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The Easy Way Out

By Jamie Mills & Eric Smith
The Easy Way Out by Jamie Mills & Eric Smith digital book - Fable

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Publisher Description

"Weight loss surgery is cheating."

"Well, of course you lost weight, you took the easy way out."

"Anyone who takes weight loss meds or has surgery can lose weight; it's not like it's hard."

"Have you ever thought about changing your diet or just exercising?"

"Surgery is so dangerous, and besides, everyone I know just gains all their weight back."


Any of these sound familiar? If you suffer from obesity or have had bariatric surgery, you've probably heard at least one, if not all, of these stereotypes and comments.


BARIATRIC SURGERY ISN'T EASY, AND IT CERTAINLY ISN'T "CHEATING."


The misconception that bariatric surgery is somehow "cheating" when it comes to weight loss is wild. Weight loss surgery is the single most effective weight loss strategy for treating severe obesity that we have today. Yet less than 1% of the eligible bariatric population takes advantage of surgery. In The Easy Way Out, registered dietitian and bariatric patient Jamie Mills shares why bariatric surgery is not only challenging, but why going into any weight loss strategy with eyes wide open can make all the difference. Having weight loss surgery and changing your entire life is far from easy, but damn, is it worth it.


FORWARD FEATURE

Dr. Eric Smith, the renowned celebrity surgeon (as seen on TLC's 1000-LB Sisters) from Ashland, Kentucky, and recognized for his exceptional achievements in robotic bariatric and general surgery, lends his expertise as he writes the forward for this compelling book. With over 4,200 successful robotic cases under his belt, Dr. Smith's status as a Center of Excellence Robotic Surgeon and Master Surgeon in Robotics adds unparalleled credibility to this insightful literary work. For more information about Dr. Smith, please visit Kentucky Bariatric Institute.

7 Reviews

4.5
“My app crashed in the middle of a detailed review and it’s gone now lol. So, in case it happens again, I just want to say this book is extremely well researched and needed. As well, Jamie offers a unique perspective by having both experience as a patient and an education in dietetics. Also, food addiction is very much a thing (I am only a grad student in addictions, so not an “expert” or anything, but I have experienced that first hand as well). And thank you for bringing light to the fact that we need more research on various populations of people (non-White, LGBTQAI+, etc).”
“<strong>Grateful for this book</strong> I’m so glad that I found Jamie and her membership right around the time I was considering bariatric surgery. She helped me feel less alone, was a resource for all my questions, and showed me a path forward. This book was such an affirmation of my own experience and a great help in my first year post-op. Going to try her journaling prompts!”
“This book is incredible! It has given me so many ways to communicate and educate others on the misconceptions of weight loss surgery! Jamie, you are amazing! Thank you for this book.”

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