Diego’s surgery a success

DIEGO Maradona has successfully undergone surgery to reduce the size of his stomach.

The Argentine had a “gastric by-pass” at a clinic in the Colombian city of Cartagena.

Maradona arrived weighing nearly 20st and Dr Carlos Chaux, who headed the medical team, said the surgery was successful.

The surgeon also revealed that Maradona will be on a liquid diet for the next three months and his target is to reach his normal weight of 11st in 18 months.