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In 2003, the 'American Idol' judge underwent gastric bypass surgery, after which he lost over 100 lbs (45 kg). In 2008, Jackson confirmed that he had type 2 diabetes.
American lawyer and media personality Star Jones admitted to having gastric bypass surgery in 2006. That said, Jones had undergone the surgery in 2003, and reportedly lost over 160 lbs (73 kg) in three years.
Stand-up comedian Ralphie May had gastric bypass in 2003, a surgery that reportedly helped him lose over 300 lbs (136 kg). Unfortunately, the American funnyman passed away in October 2017 after suffering from pneumonia and cardiac arrest.
American singer and talk show host Carnie Wilson was so open about her gastric bypass surgery in 1999 that she filmed it and even posted it online. In 2012, and after gaining some weight again, Wilson had lap-band surgery.
American author Anne Rice went into a coma in 1999, which was allegedly induced by her diabetes. As a result, Rice opted to get gastric bypass surgery in 2003.
In the first year following her gastric bypass surgery in 2004, the award-winning singer reportedly lost over 100 lbs (45 kg).
In 2013, New Jersey's former governor made an announcement in the New York Post that he was going to have lap-band surgery, which he did.
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The late American soul, blues, jazz, and gospel singer underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2001. Shortly after the operation, James reportedly struggled to keep her food down and later fell into a depression. James lost her battle to leukemia in 2012.
American soprano and opera singer Deborah Voigt underwent weight loss surgery in 2004. She opted for a gastric bypass procedure after failing to fit into her costumes and outfits, according to Ranker.
The comedian, actress, and TV personality suffered a heart attack in 2012, which forced her to take her health more seriously. In 2013, O'Donnell underwent vertical gastric sleeve surgery and has since shed a lot of weight.
The world-famous singer-songwriter began to put on weight after welcoming her twins in 2011, and that led to her decision to get gastric sleeve surgery in 2017.
Weight loss surgeries are quite a common procedure nowadays. Many people who struggle with weight or health issues choose to go under the knife with the hopes of improving their quality of life, including celebrities!
Click through and take a look at some stars who have undergone weight loss surgeries.
Stars who've had weight loss surgery
These celebrities have gone under the knife!
CELEBRITY Weight loss
Weight loss surgeries are quite a common procedure nowadays. Many people who struggle with weight or health issues choose to go under the knife with the hopes of improving their quality of life, including celebrities!
Click through and take a look at some stars who have undergone weight loss surgeries.