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Summary: More sugar coated and happy highs
Review: Enjoyed many things about her book, but wanted a more detail desrcription of the downs as well as the ups before and after surgery. Her story makes it look like a breeze most of the time. I would have enjoyed more story and less on recipes also. Not an ideal book to get the down to earth facts about all aspects of this surgery. I could hardly put this book down. [...]
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Summary: More sugar coated and happy highs
Review: Enjoyed many things about this book, but wanted a more detail desrcription of the downs as well as the ups before and after surgery. This story makes it look like a breeze most of the time. I would have enjoyed more story and less on recipes also. Not an ideal book to get the down to earth facts about all aspects of this surgery.
I read the book and I thought, this doesn't sound too bad, but I found myself miserable. I just was frustrated after a week....it was very regimented. I did benefit by eliminating my coffee habit with the help of a wonderful coffee substitute called soyffee (www.s o y c o f f e e .com) Its made from soybeans which is a godsend for those troubled with hot flashes like myself. Another book I bought was the South Beach Diet book. I read that book and found the plan to be made up of things I would eat and the items were normal grocery store items so no hunting at the health food stores or buying online.
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Summary: Great Advice and Recipes
Review: Great shake recipes for new post ops. I was gagging down protein shakes and totally stopped drinking them and was in a weight loss rut until I got a hold of a few of Susans protein shake recipes. I'm happy to note that the shake recipes are delicious and I have started my weight loss again! Great fish recipes for new post ops like myself! Fish is perfect for a few weeks to a few months out, I can't wait to try a few more variations of the old stand by's Ive been using. Thanks for writing this book Susan, it's hard enough to figure out what to eat after WLS let alone how to make foods we love safe and dump syndrome free!
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Summary: AWESOME book!!!
Review: I am 2-1/2 years post op, made goal in 7 months & have maintained since & love this book... Susan's recipes are very post op friendly. The desserts cure my constant sweet cravings & I can live without the guilt & weight gain. The meal recipes are delicious & simple to make, not a 5 minute meal but eating healthy takes work & effort, being lazy is what got me MO in the first place. If you want to be successful & still eat "normal" read this book, learn it, use it live it, my success is all about the way my diet changed. This lady tells it like it is, she has all of our post op needs in mind. You will get years of use out of this book. I can't wait til the next one comes out!!!
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Summary: AWESOME book!!!
Review: I am 2-1/2 years post op, made goal in 7 months & have maintained since & love this book... Susan's recipes are very post op friendly. The desserts cure my constant sweet cravings & I can live without the guilt & weight gain. The meal recipes are delicious & simple to make, not a 5 minute meal but eating healthy takes work & effort, being lazy is what got me MO in the first place. If you want to be successful & still eat "normal" read this book, learn it, use it live it, my success is all about the way my diet changed. This lady tells it like it is, she has all of our post op needs in mind. You will get years of use out of this book. I can't wait til the next one comes out!!!
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Summary: Before and After
Review: I am a new post op RNY Bypass patient and was thrilled to see something being written on the subject by someone who had actually something positive to say. I was to say the least disappointed that Ms Leach didn't follow most of the guidelines for eating post-op. Further she didn't suggest to others that you might not EVER be able to eat the way she was eating. Also Alcohol is a big NO NO which she talks about at length. There was some useful information, but on the whole the book lacked true content and was certainly not worth the price-Wait for a used copy or if it come out in paperback-Thats about how much the information that was useful was worth.
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Summary: Must Have Cookbook
Review: I bought this book and met Susan Maria at a book signing this past weekend in Arlington, TX and she absolutely ROCKS!!!!. I read it from front to back on the drive home. I made the cheesecake recipe from her website www.bariatriceating.com and got excellent comments at work. They didn't even know it was sugar free. Susan has been in in our shoes and she helps us actually enjoy eating the small amunt that we can. Meeting her and listening to her wonderful stories, made me so excited to buy the book and put it into practice. The surgery is a tool, not a magic answer and Susan Maria helps use actually enjoy eating again. We don't have to live on protein shakes and bars for the rest of our lives. I definetely recommend this book and to use it in combination with her web site to anyone who has had WLS, diabetes, or to anyone who wants to eat healthier. Two thumbs up!!!!
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Summary: Awesome Author, Awesome Book!!!
Review: I bought this book this past weekend and had the privilege to do so at a book signing. I couldn't put the book down until I had read the entire thing and then made a shopping list. Ms. Leach is such an AWESOME person. She truly has not forgotten where she came from! She spoke to each person personally and had something positive to say to each one. The book has wonderful stories and even more wonderful recipes. I have already tried two of them and they will become staples in my home. I have also purchased the ingredients for the holiday meals and plan to take to my family reunion next weekend. After trying the two that I have, I have confidence that the recipes I've chosen for the reunion will go over GREAT!!! Don't hesitate to buy this book, you won't be disappointed...
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Summary: Before and After
Review: I enjoyed getting this book. I was really having a difficult time just two weeks post surgery and "Before and After" was helpful and hopeful for me. I would recommend this book for anyone who is preparing for gastric bypass or has had it done.
It is a good aid however, I had lots more pain and distress than the author related to having.
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Summary: Thank you Susan
Review: I found this book to be the guiding light that I HAVE BEEN looking for!! I had the lap banding instead, but found so much help and advise from Susan's book. I can't wait to try the recipes she has graciously given us in the book. Thank you for being out there for us "loosers" Susan.
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