Hi everyone, I found a good book on the subject of bariatric surgery. It's title is THE EMOTIONAL FIRST AID KIT - " a practical guide to life after bariatric surgery" The author is Cynthia Alexander, PsyD. and was written in 2006.

I ordered it last week and just got it today and started reading it. Although I've just briefed it, it looks like a pretty good guidance type.

It seems like it addresses the problem of emotional eaters and how to deal with certain feelings etc after the surgery and common feelings during this weight loss journey.

Just thought I put it out there in case anyone is interested. There is another good book out there that I've ordered but can't remember the exact name, when it comes in I'll post that also.

If anyone has read this or has any other books on the subject please let me know as I'm interested in more resources on the subject.

Thanks:cool:

When I saw the thread title, I came in to post about that book. I have read it from cover to cover and I really like it.

Thanks for the recommendation...I just ordered it from Amazon. Earlier today, someone recommended the book by Mohammed Ali's daughter. I ordered that one too: Fighting Weight: How I Achieved Healthy Weight Loss with "Banding," a New Procedure That Eliminates Hunger--Forever .

~~anne

Thanks for the recommendation, i definetly will be looking into it. Another book that i read (i got the recommendation from this site) is Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band by Robert Sewell.

Melboyd -

I just bought and read the same book by Dr. Sewell. I think Restless Monkey may have recommended it?? Anyway, I thought it was an awesome book - I like that it specifically is for lap band surgery (although it briefly explains all of the bariatric surgeries). I had hoped to attend a seminar in August then found while the physicians were covered by my insurance the hospital where they operate was not, so looked at October dates with a different set of surgeons (the hospital they use is a bariatric center for excellence) and the seminar happened to be the day after my husband's surgery, so now have a November date picked out so we can both attend. By the time I am able to get to a seminar I will be so well informed! I've read 3-4 different books and am on this site daily. In addition, my sister-in-law just had surgery and has already lost 75 pounds. She has been great to share her experience with me. I am so thrilled for her and just want to get this process started myself.

bambam

Edited October 20, 200817 yr by bambam