Fat Surgeons

60-year-old Margaret is one of the NHS's oldest patients to undergo weight loss surgery. Plus, a chef shares the story of losing 11 stone since his operation.

Tina and Caroline reveal how their lives have been blighted by obesity, from chronic immobility to a giant hernia. Weight-loss surgery is their only hope.

Jo weighs 23 stone but her polycystic ovary syndrome made losing weight difficult. At 42 stone, David is dangerously obese. They share their weight-loss journeys.

Following an injury, Helen's weight soared to 23 stone, and she's determined to lose more than half her weight. And, Shaun loses 14 stone after weight loss surgery.

At 26 stone, Susan's weight leaves her unable to enjoy activities with her daughter. Ian has weight loss surgery to give him the chance to be an active dad.

With a combined weight of 55 stone, couple Ben and Vanessa are determined to shed the pounds together before their wedding.

At more than 30 stone, Julie needs a gastric bypass if she is going to lose weight. Plus, Mary-Emma wants a gastric band fitted to help control her weight.

After years of struggling with her diet, Irene wants to have obesity surgery. And, Ian needs to lose weight to fulfil his dream of becoming a paramedic.

Avril weighs 40 stone and has been told that she's on borrowed time. Meanwhile, Ian's life has been changed drastically by losing 16 stone.

Chris weighed 44 stone before a gastric bypass surgery changed his life. Plus, 60-year-old Peter needs radical surgery to control his weight.