Stories from Saturday, May 1, 2004

DIEHLSTADT -- Like millions of Americans, Bobby Burns of Diehlstadt has struggled with weight all of his life, but when his 500-plus pound body started to take over his life, Burns decided to fight back. The 54-year-old underwent gastric bypass surgery in March to make his stomach smaller. Seven weeks later -- and 51 pounds lighter -- Burns feels like a new man...