............

Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies!!!!

good luck with surgery

speedy recovery

kathy

I just wanted to send out a thank you for this post.....and add my recommendation for: The Emotional First + Aid Kit by Cynthia L. Alexander.....definitely a keeper and a great reference to keep on hand well after surgery when facing challenges.

Hi Macy6,

At the end of "Stranger Here", did you cry out in frustration, "what happened to Ben???", like I did?

No because I read the epilogue and she is with a woman now

According to her blog, Jen is actually with Ben and has been for a few years. Not sure if they're married, but they've bought a house together. The "lesbian life partner" comment directed at Monique in the Acknowledgements (not epilogue) is in reference to their motorized cart dramatics (i.e., a joke).