1,000 Pound Man - - GoFuckYourself.com

hottoddy · 10-27-2004, 05:33 PM

Half-Ton Man Recovers From Obesity Surgery
By DORIS HAUGEN, AP

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Oct. 27) - A man who weighed about half a ton when he was admitted to a hospital was recovering Wednesday from obesity surgery. Patrick Deuel used to weigh 1,072 pounds.

Patrick Deuel, 42, underwent the procedure to reduce the size of his stomach four months after being admitted to the hospital at 1,072 pounds.

He had been bedridden since last fall and was malnourished because so many of his calories came from foods high in fat and carbohydrates.

Deuel had difficulty breathing and suffered from high blood pressure and diabetes linked to obesity that his doctor said were killing him.

Gastric bypass surgery was thought to be his best chance for permanent weight loss, but doctors said Deuel needed to lose some weight first, to gain enough strength so he could walk on his own and prove he was healthy enough to survive the surgery.

Before going into surgery on Tuesday, Deuel had lost 421 pounds. He said his diabetes and high-blood pressure were under control and credited the results to a 1,200-calorie-a-day diet and exercise.

Caregivers and others are starting to take notice of the changes, he said.

"Every time I move they don't look at me like, 'My God, he is going to fall down or something,"' Deuel told Sioux Falls television station KELO in an interview before the surgery.

Last month, Deuel took his first steps with the help of nurses and two walkers for support. More recently, he has been walking up stairs and even swimming at the hospital's pool.

Gastric bypass is the most common obesity surgery in the United States. The operation involves creating a pouch in the upper stomach and attaching it to a section of intestine, reducing the amount of food patients can eat.

Deuel, a former restaurant manager from Valentine, Neb., is just under 6 feet tall and has always fought his weight. He weighed about 90 pounds in kindergarten and more than 250 pounds in middle school.

http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_phot...27142609990002 (need to sign in though)

AndrewKanuck · 10-27-2004, 05:34 PM

I gotta have more cowbell

pxxx · 10-27-2004, 05:36 PM

I thought he was recovering, and lost like 450 pounds? I didn't even read that article so forgive me if it was already mentioned there.

xlogger · 10-27-2004, 05:37 PM

holy shit! haha

hottoddy · 10-27-2004, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pxxx
I thought he was recovering, and lost like 450 pounds? I didn't even read that article so forgive me if it was already mentioned there.

yeah, he started at 1,072 pounds but has already lost a lot.

NichePay_Manny · 10-27-2004, 05:44 PM

That is so sad!

Lykos · 10-27-2004, 06:21 PM

Damn,that's a really one huge man

BruceM · 10-27-2004, 10:58 PM

Holy crap he was (and still is) huge!

bluedevil · 10-27-2004, 11:02 PM

holy shit, i feel bad for the dude

sharpx9 · 10-27-2004, 11:03 PM

dayum!

Shooter · 10-27-2004, 11:04 PM

That is unreal, how did they even way the guy

SinSational · 10-27-2004, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shooter
That is unreal, how did they even way the guy

livestock scale.

SultryMal · 10-27-2004, 11:18 PM

Oh sad! a livestock scale..

pornguy · 10-27-2004, 11:24 PM

I don't understand how somebody can eat his (hers) way out of life.
It is sad that food could be so important to someone. I know it is the individual's fault, but it is also due to the advertising gimmicks of the junk food companies.

DeadFidel · 10-27-2004, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bluedevil
holy shit, i feel bad for the dude

Ditto. It's sickness.

tony286 · 10-27-2004, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pornguy
I don't understand how somebody can eat his (hers) way out of life.
It is sad that food could be so important to someone. I know it is the individual's fault, but it is also due to the advertising gimmicks of the junk food companies.

someone weighs 1000 pounds there are deep emotional problems its just not a big appetite.

Thurbs · 10-27-2004, 11:56 PM

they should jail the ppl who kept feeding him.

Satisfaction · 10-28-2004, 12:01 AM

wow, thats one huge man there..

reynold · 10-28-2004, 12:30 AM

when you get the surgery, only so much food can pass through the stomach. he's got not enough nutrients to support his still large frame.

