"The Emotional First Aid Kit is written specifically for weight loss surgery candidates and patients to teach them the psychological tricks of the trade that will help make their weight loss surgery journeys successful," said Dr. Alexander. "The book's valuable advice isn't limited to surgical patients, however. It gives anyone struggling with weight loss the tools to move beyond their roadblocks and adopt new lifestyle changes."

Readers can utilize downloadable patient worksheets that are available through the book, and can learn realistic and practical strategies for dealing with emotional difficulties encountered before and after weight loss surgery--strategies that help individuals:

• Relieve stress without using food
• Modify unhealthy behavior
• Overcome hurdles in establishing a consistent exercise program
• Deal with negative reactions by friends, family, and spouse to weight loss
• Prevent relapse and more.

"This book is a must-read for your weight loss surgery candidates and is sure to be a lifelong resource for all readers who have struggled with weight loss," said Elizabeth Klumpp, Executive Editor of The Emotional First + Aid Kit and Challenges of Caring for the Obese Patient.

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2-Feb-2006