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Saturday, August 20th, 2011

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Gastric Bypass Success Stories: Effective or Not? Vertical Banded Gastroplasty Success Stories There are a lot of gastric bypass success stories to read from to prove that bariatric surgery is effective in weight reduction. However, gastric bypass is not an easy way to reduce weight. In entails a major change in one’s lifestyle that includes gastric bypass diet plan, activity and gastric bypass cost. Getting a surgery is expensive and may mean a sacrifice in giving out a lot of money to reduce weight. Even though this is the case, a lot of post bypass surgery patient tells that it was the best decision they have made. True gastric bypass success stories: Jennifer Serrano is a patient coordinator for Atlanta bariatric surgeon Titus Duncan. She is one of gastric bypass success stories in May 2002; she now weighs 165 pounds from 310 pounds. Randy Jackson - Yes! The American Idol judge underwent bariatric surgery in 2003 and lost 110 pounds since then. Sharon Osbourne had bariatric surgery in 1999 and lost 100 pounds. Carnie Wilson, the former Wilson Phillips singer undergone bypass surgery in 1999 and lost 150 pounds Football coach Charlie Weis is one of gastric bypass success stories too. Author Anne Rice had the surgery in 2003 and lost 125 pounds. Rock band member Ann Wilson had successful fight over obesity when she underwent surgery in 2001. Roseanne Barr had gastric bypass surgery in 1998, and lost over 80 pounds John Popper lost over 200 pounds which is about half of his previous body weight. These people, including stars and celebrities are not banned from getting bariatric surgery. Their gastric bypass success stories may inspire a lot of overweight individuals but before considering the procedure, might as well review the gastric bypass cost to make a sound decision for weight loss. Current Mood: accomplished (Comment on this)