Publisher's Synopsis
For a 38-year-old Stay-at-Home-Mom, it was a never ending battle of being overweight, healing from abuse, and an addiction to food.Surprise- this is NOT a cookbook of recipes for bariatric patients! In a book expressly written to drive home the point, "This is not an easy way out", Jo describes her journey to a completely new life after Bariatric Surgery. Touching on topics such as food addiction, abuse, obese pregnancies, and finding love and acceptance, the book also describes the ins-and-outs of a life-changing Weight Loss procedure, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve), with heavily researched detail. Real-life accounts of her experiences with finding a surgeon, choosing the right procedure for her, dealing with preoperative jitters, diet, and surgery itself provide an in-depth look from a patient's perspective that seeks to help others who may be considering going down the same path. Self-reflection and complete honesty have brought forth this book that is beautifully written, relatable, and informative.
