SINGAPORE: A man who weighed 195 kilogrammes has
managed to shed more than 20 kilogrammes during his three-week stay
at the National University Hospital.
He underwent a weight-loss surgery called
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, which involved removing a large
portion of his stomach.
Before the surgery, 37-year-old Eric Lee was
wheel-chair bound. With a 65-inch waist and a BMI that was double
that of an average adult, his weight seriously affected his work
and daily life.
He had a big appetite and could eat up to three packets of noodles
for breakfast.
He was advised by doctors to undergo the surgery, but had to be
warded to lose weight before that. On a controlled diet managed by
the hospital (NUH), Mr Lee lost over 20 kilogrammes.
During the surgery, two-thirds of Mr Lee's stomach was removed.
This led to a reduction in his appetite. Within one week, he lost
six kilogrammes and dropped to 169kg.
Mr Lee said: "My boss triggered me to come for this operation. My
parents, how long can they take care of me? Even if the boss wanted
to take care of me, cannot for life. Eventually, I have to take
care of myself. So I have to make (this) move."
Doctors have set Mr Lee a goal to reduce his weight to 75kg in one
and a half years.
-CNA/ac