Fat doctor. Series 1, episode 4
Description
Rachel Barrass is only 23 years old and already weighs over 25st. She has endured a lifetime of abuse and bullying because of her size, but despite her desperate efforts, she can't lose weight. Can an operation help give her the figure she dreams of? 34 year old Ana Pita visits Shaw Somers' clinic for her pre-operative assessment. But Shaw is alarmed when he sees how much weight Ana has put on since her last appointment... and has some shocking news for her. We also meet the 48st father who had only months to live before his weight loss surgery.
Runtime
50 min
Series
Subjects
Genre
Date of Publication
2013
Database
Alexander Street
Direct Link
https://www.remote.uwosh.edu/login?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?HLTH;2113455
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