Woman Loses 140 Pounds After Doctor's Wake-Up Call to Get Healthy Before Hernia Surgery

• Jo Hurley tipped the scales at 300 pounds after binge eating and drinking for 2 years following medical complications • A wake-up call was needing surgery but not wanting to risk getting sick from another procedure • During an exam in 2018, a doctor accidentally perforated Jo's uterus leading to septic shock and emergency surgeries • In February 2022, Jo needed hernia surgery and was told to lose weight rather than undergo gastric sleeve • Jo lost 140 pounds by swapping wine and unhealthy foods for lighter meals, exercise, and water