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Topic: Carnie Wilson has weight loss surgery - AGAIN

According to People.com:

Twelve years after Carnie Wilson underwent gastric bypass surgery and famously lost 150 lbs., the singer has done it again: On January 18, Wilson went under the knife for lap-band surgery, PEOPLE confirms exclusively.

Since having the procedure – during which a silicone band is placed around the stomach to create a pouch the size of a golf ball – Wilson, 43, has lost 30 lbs. and counting.

"It was the right decision for me and I'm doing really well so far," Wilson tells PEOPLE. "It's all about taking good care of myself."

The singer, who is reuniting with Wilson Philips to promote their new album, Dedicated and their TV Guide Network reality show, Wilson Philips: Still Holding On, has struggled to lose the post-pregnancy pounds. Wilson has two daughters, Lola, 6, and Luciana, 2, with her musician husband Rob Bonfiglio, 44.

"Having children derailed me a bit," Wilson told PEOPLE in 2010 of her weight struggles. "I'm just frustrated with these pounds."

Wilson Philips's new album drops April 3 and their series premieres on April 8.

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Yeah, having babies can add the pounds... /sulla

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Posted by: Cindi94
Date posted: Thu Mar 22 12:15:48 2012
Message:
I applaud her courage for admitting she needs further help in conquering her addiction. Lots of people go to rehab multiple times for drug addiction, so I fail to see the difference here. A close family friend had the lap band many years ago when it was still very new but gained all the weight he lost back; this past January, he had gastric bypass. He had to jump through a lot of hoops to get it approved since it was his second bariatric procedure, but it will save his life. That's just the plain truth.

Surgery is not the end of the road, it's just the beginning. You must get a handle on the things going on in your brain that caused you to become morbidly obese in the first place or you will pack it all back on again. It's the same with any addiction; success is often temporary and for some people, it takes a few trips down the yellow brick road before they finally meet the wizard.

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I guess for those who may not be aware, I had gastric bypass surgery myself in July of 2009 and have lost 250 pounds, so I know a little bit about this stuff! :) - Cindi94

And you look fabulous, Cindi!!!//Anne

I remember your before and after pictures -- very impressive! /sulla

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Posted by: Nicky
Date posted: Thu Mar 22 8:53:43 2012
Message:

At first read, I was put off, but I've never had a weight problem over other than a pesky, self-inflicted lazy 10-20 lbs.  It's hard as hell for me to get rid of that these days.   I've actually given up for a while, bought a few pair of jeans in a bigger size and I'm not sweating it (pun intended).  

If it worked the first time for Carnie, and it's SAFE, then maybe it will be good for her health.   It's a shame that her voice is not what is making her famous as it should, instead it's all about gastrick bypass.   

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I hope it works for her this time around. sulla

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