Have you seen Aretha Franklin lately?

[Cococat 119]

I saw Aretha Frankklin on Letterman a week or so ago and she looks like she has taken the bariatric "plunge" into losing weight. She has lost a lot of acreage recently. According to reports that I have read, she denies getting a "Gastric By-pass." BUT she does not rule out Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, as far as I know. (Word games again.)

There is a responsibility that people in the public eye have to their fans NOT to tell everything about the surgeries they have because no one should get a bariatric operation just because a celebrity has had one. But I would like to know if she has had one. Just cat-curious, I guess.

I know Drew Carey got a Lap-Band a few years ago and he doesn't care who knows. He looks fabulous. Anyone out there know of any other celebrity who admits to gastric surgery of any kind? Google Aretha and compare photos.

[Dr-Patient 830]

I was wondering if Aretha had wls, in particular, the VSG. But ReRe hasn't said, so...? But good for her, whatever she did.

[Pepper123 320]

Chef Graham Elliot ,Rosie Odonnell, Al roker...Carnie Wilson...twice dont know if she had a bypass or sleeve...

[finediva 979]

Carnie Wilson had the by pass years ago. The surgery was actually shown live on TV. She lost alot and grained back alot, I think after she had her baby. She is very open about her weight struggles As far as ReRe, I know she is a public figure, but she can still choose not to tell all of her business. Glad for her if she is getting healthy. BYW, Magic Johnson's son had sleeve surgery.

[Cococat 119]

Chef Graham Elliot ,Rosie Odonnell, Al roker...Carnie Wilson...twice dont know if she had a bypass or sleeve...

Thanks for filling out the picture for me. Yes, I do recall that Al Roker, Rosie O'Donnel and Carnie Wilson had had procedures done. Now that I think of it Rosanne Barr also had some kind of bariatric surgery done many years ago. Kudos to them all. May it improve their health and make them happier.

[finediva 979]

Thanks for filling out the picture for me. Yes, I do recall that Al Roker, Rosie O'Donnel and Carnie Wilson had had procedures done. Now that I think of it Rosanne Barr also had some kind of bariatric surgery done many years ago. Kudos to them all. May it improve their health and make them happier.

Yes, Rosanne did and also Star Jones. There is also a female comedian, Lisa can't remember her last name. She had the sleeve and lost alot. Good for all of them.

[LadyPullings 94]

Jennifer Hudson! ????

[LadyPullings 94]

Randy Jackson (American Idol)

[Cococat 119]

Yes, Rosanne did and also Star Jones. There is also a female comedian, Lisa can't remember her last name. She had the sleeve and lost alot. Good for all of them.

Lisa Lampanelli - Yes, I remember. Thanks.

And Jennifer Hudson!? I knew she got thinner but I did not know she did it the bariatric way.

Best wishes for all of them ... and US!

[LadyK44 263]

I was just talking yesterday about Aretha Franklin. Whatever she did it is working. Good for her. If nothing else she is an inspiration to never give up on working to improve your health.

Edited October 15, 2014 by LadyK44

[da50bear 83]

Jennifer Hudson lost her using Weight Watchers. She was the spokesman for a long time

[Cococat 119]

Randy Jackson (American Idol)

Of course, Randy Jackson. How could I forget. Starr Jones, too.

Hey, we are accumulating quite a list here. I love Randy Jackson. He still looks strong and formidable.

[finediva 979]

Jennifer Hudson! ????

She claims it's Weight Watchers, and even became their spokes person. I'm just saying.Only she and her "if there was a surgeon" knows. I'm just saying. Either way, good for her for being healthy.

[Cococat 119]

Jennifer Hudson lost her using Weight Watchers. She was the spokesman for a long time

Oh, yes. I do recall seeing her on those Weight Watchers commercials. Good luck to her whatever weight loss program or procedure works for her. She is a lovely girl. I really liked her attitude when she was unceremoniously voted off American Idol. She was fantastic - She had the certainty of the truly gifted and determined. She knew she would be a star, and a star she is.

Another Lap Band user was Ozzy Ozborn's wife - Sharon. She had it removed eventually.

[katesuccess 990]

"Acreage"? Ouch.