Billy Gardell Credits Weight Loss Surgery for Saving His Life
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'Mike & Molly' star Billy Gardell has opened up about his dramatic weight loss journey, revealing that bariatric surgery in 2021 'probably saved' his life. The 57-year-old actor, who struggled with type 2 diabetes and heart issues, decided to undergo the procedure after his doctor advised him to take drastic action. Since the surgery, Gardell has maintained his weight through diet and exercise, fluctuating between 210 and 215 pounds.
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