ROSIE O’DONNELL — GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY

Rosie O’Donnell began her career as a teenager and became a household name after appearing on the television series Star Search in 1984. After working in a series of film and television roles that introduced her to a broader audience, she hosted her own syndicated daytime talk show between 1996 and 2002, which won a number of Daytime Emmy Awards. In addition to her on-screen pursuits, O’Donnell has also worked as a celebrity blogger, magazine editor, and author of several memoirs.

After years of hard work and many investments, the television personality refuses to compromise her health any longer. After having a heart attack, O’Donnell settled on gastric bypass surgery to help her shed off some pounds. She went on from 240 to 176 pounds. O’Donnell said the procedure helped control her appetite, and she doesn’t have sleep apnea anymore.