Bio

I am a former weight loss surgery patient. My surgery was in January 2000. I lost 125 pouinds and have maintained my weight loss. I am the author of 2 popular books on the topic; Weight Loss Surgery; Finding the Thin Person Hiding Inside You which was the 1st patient guidebook and is now in its 4th edition and co-author of Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies. I speak on the surgery and how to be successful for bariatric practices and on obesity sensitivity for hospital employees. I also have a Back on Track Program for WLS patients who are regaining weight. I live in Pittsburgh with my husband Frank, daughter Erin, my 93 year old mother, my cat Luca and my dog Munchkin.