Don't you have to be like over 100 lbs. over weight for that to be done? I don't think Bob was that over weight.
I can actually say I like the program, I like Bob, I like Mike, and I think Kristen has way more personality than Amy. Do they get on peoples nerves? Yes. Is it by design? Most of the time. They are doing what they do the best.
Based on the taped message from his wife that they played, it was "unexpected" surgery and would have about an 8-week recuperative period. She thanked everyone for their support and then asked that everyone please respect their privacy. I don't know that I like the sound of that.