Does anyone have any suggestions as far as books they have read that helped them through the whole process?

I appreciate any input.

Fighting Weight by Khaliah Ali. SHe is one of Mohammed Ali's daughters, who had the Lap Band put in a couple of years ago. I found her book to be he most helpful and inspirational. I bought mine on Barnes & Nobles.com

Thank you for the suggestion. I really appreciate it.

If you've never read Maya Angelou's collection of autobiographies, you should. It has nothing to do with weight loss, but I found them very inspirational and she's led a fascinating life. Very well written, too.

At one point in my life (several years ago, jeez I'm getting old), I was a single mother with no money and no education feeling very overwhelmed. Reading this got me to thinking that if she could overcome what she overcame, I need to quit whining and just do what I needed to do.

You know...I'm needing a fresh dose of inspiration. I'm going to re-read those books and see if that inspriation can't be applied to my life's challenges today.

I started reading Before & After a few days ago. The author had RNY but I am finding it a good read and many applicable tips. She went on to start the site www.bariatriceating.com and opened a bariatric store in Florida. I'm going to have to pick up the other recommended book. I ordered mine at barnes & noble, the one I stopped at didn't have it on the shelves.

Hey, I would suggest a book my doc hands out when you start this process. Its called "The Real Skinny on Weight Loss Surgery" I have only read about half, but so far it has been very informative, somewhat funny, and inspirational. the authors had RNY by the way, but there is alot of info on LB in there too! Good luck to you! Jodi

"Jemima J" by Jane Green. It is my favorite book ever!!! Easy read and very inspirational! :w00t:

My Mom also just bought me "Drop Dead Beautiful" by Jackie Collins.

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Thank you to all of you for your helpful responses!