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LAB TESTS Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference sixth edition by Pagana and Pagana. ISBN 0323020496, $37.95 plus s/h via Amazon.com. This one is worth the price and very helpful in understanding your various lab tests. The Patient's Guide to Medical Tests, 2nd Edition by Joseph C. Segen, M.D., and Josie Wade, R.N. ISBN 0816046522. This is a pretty good book. Only time will tell if it fills in gaps from the Mosby book. Normal Blood Test Scores Aren't Good Enough! by Ellie Cullen ISBN 0971628300, Somewhat interesting and informative, but I would not buy it again. VITAMINS AND MINERALS Prescription for Nutrtional Healing by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC and James F. Balch, M.D. ISBN 1583330771. This is my most frequently referred to reference book. Earl Mindell's New Vitamin Bible: 25th Anniversary Edition (paperback) by Earl Mindell and Hester Mundis. ISBN 0446614092 The Vitamin Book by Harold Silverman, Pharm D, Joseph Romano, Pharm D and Gary Elmer, Ph.D. ISBN 0553250604. This is highly recommended by a fellow WLS patient, I do not own it at this time. The Real Vitamin & Mineral Book by Shari Lieberman, Ph.D. CNS, FACN, and Nancy Bruning, ISBN 1583331522. This is a good book and on my book shelf. The Miracle of Magnesium by Carolyn Dean M.D., N.D. ISBN 0345445880 The Magnesium Factor by Mildred S. Seelig, M.D., MPH, and Andrea Rosanoff, Ph.D. ISBN 1583331565 The New Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements & Herbs by Nicola Reavley. ISBN 0871318970. A valuable addition to the home library. The Protein Power LifePlan by Michael R. Eades, M.D. and Mary Dan Eades, M.D. ISBN 0446525766 This book has an excellent chapter on Iron and much more information to list here. I am quite impressed with it. WLS SPECIFIC Reach for the Stars By Sharon Neva (this is "A Guided Journal for your Weight Loss Surgery") ISBN 0976408805. I am impressed with this book and it is one that I would recommend if you are looking for a gift for a new WLS person. The book contains writing area for the new surgical candidate to record their journey and discovery process as a pre-op and post-op with a focus on helping the surgical candidate to make an informed decision. It will be on my list for anyone that I am doing "Angel" duties for. You can find the book via an author search at: ABE.com. Weight Loss Surgery: Finding the Thin Person Hiding Inside You by Barbara Thompson. ISBN 1932205306. This is the first book that I read from cover to cover on the topic. It is well worth the read and inclusion in your library. I definitely include this on my list of the first two books to give to a prospective WLS patient. Weight Loss Surgery A Lighter Look ... At A Heavy Subject by Terry Simpson, M.D. ISBN 1412022835. This is a very good book. I am impressed with the quality of content and the humor. He talks about some of the deficiencies (iron, B12, et al) and provides some good information. It is an easy to read book and I am very pleased to have added it to my WLS library. I purchased my copy from obesityhelp.com. The author also has two other books available: Losing the Last 30 Lbs and Getting to Goal and Staying There Exodus from Obesity: The Guide to Long-term Success After Weight Loss Surgery by Paula F. Peck ISBN 0972805028 from: www.paulapeck.com I have this book in my library and it is a very good book that I highly recommend as part of the WLS patient's library. The focus is after the surgery and the author has done a very nice job of presenting some refreshing ideas. Making The Journey Together published by obesityhelp.com. This is a collection of patient perspectives on various questions. It was a nice addition to my reading when I was pre-surgery. A Complete Guide to Obesity Surgery by Bryan G. Woodward, MPH, LCEP. ISBN 1552126641 Weight Loss Surgery: Understanding & Overcoming Morbid Obesity by Michelle F. Boasten. ISBN 1931033013. She also has a companion journal "Along the Weigh" that can be downloaded free in pdf format. Click here to find the link at the top of the page. Become You and This is NOT Brain Surgery ... But There IS a Magic Pill! by Teri Kai Holtzclaw, Ph.D. These are small, but powerful books about the mental health journey to a happier healthier person post-gastric bypass surgery. The Brain surgery book has a workbook component in it as well. I have both in my library. I recently added The Magic Pill to my library. Before & After by Susan Maria Leach. ISBN 0060567228. This book has 100 recipes. The Success Habits of Weight-Loss Surgery Patients by Colleen M. Cook. To locate this book go to www.bariatricsupportcenter.com. This particular book was highly recommended by a fellow WLS patient. New Moves, New Tastes, The New You by Barbara Erfurt, MPH, ACSM and Florence Ricchiazzi. ISBN 0972375104. This can be purchased at www.big-bite.org and is a great book with recipes and exercises for the new post-op. It takes the post-op through about the first six months. You can view pages at the web site. Gut Feelings and I'm Stil Hungry by Carnie Wilson. ISBN 1401902278. I have both in my library. I read a good part of the first book, but finally stopped because of the language and occasional "rawness" of the book. It was NOT what I was looking for. I have not attempted the second book. The Doctor's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery; How to Make the Decision That Could Save Your Life by Louis Flancbaum, M.D. ISBN 0971096805 www.wlsguide.com The Patient's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery: Everything You Need To Know About Gastric Bypass and Bariatric Surgery by April Hochstrasser and S. Ross Fox, M.D. ISBN 1578261651. Gastric Bypass Surgery: Everything You Need to Know to Make an Informed Decision by McGowan and Chopra. ISBN 0071431926 Phat Finish: Weight Loss Surgery by Melissa Anne Hathaway. ISBN 1579215890. Gastric Bypass Surgery Demystified: A Complete Guide to the Leading Weight-Loss Surgery and Other Bariatric Procedures by Alan Wittgrove and Tracey Owens. ISBN 1569244634. Fat No More: The Answer for the Dangerously Overweight by Norman B. Ackerman. ISBN 1573926922. The Weight of It: A Story of Two Sisters by Amy S. Wilensky. ISBN 0805073124 Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies by Marina S. Kurian OTHER BOOKS Anatomy of a Food Addiction: The Brain Chemistry of Overeating by Anne Katherine, M.A. ISBN 0130350311. This is a good book for anyone who is struggling with their food relationship as it deals with compulsive eating. COOK BOOKS Extreme Lo-Carb by Sharon Long. ISBN 1593370075. Well praised by a fellow WLS patient. Culinary Classics by Chef David Fouts. Essentials of Cooking for the Gastric Bypass Patient. ISBN 0971260192. www.wlscenter.com/Teleseminar/ChefDavid/ChefDavid.htm 500 Low-Carb Recipes by Dana Carpender. ISBN 1931412065. Eating Healthy for Life: A recipe guide to healthy eating for bariatric surgery patients from www.eatinghealthyforlife.com/CookbookInformation Victoria's CookBook For Gastric Bypass Patients from www.angelfire.com/ok3/VBowenCookBook/index If I have not made a comment about a particular book it is because I have no strong opinion or do not own the book. This list has been compiled to help other WLS people find the resources that are available. I will add more as I find them. |