Susan Maria Leach

I marked this "read" though I didn't read the recipes, which made up about half the book. It's full of clear explanations of what people will experience, and practical advice on how to navigate the difficult lifestyle changes required for those who have bariatric surgery (which fortunately I'm not contemplating).

I'm a bit concerned that throughout she promotes her own line of protein supplements and foods, though maybe she's right and her stuff is a good choice, or the best choice, or even the only choice for many of these products. That said, most of the recipes do not contain her products, and look pretty good, so the book is not a straight-out sales pitch by any means.… (meer)

Incredibly heart-felt and encouraging. I finished this book thinking, "yes, I CAN do this!!" It was a joy to read since the first part is the author's own journal that she kept while undergoing WLS and it was wonderful to hear such an in-depth account from someone who has "been there and done that". In addition to many recipes, Susan Maria Leach also makes a plethora of recommendations for snacks and protein sources, which is very helpful. This is one that I will keep throughout my WLS journey and will refer to again and again.… (meer)