Friday, July 30, 2004 | |
The Fat Lady Sings NPR's All Things Considered is continuing its series on a year in the life of aspiring diva Maria Jooste:
At one point, Jooste considers having gastric bypass surgery to reduce her weight. This drastic alternative to trendy low-carb diets includes stapling the stomach to reduce its size. For those lacking health insurance, it can be performed as outpatient surgery in Staples stores. 10:56:21 PM |