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Rosie O’Donnell -

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.

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Gabourey Sidibe - 'Precious' actress Gabourey Sidibe went under the knife for laparoscopic bariatric surgery, which is known to use minimally invasive surgical techniques compared to other weight loss procedures.

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Randy Jackson -

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. 

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Anne Rice -

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.

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Star Jones -

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.

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Al Roker - Weatherman and journalist Al Roker had gastric bypass surgery in 2002, and has spoken openly about his struggle with weight loss and choosing to go under the knife.

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Adam Goldstein - Most commonly known as DJ AM, Adam Goldstein had a gastric bypass procedure in 2003. Sadly, he passed away in 2009 after an accidental acute intoxication caused by drugs.

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Paul Wall - The rapper had gastric sleeve surgery in 2010. One year after the procedure, he and his wife reportedly celebrated with a professional photo shoot.

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Graham Elliot - Celebrity chef and 'Masterchef' judge Graham Elliot underwent a sleeve gastrectomy procedure (which reduces the stomach to 15% of its original size) in 2013.

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Carnie Wilson -

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.

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Ann Wilson - The front woman of rock band Heart underwent lap-band surgery in 2002.

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Brian Dennehy - The American film and TV actor reportedly had lap-band surgery in the early 2000s.

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Roseanne Barr - The actor, comedian, and TV producer went under the knife in 1998 when she had gastric bypass surgery.

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Lisa Lampanelli - In 2012, the former stand-up comedian underwent lap-band surgery. She has reportedly lost over 100 lbs (45 kg) since, as well as having opted for a healthier lifestyle and approach to food.

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John Popper - Musician and Blues Traveler front man John Popper had gastric bypass surgery in 1999, a few years after suffering an almost-fatal heart attack.

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Mama June - Reality TV star June Shannon has had various procedures throughout the years, including gastric sleeve surgery, skin removal, and breast augmentation.

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Ralphie May -

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.

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Patti Austin -

In the first year following her gastric bypass surgery in 2004, the award-winning singer reportedly lost over 100 lbs (45 kg). 

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Rex Ryan - The former NFL coach went in for lap-band surgery in 2010, and has since successfully dropped over 100 lbs (45 kg).

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Mariah Carey -

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.

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Etta James -

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.

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Jennifer Holliday - The American singer and actress found fame in the 1981 'Dreamgirls' musical. It was in 1990 that she underwent gastric bypass surgery.

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Deborah Voigt -

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.

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Khaliah Ali - Muhammad Ali's daughter, Khaliah Ali, helps fight obesity across the US. Her advocacy for the cause came from her own experience with being overweight, which was the reason she had lap-band surgery in 2008.

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Fern Britton - The British TV presenter has not always been open about her troubles with weight, but it has been confirmed that Britton did in fact undergo lap-band surgery in 2006.

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Caitlin Van Zandt - 'The Sopranos' actress had lap-band surgery in 2008 at age 23. She has since gone from a US size 20 to a size 8.

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Lauren Manzo - Reality TV star Lauren Manzo, daughter of American TV personality Caroline Manzo, underwent lap-band surgery in 2011.

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Chris Christie -

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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