Is Gastric-Bypass Surgery an "Easy Way Out"?


Updated 04/06/09 4:12 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 64 comments

Star Jones Says Her Gastric-Bypass Surgery Was Not an "Easy Way Out"

Star Jones Reynolds was an emotional eater. She said, "Whenever I felt lonely, a Double Whopper with cheese became my friend. If I felt sad, six strips of bacon made me feel better." She battled with her weight and in 2003 reached over 300 pounds. Her doctor said she'd die if she didn't make changes, so she felt gastric-bypass surgery was her only option. After undergoing the surgery, she Read more

It's Official: Star Jones Had Gastric Bypass


Updated 08/01/07 12:33 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 41 comments

It's Official: Star Jones Had Gastric Bypass

Star Jones Reynolds miraculously lost upwards of 160 pounds over three years. While media speculation went wild over whether or not she had gastric bypass surgery, Star claimed she only had a "medical intervention," but she never admitted to the surgery. Now, in the September issue of Glamour, she's admitting that, yes, she actually did have gastric bypass surgery. She fully admits to being Read more