For a 38-year-old Stay-at-Home-Mom, it was a never-ending battle of being morbidly obese, healing from abuse, and an addiction to food. In a book expressly written to drive home the point, "This is not an easy way out", Lagemann describes her journey to a completely new life after Bariatric Surgery. Touching on topics such as food addiction, abuse, obese pregnancy, and finding love and acceptance, the book also describes the ins-and-outs of a life-changing weight loss procedure, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG or Gastric Sleeve) with heavily researched detail. Real-life accounts of her experiences with finding a surgeon, choosing a procedure, dealing with preoperative jitters, diet, and the surgery itself provide an in-depth look from a patient's perspective and seeks to help others who may be considering going down the same path. Self-reflection and complete honesty have brought forth this book that is well-written, relatable, and informative.