Read reviews of books Katie recommends to build the foundation for lasting success with weight loss surgery.

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life
by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
This is the best book on how and why to set boundaries I have ever read. Many overeats struggle to set loving limits in their lives - and this is a critical skill for long-term success.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
by Stephen R. Covey
The new and healthier you will want to continue on a path of personal growth. This book is a great starting point. I bought it as a book on CD and listened to it in my car.

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
by Melody Beattie
Codependency can mean living with, or being closely involved with, anyone who draws you into living THEIR life and not your own. In this classic book, you will learn and understand a lot more about what it means to stop jumping through hoops to get the responses you want from another person, and/or try to fix them. You will understand more about creating your own healthy boundaries, and what exactly is within or completely out of your control.

Loving What Is
by Byron Katie
This is a wonderful book about how to change your beliefs to support a healthier, less stressful life.

Small Bites: Daily Inspirations for Weight Loss Surgery Patients
by Katie Jay, MSW, and J. Persing
This book will encourage, strengthen, and edify you daily. Use the index to locate topics of interest.

Beyond Codependency
by Melody Beattie

A Woman's Worth
by Marianne Williamson

Healing the Shame that Binds You
by John Bradshaw

Obesity Surgery: Stories of Altered Lives
by Marta Meana, Ph.D., and Lindsey Ricciardi, Ph.D.

The Sugar Addict's Total Recovery Program
by Kathleen Des Maisons, Ph.D.

Life Is Hard, Food Is Easy
by Linda Spangle

Anatomy of a Food Addiction
by Anne Katherine

Getting the Love You Want
by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D.

The Wisdom of Yoga: A Seeker's Guide to Extaordinary Living
by Stephen Cope

Living Your Yoga: Finding the Spiritual in Everyday Life
by Judith Lasater, Ph.D., P.T.

Creative Visualization
by Shakti Gawain

Positivity: How to Embrace the Hidden Strength of Positive Emotions, Overcome Negativity, and Thrive
by Barbara L. Fredrickson, Ph.D.

The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You
by Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.