TV surgeon saves obese man's life
A surgeon at Princess Margaret Hospital has helped save a man's life on a new television show.
Consultant plastic, reconstructive and hand surgeon David Crawford who practices at the Osborne Road hospital, Windsor was closely involved in the transformation of one of the nine obese people featured in the Sky1 show Obese: A Year to Save My Life.
During the year Jack Gorny, 25 was referred to Mr Crawford to surgically correct his gynecomastia, or man boobs. But he was so heavy that his life was in danger.
Mr Crawford said: "Many men keep this type of condition to themselves, making it tough to cope with and also difficult to seek help.
They don’t like to speak to their partners or families and would prefer to suffer in silence than have their problem treated."
Executive Director Paul McPartlan at BMI The Princess Margaret Hospital commented: “Everyday at our hospital, we see the devastating impact obesity can have on people’s health and quality of life. This show provides a beacon of hope for the many people throughout the UK who have become overwhelmed by ongoing struggles with their weight.
"The brave participants have undergone intense diet and exercise regimes during the course of their year, so it was hugely important that they have trained medical experts on hand to monitor their progress and ensure their wellbeing as they undertook this life-changing – and indeed life-saving – journey."
‘Obese: A Year to Save My Life’, which is hosted by the fitness expert Jessie Pavelka, is being shown on Sky1 HD at 9pm on Monday nights.
