Product Description
The adage says most people won't take action until their back is up against the wall and there's nothing to do but come out swinging. My back was against the wall! But it wasn't the fact that I had sleep apnea and needed a machine just so I could draw a breath. It also wasn't the fact that I could not cross my legs; shop for clothes in regular stores; walk for more than ten minutes without my back killing me; participate in sport activities, or even sit in an airplane without a seat belt extender. I, like many of you reading this book, was already numb to all the jokes from little kids or stares from adults, so those things never became a factor of the day I knew.The day I knew that I had to do something -- the day that I absolutely had to lose weight -- was when I couldn't even wipe my own backside. When you can't even reach around your own massive belly, or reach behind your own back to clean yourself, something has got to be done. At that point I was well over 450 pounds.It was an embarrassing secret that I thought I would take to my grave! No matter what made you choose this drastic change in your body and lifestyle, you should be proud of yourself for making the decision. Contrary to popular belief, surgery is not the easy way out. It's a major life altering choice that you and your family will have to live with for the rest of your lives. But, what a life you now have to live!This book will tell the story of an overweight child who became an obese adult and then decided to do something about it when his back was against the wall. Also, with help of an expert in her field, we'll show you how to achieve your goal weight and maintain it through the proper diet and exercise long after the first incision was ever made.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 7 reviews)

Life after gastric bypass by Elizabeth B. Browning (Anjeong-ri South Korea)

5 Stars
September 09, 2009
This is a great book. It is not only informative but funny at times. When going through this surgery you had better have a sense of humor or borrow someones!!!

Life After gastric Bypass by Patti J. Hanlen (Seattle, WA USA)

2 Stars
July 02, 2009
No new info from this book. There are other better books from Susan Maria. i would not recommend this book if you own others on weight loss surgery.

Life after bypass by G. Phillips

4 Stars
April 29, 2009
LIFE AFTER BYPASS WAS VERY GOOD. i HAD THE SURGERY IN jAN. AND READ THE BOOK IN aPRIL. i HAVE READ MANY BOOKS...THIS ONE REALLY HELPED ME FIGURE SOME THINGS OUT,BECAUSE OF THE EASY STYLE WHICH IT EXPLAINED THEM.

Everything you need to know! by "Miss Music Teacher" (New Bern, NC United States)

5 Stars
November 01, 2008
In a word, WOW! The first part of the book, written by Jerry Wayne, a successful patient, is both an inspirational and humorous narrative of a personal weigh loss journey. The remainder of the book is a well written, easy to read and understand explanation of what every weightloss surgery patient needs to know to be successful. Katrina explains everything so well, recommends foods, portions, nutrients, as well as exercise. As I approach my own weightloss surgery date coming up soon I plan to have this at my side! Katrina has put together a terrific guide to stay healthy and successful after weightloss surgery!! Thank you so much Katrina and Jerry!!

The Real Deal by L. Saunders (Brockport, NY United States)

5 Stars
September 13, 2008
This book is the real deal - tells you the good and bad. I really enjoyed it - read the whole book in one day!

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