Before and after, Second Revised Edition

An intimate guide to living and eating well after weight loss surgery, Before & After by Susan Maria Leach was nominated for three IACP awards—Best First Cookbook, Best Health & Diet Book, and Cookbook of the Year—when it was first published in 2005. Now, in its 2nd revised edition, Leach's essential guide—part memoir, part cookbook, part inspirational journey—has been updated with a new Q&A section, revised nutritional discussions, updated menus and meal plans, and more. Anyone who has undergone or is contemplating weight loss surgery can benefit from Leach's recipes, tips, and important information—and from the inspiring true story of how she has coped and thrived after gastric bypass surgery reduced her body weight by half.

Find honest answers, crucial information, and delicious recipes for your new life:

• Bariatric Recipes for the Whole Family: Discover delicious, protein-rich meals that everyone at the table will love, so you never have to cook a separate "diet" dinner again.
• Post-Op Food Stages: Navigate your recovery with confidence, with clear meal plans for every phase from liquids and purees to soft foods and beyond.
• Sugar-Free Desserts: Enjoy cheesecakes, pies, and custards without fear. Leach shares her secrets for satisfying your sweet tooth while avoiding "dumping syndrome."
• An Inspirational Memoir: Follow Susan’s raw and honest pre- and post-op journal as she shares her struggles, triumphs, and the non-scale victories that changed her life.
• Essential Bariatric Q&A: Get clear answers to your most urgent questions about protein, supplements, exercise, and the emotional journey after surgery.

Susan Maria Leach maintains her new weight and devotes her time to motivating others to keep on track and sustain healthy patterns of diet and exercise not just for a short period after surgery but for life. She owns and operates BariatricEating.com and has opened her first nutrition store in Pompano Beach, Florida. Her company is a member of the corporate council of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.