Star Jones was morbidly obese in 2003, weighing 307 pounds. She made the decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery which led to an eventual loss of over half of her body weight. In Now, she says that the weight loss has given her a new attitude.
Pros: Improved health, a reduced long-term risk of illness and an enriched lifestyle.
Cons: Loose skin, lung problems, infection, bleeding, bowel obstruction, nausea, protein, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, food intolerance and loss of muscle mass.