Smoggy 152 Posted July 22, 2012 Something struck me today, I don't recall seeing any celebrities coming forward (or being "outed" LOL) as sleevers. Several have admitted to having the band or bypass but no VSGers that I know of .... Anyone know of any? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker's Dad 50 Posted July 22, 2012 I am not sure which WLS surgery he had but look into Rex Ryan. He is the coach for the NY Jets. I caght a quick clip of it on Sportscenter the other morning. He has lost over 100 pounds. I didn't know until I saw that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misslisa810 33 Posted July 22, 2012 I saw Lisa Lampanelli sneaking out of my surgeon's office! Obviously, she's not out about her surgery! 1 kmwheel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SMP1126 76 Posted July 22, 2012 I am not sure which WLS surgery he had but look into Rex Ryan. He is the coach for the NY Jets. I caght a quick clip of it on Sportscenter the other morning. He has lost over 100 pounds. I didn't know until I saw that... Rex Ryan had a lap band procedure. I was reading about it on ESPN.com yesterday. Also, I'm a life long Jets fan( don't know if that's a good thing or not! LOL) I was a bit surprised he chose that procedure, and I wouldnt be surprised if he becomes a revision candidate in the years to come Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwindham 57 Posted July 22, 2012 From Lisa's website Reminder: Lisa & Jimmy will be on "Good Morning America" Tuesday! Last week, Lisa made a huge announcement - she has lost over 60 pounds since having weight loss surgery in April. Her husband, Jimmy, also had the surgery three weeks ago and has lost over 40 pounds! Tune in on Tuesday, July 24 as Lisa and Jimmy visit "Good Morning America" to discuss the surgical procedure that changed their lives. "Good Morning America" airs on ABC and Lisa and Jimmy will be on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. local time. For more info on the show, visit: gma.yahoo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker's Dad 50 Posted July 22, 2012 Rex Ryan had a lap band procedure. I was reading about it on ESPN.com yesterday. Also, I'm a life long Jets fan( don't know if that's a good thing or not! LOL) I was a bit surprised he chose that procedure, and I wouldnt be surprised if he becomes a revision candidate in the years to come Sent from my iPhone using VST Yeah I wouldn't go telling everyone that LOL!!! Go Steelers!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonibugg 64 Posted July 22, 2012 I read on on my sleevers FB page yesterday that Renee Wilson from Biggest Loser season 6 was sleeved recently. Her interview: http://www.mycompletetransformation.com/blog/ just scroll down to the second story then at the bottom there is a link to watch the whole story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicagochic 73 Posted July 22, 2012 I saw Lisa Lampanelli sneaking out of my surgeon's office! Obviously' date=' she's not out about her surgery![/quote'] She is out. She was on a talk show. That chic with the skinny girl cocktails. I don't recall her name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CdnExpat 49 Posted July 22, 2012 Who is Lisa Lampanelli? 1 Getting Wispy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WLJourneyJ 89 Posted July 22, 2012 Lisa l Is a comedian Pretty vocal one. She was also on celebrity apprentice. Bethany Frankl? I don't think her. She is all vegan and organic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goofycathy 89 Posted July 22, 2012 Lisa lIs a comedian Pretty vocal one. She was also on celebrity apprentice. Bethany Frankl? I don't think her. She is all vegan and organic. I think she meant that LisaL outed herself on Bethany's show... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeniluv1978 22 Posted July 22, 2012 Lisa and her husband both were sleeved! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karrina-D 8 Posted July 22, 2012 Something struck me today' date=' I don't recall seeing any celebrities coming forward (or being "outed" LOL) as sleevers. Several have admitted to having the band or bypass but no VSGers that I know of .... Anyone know of any?[/quote'] The White Texas Rapper Paul Wall had the sleeve done a year ago & lost about a 100lbs ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewSusie 471 Posted July 22, 2012 Nobody here had VSG but these are all the people who have had RNY, DS, and the band: Celebrities who have had traditional gastric bypass weight loss surgery include : Star Jones (TV personality) Carnie Wilson (singer in Wilson Phillips, TV personality) Al Roker (weatherman on Today Show, author) John Popper (lead singer of Blues Traveler, songwriter) Michael Genadry (actor) The Fobi Pouch method is a variation of the roux-en-y gastric bypass procedure, which uses a band to divide the stomach, creating a smaller pouch. Celebrities who underwent the Fobi Pouch method of gastric bypass surgery include : Randy Jackson (American Idol judge, musician, record producer) Roseanne Barr (actress, comedienne) Etta James (singer) Jo Marie Payton (actress) Jennifer Holliday (singer, actress) Celebrities who have had LAP-BAND® surgery include : Sharon Osbourne (TV personality, music manager/promoter, wife of Ozzy Osbourne) Ann Wilson (lead singer of the rock band Heart) Khaliah Ali (fashion designer, author, daughter of Muhammad Ali) Joe Gannascoli (actor) Brian Dennehy (actor) Anne Diamond (British TV personality) Mikey Robbins (Australian media personality) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WLJourneyJ 89 Posted July 22, 2012 ahhhhh! misunderstood... ha ha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites