band2sleeve2014 15 Posted June 21, 2015 What was the most helpful book you have found regarding the emotional side of the journey? I had a band for almost 3 years and lost around 90 pounds. Then revised to the sleeve after my band slipped about a year and a half ago and lost another 20 pounds. I still have about 25 pounds to go and keep losing and gaining the same 10 pounds. I think at this point my issues are around head hunger and emotional eating and am looking for a good book on this topic. Please let me know if there is one or two you have found especially helpful. I've heard a few people mention When food Is Love and Women, Food and God by Geneen Roth but wanted to reach out to all of you before just randomly selecting many books. Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm really struggling and feel like I could easily slip back into my old habits permanently and am desperate for something to get me back on track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LivingFree! 478 Posted June 21, 2015 The Emotional First+Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery by Cynthia L. Alexander, PsyD Dr. Alexander is a clinical psychologist who specializes in bariatric psychology. She wrote this book in "plain English" with very understandable concepts. It covers pre-surgery decision-making all the way through to long-term maintenance. I found it to be the most helpful WLS book I read. I still refer to it four years out. It is available in paperback through Amazon and/or as an e-book/Kindle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
band2sleeve2014 15 Posted June 22, 2015 Thanks for the recommendation. I'll check it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissLiss 71 Posted June 23, 2015 I'm thinking that the Emotional First Aid Kit will be good..Just went to Amazon and he Paperback is temporarily sold out...always a good sign Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotMyCircus 19 Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) Jensjaisns Edited August 17, 2015 by beerinmexico Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted June 23, 2015 Any of the OA literature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites