Patient resources

Under this section, you will find a wealth of useful resources that our wonderful lived experience volunteers have reviewed. You may find these helpful in managing your pre and post operative bariatric journey. They are designed for you to be able navigate your bariatric journey with confidence, and supplement the information provided by your healthcare team and that contained under specific sections of this website. 

Psychology

Books

Living with Bariatric Surgery by Ratcliffe

The Weight Escape by Ciarrochi, Bailey, and Harris 

Overcoming Binge Eating by Fairburn

The Compassionate Mind Approach to Beating Overeating by Goss (normal book)

The Compassionate Mind Guide to Ending Overeating by Goss (workbook)

Podcasts

A podcast episode with the author of the book Living with Bariatric Surgery 

External Support Services

Beat - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ 

Obesity UK - https://obesityuk.org.uk/get-involved/support-groups/

Physiotherapy and Exercise