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what lap band books have you read?? would love some good books:shades_smile:

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what lap band books have you read?? would love some good books:shades_smile:

I am reading "Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band: Everything You Need to Know Before and After Surgery to Lose Weight Successfully", and I am finding it very useful. It is by Dr. Robert Sewell. He is a surgeon that has a practice that handles lap band cases. There is quite a bit of information that was given to me by my doctor, but it is nice having a book to reference. It also has stories and pictures from some of his patients.

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I bought the following:

1. Weight loss surgery for Dummies

2. Laproscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding: Achieving Permanent weight loss with minimally invasive surgery

3. Exodus from Obesity: The Guide to Long-Term Success After Weight Loss Surgery

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I have read the following:

Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies

Lap-Band Companion Handbook

Both books are very informative and answers all types of questions you may have. I may look into a couple of the books mentioned above also.

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To be honest, the "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies" was very informative, especially if you are just getting started. Has insurance information, diet information, etc.

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