Man slims down after surgery - to half a ton

PATRICK DEUEL presses his chest with his fingertips, smiles mischievously and makes an announcement worthy of a banner headline: he can feel his ribs.

Man slims down after surgery - to half a ton

One year ago, the Nebraska man was taken to hospital an ambulance with extra-wide doors and a ramp-and-winch system, after a hole had been cut in a wall because he couldn’t fit through the wall.

Mr Deuel weighed 1,072 pounds (76 stone). He hadn’t left his bedroom in seven months. He couldn’t sit up or roll over.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

Ā© Examiner Echo Group Limited