10-27-2004, 05:33 PM	#1
hottoddy Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: PacNorWest Posts: 3,048	1,000 Pound Man - Half-Ton Man Recovers From Obesity Surgery By DORIS HAUGEN, AP SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Oct. 27) - A man who weighed about half a ton when he was admitted to a hospital was recovering Wednesday from obesity surgery. Patrick Deuel used to weigh 1,072 pounds. Patrick Deuel, 42, underwent the procedure to reduce the size of his stomach four months after being admitted to the hospital at 1,072 pounds. He had been bedridden since last fall and was malnourished because so many of his calories came from foods high in fat and carbohydrates. Deuel had difficulty breathing and suffered from high blood pressure and diabetes linked to obesity that his doctor said were killing him. Gastric bypass surgery was thought to be his best chance for permanent weight loss, but doctors said Deuel needed to lose some weight first, to gain enough strength so he could walk on his own and prove he was healthy enough to survive the surgery. Before going into surgery on Tuesday, Deuel had lost 421 pounds. He said his diabetes and high-blood pressure were under control and credited the results to a 1,200-calorie-a-day diet and exercise. Caregivers and others are starting to take notice of the changes, he said. "Every time I move they don't look at me like, 'My God, he is going to fall down or something,"' Deuel told Sioux Falls television station KELO in an interview before the surgery. Last month, Deuel took his first steps with the help of nurses and two walkers for support. More recently, he has been walking up stairs and even swimming at the hospital's pool. Gastric bypass is the most common obesity surgery in the United States. The operation involves creating a pouch in the upper stomach and attaching it to a section of intestine, reducing the amount of food patients can eat. Deuel, a former restaurant manager from Valentine, Neb., is just under 6 feet tall and has always fought his weight. He weighed about 90 pounds in kindergarten and more than 250 pounds in middle school. http://cdn.news.aol.com/aolnews_phot...27142609990002 (need to sign in though) __________________ - *** -

10-27-2004, 05:34 PM	#2
AndrewKanuck Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cleveland & Atlanta Posts: 6,706	I gotta have more cowbell __________________

10-27-2004, 05:37 PM	#4
xlogger Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NY Posts: 9,507	holy shit! haha __________________ ---------- XLOGGER [REFLECTED] [OH]

10-27-2004, 06:21 PM	#7
Lykos Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: World Posts: 31,027	Damn,that's a really one huge man __________________

10-27-2004, 10:58 PM	#8
BruceM Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 4,084	Holy crap he was (and still is) huge! __________________ SellHealth - Sell Herbal Sex Enhancers, HGH Releasers and more! Skype: brucemorrey

10-27-2004, 05:36 PM	#3
pxxx First African GFY Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,114	I thought he was recovering, and lost like 450 pounds? I didn't even read that article so forgive me if it was already mentioned there.

10-27-2004, 05:44 PM	#6
NichePay_Manny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,833	That is so sad!

10-27-2004, 11:02 PM	#9
bluedevil Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,093	holy shit, i feel bad for the dude __________________ My top money maker

10-27-2004, 11:03 PM	#10
sharpx9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 2,085	dayum!

10-27-2004, 11:04 PM	#11
Shooter Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,842	That is unreal, how did they even way the guy

10-27-2004, 11:18 PM	#13
SultryMal Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 80	Oh sad! a livestock scale.. __________________

10-27-2004, 11:24 PM	#14
pornguy Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Homeless Posts: 62,911	I don't understand how somebody can eat his (hers) way out of life. It is sad that food could be so important to someone. I know it is the individual's fault, but it is also due to the advertising gimmicks of the junk food companies. __________________ PornGuy skype me pornguy_epic AmateurDough The Hottes Shemales online! TChicks.com \| Angeles Cid \| Mariana Cordoba \| MAILERS WELCOME!

10-27-2004, 11:56 PM	#17
Thurbs The Thrilla in Manila Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Thurbs' Lagoon, Christmas Island Posts: 4,785	they should jail the ppl who kept feeding him.

10-28-2004, 12:01 AM	#18
Satisfaction WootWootCash.com Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 10,900	wow, thats one huge man there..

10-28-2004, 12:30 AM	#19
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	when you get the surgery, only so much food can pass through the stomach. he's got not enough nutrients to support his still large frame.