New Stomach Old brain: How to lose 125 pounds in one year and stay sane

by Limor Haim Matityahoo (Limitz)

How to go through major weight loss and stay saneAlthough patients lose dozens of pounds, their habits remain untouched, and the harsh emotional discomforts they face do not necessarily fit their new and attractive look. These radical changes are accompanied by emotional challenges, increased exposure, invasion of privacy, a struggle with a physical inability to eat, and a disturbing fear of being fat again. This book is about these challenges.

A magnetizing and valuable read for potential patients and their loved-onesWeight loss surgery is not brain surgery. Yet emotional coping is an inseparable, although rarely addressed, part of the physical weight loss process that comes with bariatric (sleeve) surgery. In New Stomach, Old Brain, Limor Haim Matityahoo shares her inspirational personal journey in the form of short stories, shedding new light on weight loss surgery and its a valuable source of information for candidates of weight loss surgery and their acquaintances, before, during, and after the operation.

Leverage your weight loss operation into a successful way of lifeLosing pounds is no guarantee for happiness. Learn how to make the best out of the change and turn it into a new life opportunity!

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Genres: Self Help

142 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 24, 2017

Reviews

[Eli Haim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had no idea this is what my sister went through.

My sister wrote this book for family members and friends of people who went through major weight loss, like her. Only after reading the Hebrew edition of it, I realized what went in her mind all this time, and it helped me see the whole picture and what she was going through in a new way.

[Píaras Cíonnaoíth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about the authors' own personal journey, and it is not to be seen as a recommendation for any diet, operation or weight-loss program for any person, regardless of what their situation may be. Its aim is to show different aspects of post-bariatric (weight loss) surgery life and to give those who have not gone through it a glimpse of what life after the procedure looks like. For all those contemplating this procedure, the author hopes to offer new and even surprising insights about the thoughts running through her mind after the operation.

The book description explains the subject matter better: 'Weight-loss surgery is not a brain surgery. Although patients lose dozens of pounds, their habits remain untouched and the harsh emotional discomforts they face don’t necessarily fit their new and attractive look. The radical changes are accompanied by emotional challenges, increased exposure, invasion of privacy, a struggle with a physical inability to eat and a disturbing fear of being fat again. This book is about these challenges.

Emotional coping is an inseparable part of the physical weight-loss process that comes with bariatric (sleeve) surgery, though rarely addressed. In New Stomach, Old Brain, Limor Haim Matityahoo shares her inspirational personal journey in the form of short stories, casting new light on weight-loss surgery and it’s consequences. A valuable source of information for candidates of weight loss surgery and their acquaintances, before, during and after the operation.

Leverage your weight-loss operation into a successful way of life: Shedding pounds is no guarantee for happiness. Learn how to make the best out of the change and turn it into a new life opportunity!'

As mentioned above, the book is based on the authors' own personal experience, and it presents different situations that came up during and after her operation, in the form of short stories. It also depicts common situations and reactions by her family and friends. She makes it clear from the outset that she is not a doctor, psychologist or medical professional, and so she chose to share her insights based only on her personal experience and the accumulated experience of other people who lost weight she met along her journey.

It's a fascinating read and 'a valuable source of information for candidates of weight loss surgery and their acquaintances, before, during and after the operation.' A highly recommended read.

[Sue German · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book before, during and after weight loss surgery!

What a great read! I struggle with my fat brain everyday. I’m 6 months out of sleeve surgery, the scale sees a 69 pound loss but the brain sees that overweight gal. Sometimes I see the lose, but focus on what’s left. This book helped me p, in so many ways see me. Thank you!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life changing

I read this book 2 months post gastric sleeve surgery. I wish I'd read it 3 months before! I would've approached my surgery with a totally different mindset. I truly believe that this book has saved me from myself!

[Joanne Passman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Educational and warm

Like sitting down with a good friend. Personal insights shared, no judgments. If I met the author, I would like her! Good preparation for those considering weight loss surgery.

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[Cheryl Soulon · Rating 1 out of 5]

I bought this book because I thought it was about rny weight loss surgery.

I wish it had been more clear that it was about sleeve weight loss surgery. Although it was somewhat helpful.

[Karen M. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too Preachy and Self Serving

I found this author to be preaching at the reader rather that talking to the reader. She was very judgemental I'm my opinion! I'm disappointed I paid for it.

[Pat Vrabel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good Information

Wanted insight on the surgery I too had. It's difficult at times to explain why I had the surgery, got other than not being fat. This put a few things into perspective.

[Barb Hegreberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very Informative

I had my Gastric Sleeve surgery, just over 60 days ago. I love that the author wrote this book for those who are pre-surgery, post surgery & the people that love them. I can identify with so many of the "phases" that all of us on the losers bench go through.

[connie gault · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, is all I can say.

I just finished your book. You showed me things about myself I never knew. I am so glad you wrote this book. I am on my journey to have surgery next month and you have given me an insight I had not thought of. Thank you so much.

[Rebekah Murphy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read.

This is a quick read but it isn’t written very well. I feel like it could have gone into more detail in a few areas and it kind of jumps all over the place. Overall the message comes across.

[Julie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Repetitive

Author repeats herself and offers little information. This should be a magazine article, not a book. I regret buying it.

[Lori M. DeMonbreun · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Great book, and many insights. Worth reading several times. Let it sink in over time... The author's experiences are gold.

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some excellent descriptions for the post-surgery experiences, that I haven't read in any other book.

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

This something that has good topics but lot of it may differ per person

[Shawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Really Helped Me

This book brought out pertinent issues that I was thinking about be didn’t know how to verbalize. I’m so much more ready now. I feel empowered!

[Toni Lamotta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good start

Need even more of this support for those of us post surgery and beyond. A very good beginning discussion at least

[Sara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Waste of time

I found this book to be shallow, repetitive, poorly organized, and lacking any useful information about the decision to have bariatric surgery, the surgery itself, or life after surgery.