Podcasts
Winning through Losing: A Weight Loss Surgery Podcast
Weight loss surgery podcast
Before and After Podcast
Beyond Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric eating
Bariatric stories
Beyond Bariatric Surgery: Everything You Need to Move On (follows patient stories and is hosted by 2 bariatric RDNS)
Be open and honest about your needs and wants. If you don't tell people what you need, then they won't know how help.
Internet Resources:
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/gastric.htm - The National Institute of Health (NIH) site for information regarding bariatric surgery.
www.obesityhelp.com – Great website for keeping up to date on weight loss issues, staying in touch with other patients on the same journey, weight loss tracking system.
www.nawls.com - The National Association for Weight Loss Surgery (NAWLS) is a safe, loving and non-judgmental community for bariatric surgery patients.
www.obesityaction.org – Obesity Action Coalition, n non-profit organization whose sole focus is helping those affected by obesity.
www.myfitnesspal.com – Tracking tool for food and exercise with an established food bank
www.fitday.com – Free, online calories counter and weight loss journal.
Books:
The Success Habits of Weight Loss Surgery by Colleen Cook
The Emotional First Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery by Cynthia L. Alexander, PsyD
Support Groups:
https://www.obesityaction.org/community/find-support-connect/find-a-support-group/ - Finding an in-person support group, based on state
https://www.meetup.com/topics/weight-loss-surgery-support-group/ – Finding an in-person support group, based on state
https://www.bariatricpal.com/ - Free WLS online forums from others who have had or are considering WLS. Forums are divided into each type of WLS
https://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/ – Free WLS online forums from others who have had or are considering WLS
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