Hey All,

I'm considering "Emotional First+ Aid Kit" by Cynthia Alexander.

Also "The Big Book on Gastric Bypass" by Alex Brecher

Do any of you have any other recommendations? My surgery date is April 12th, and I'm getting kind of nervous about food stuff after surgery, as well as dealing with the emotions that will come up during my journey.

Thanks to anyone with any tips!

Janice

The Emotional First Aid Kit was recommended by my surgical team. I've been reading it this week, and it's pretty good.

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Eat it Up! by Connie Stapelton.

OA literature (OA.org)

The Language of Letting Go by Melodie Beatty

When food is Love by Geneen Roth

The One Life Solution by Dr. Henry Cloud

I went into therapy before surgery to deal with my past trauma with the hopes of being more successful with weight loss.

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The Emotional First Aid Kit was recommended by my surgical team. I've been reading it this week, and it's pretty good.

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Hi Daniotra,

I downloaded the kindle edition...It looks great. Thank you for the suggestion.

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I am really enjoying this book: Think yourself Thin by Debbie Johnson.

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I wish I had read this book years ago but never did because I'm not a fan of the title but it's "Women Who Love Too Much". I am roughly 8 months out from surgery and had no idea how co-dependent I am/was prior to deciding on surgery. I actually have read co-dependent no more which was fabulous but WWLTM is really something I can relate to on SO many levels. Only now because I can no longer stuff my feelings with food do I really "get it." I.e. Why I have been stuffing those feelings for so long. Probably no coincidence that my last relationship was such a disaster that I gained 50 lbs in about 2 years. I never really got the connection before. I've also been reading OA literature and will probably look at the other readings that @@Inner Surfer Girl recommended.

I wish I had read this book years ago but never did because I'm not a fan of the title but it's "Women Who Love Too Much". I am roughly 8 months out from surgery and had no idea how co-dependent I am/was prior to deciding on surgery. I actually have read co-dependent no more which was fabulous but WWLTM is really something I can relate to on SO many levels. Only now because I can no longer stuff my feelings with food do I really "get it." I.e. Why I have been stuffing those feelings for so long. Probably no coincidence that my last relationship was such a disaster that I gained 50 lbs in about 2 years. I never really got the connection before. I've also been reading OA literature and will probably look at the other readings that @@Inner Surfer Girl recommended.

I read Women Who Love Too Much and Codependent No More decades ago. Thanks for the reminder. I might need to revisit those. I also thought it was interesting that there is a book casket Women Who Love Too Much but not a Men Who Don't Know How To Love!

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus is also enlightening.

Hey All,

I'm considering "Emotional First+ Aid Kit" by Cynthia Alexander.

Also "The Big Book on Gastric Bypass" by Alex Brecher

Do any of you have any other recommendations? My surgery date is April 12th, and I'm getting kind of nervous about food stuff after surgery, as well as dealing with the emotions that will come up during my journey.

Thanks to anyone with any tips!

Janice

The emotional first-aid book is amazing. I'd recommend it in a heartbeat!!!