Bono Discusses How He Dropped Nearly One-Third of His Body Weight and
What it Has Done For His Overall Health Since His First Appearance Last Year

(Hollywood, CA – September 10, 2013) In a television exclusive, Chaz Bono makes a return appearance on the Emmy® Award-winning syndicated series, The Doctors, on Wednesday, September 11. Bono returns to the show for a candid interview and to reveal his incredible weight-loss transformation after The Doctors helped get him started on a new healthy regimen last November. 

In his appearance, the activist and writer is joined by The Doctors co-hosts, ER physician Dr. Travis Stork and plastic and reconstructive surgery expert Dr. Andrew Ordon, to talk about the challenges and milestones in his journey to take control of his health and drop the excess weight after a life-long struggle with his body image.  Bono also discusses his mother, Cher’s excitement about his new healthy lifestyle.

Bono, who weighed approximately 250 pounds and had dangerously high cholesterol and blood pressure levels when he visited the show last year, reveals his current weight and test results, in addition to some of the secrets to his success.  He also joins Dr. Ordon in an off-stage examination room and goes shirtless, to show the excess skin he’s been left with after his dramatic weight loss, and the plastic surgeon offers him some options.

“I just feel much more comfortable in my skin now,” says Bono.  “Everything is easier.  Everything physically is easier, everything feels better, and emotionally, I feel more comfortable and confident.”  When asked how his mother, Cher, feels about his transformation, he replied, “She’s pretty happy.  My family was concerned about my health and now everyone is really happy.  They can also see how much better I feel and how much happier I am.”

“To go from clinically obese to where he is now, Chaz has taken on and conquered one of the most difficult challenges a human being can face and I commend him,” said Dr. Stork.  “All of us look forward to seeing him maintain his healthy lifestyle and we hope he inspires others to achieve positive results for themselves.”

About The Doctors

The Doctors is an Emmy® Award-winning daily, nationally syndicated series airing in 200+ markets.  Featuring Travis Stork, M.D., Andrew P. Ordon, M.D., F.A.C.S., James M. Sears, M.D., Jennifer Berman, M.D., Rachael Ross, M.D., PhD and Ian Smith, M.D.  The Doctorsoffers viewers a reliable source of fascinating health and wellness advice. Taped in front of an audience in Hollywood, The Doctorsis produced by Stage 29 Productions and distributed by CBS Television Distribution. Jay McGraw, Carla Pennington, Patricia Ciano and Dr. Phil McGraw are executive producers. CBS Television Distribution is the preeminent company in worldwide television syndication. For additional information on The Doctors, now in its sixth season, please visit www.thedoctorstv.com.

Above photo: Chaz Bono (left) is interviewed by Dr. Andrew Ordon (center) and Dr. Travis Stork.  Photo is available in high resolution on CBS Press Express.

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