Formerly the world's thickest patient is eating more than 200 kilograms

Further weight loss through second gastric bypass

The once thickest man in the world has set a remarkable goal: With the help of a renewed gastric reduction, the Mexican Juan Pedro Franco wants to reduce from the former 595 kilos to 120 kilos. In May of this year he had been given a first gastric bypass, through which he has already lost more than 200 kilos of weight. The doctors are optimistic that the 33-year-old will implement his plan and hopefully be able to walk properly again in a few years.

Entry in the Guinness Book of Records

Only a year ago, the Guinness Book of Records had Juan Pedro Franco registered as the heaviest man in the world. At that time, the 33-year-old now weighed an incredible 595 kilos and could only lie in bed for years. In May, he underwent the first gastric bypass surgery and was able to reduce his weight to 377 kilos.

The 33-year-old Juan Pedro Franco has already managed to reduce his weight from 595 to 377 kilograms. Now he wants to lose weight. (Image: Win Nondakowit / fotolia.com)

Now the man wants to continue to lose weight and therefore had a second bypass surgery performed. His doctors hope that Franco will continue to lose more than 200 kilograms and be able to walk again in seven years, according to the APA news agency.

Stomach reduced by 80 percent

At the first surgery, according to a release from Gastric Bypass Mexico, the doctors had reduced the patient's stomach size by 80 percent, causing Juan Pedro Franco to lose 218 kilos. Thanks to the weight loss, the man regained some mobility, so he can stand and walk a few meters. He also managed to do some exercises in preparation for the second gastric bypass.

"His metabolism shows a tendency to improve, blood pressure is controlled, and his blood sugar level is slightly changed but controlled with medication. Juan Pedro has shown a remarkable improvement and every time he can breathe better, "explained the surgeon. Jose Antonio Castaneda according to the message.

Doctors are optimistic

After a few days ago the second surgery in a clinic in Zapopan in the west of the country, the patient hopes to make it up to a weight of 120 kilos. The doctors are very optimistic. Thus, the operation went very well and there was a realistic chance that Franco could sell his medication and go right again after seven years. (No)