Are there any Opera Singers out there who have had WLS?

I am wanting to hear from Opera Singers, or anyone who knows of any, how have had the surgery. I appreciate that others may have "guesses" at what surgery may do, or not do, to a voice, but I would like to know from someone who has gone through it. I do believe that the surgery itself will not harm the voice...it is the rapid weight loss that will stress it. Our bodies are out instruments, and losing weight so quickly will be like going from playing a Double Bass to a Violin practically overnight. So, if anyone out there is a singer, please let me hear from you. Thanks so much.

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