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Billy Gardell, the actor best known for his role in the sitcom "Mike & Molly," stated that his 2021 bariatric surgery "probably saved my life" and eliminated his type 2 diabetes.
Speaking on the "Breaking Bread" podcast, the 57-year-old explained that his decision to undergo the procedure was driven by a combination of health warnings and physical limitations that made traditional exercise impossible.
Gardell described developing type 2 diabetes along with what he called "some cholesterol stuff, some heart stuff." He recalled a conversation with his doctor who joked that "after 50 the warranties start running out." Gardell attributed his previous ability to manage his weight to decent genetics and a background in sports, noting that he was able to "carry the weight for a long time" before his body could no longer sustain it.
The turning point came when he injured his knee, which prevented him from walking for exercise, prompting him to seek a drastic solution.
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