‘I’m delighted with the results!’: James Argent reveals he has lost a staggering 5.5st and can now eat solid food… two months after gastric sleeve surgery
James Argent has revealed he has lost a staggering five-and-a-half stone, two months after having gastric sleeve surgery.
The former TOWIE star, 33, took to Instagram on Monday to mark the milestone and revealed he had moved onto solid foods after having a liquid diet following the procedure.
Doctors previously ordered James to ‘lose weight or die’ after he weighed in at 27 stone.
Progress: James Argent has revealed he has lost a staggering five-and-a-half stone, two months after having gastric sleeve surgery
James showed off his trimmer physique as he tucked into a large salad at Pellicci Cafe in Bethnal Green.
James penned: ‘Back on solid foods. I’m Delighted with the results, 5 1/2 Stone weight loss so far! Thanks to the team @wearetransform who have been guiding me on the how to integrate solids back into my diet. I’m aiming to stick to nutritionally packed foods as part of a well balanced diet to help me reach my weight loss goals.’
Arg’s TOWIE pals took to the comment section to congratulate him on his progress.
Life change: Doctors previously ordered James to ‘ lose weight or die’ after he previously weighed in at 27 stone (pictured last month training for his charity swim)
Making changes: James recently underwent gastric sleeve surgery after his weight rose to nearly 27 stone and he has already shed more than four stone (seen left in 2019, right in May)
Thrilled: James penned: ‘Back on solid foods. I’m Delighted with the results, 5 1/2 Stone weight loss so far!’
Elliott Wright typed: ‘Well done keep it up’, while Debbie Bright commented: ‘All journeys are ours to own. Own yours’.
This Morning host Ruth Langsford commented: ‘Looking good Arg.’
Last month, James appeared on Steph’s Packed Lunch where he talked about his weight loss journey.
The television personality has been working hard on losing weight by upping his fitness and is training for two charity swims.
He explained: ‘It felt horrible, I was always extremely uncomfortable, I couldn’t look at myself in the mirror.
Encouragement: Arg’s TOWIE pals took to the comment section to congratulate him on his progress
‘It felt depressing and it just wasn’t me. Now I’m starting to feel like myself again and I’m excited about what the future is going to bring.’
The reality star went on: ‘It was scary being 27 stone… It was serious, doctors were telling me how dangerous it was… I knew it was something I had to address pretty quickly.’
Arg is currently on a mission to lose six stone by Christmas after undergoing the surgery.
‘Four stone out of 11 might seem like a drop in the ocean but I’m pleased’: Last month, James appeared on Steph’s Packed Lunch where he talked about his weight loss journey
Operation: James had the £10,000 sleeve gastrectomy operation back in April
James reportedly hopes to ‘lose at least a stone every month between now and 2022’ and will enlist the help of close friend and fitness fanatic Mark.
Mark, 34, has told James ‘he can join him over the gym anytime he likes’.
A source told The Sun: ‘It’s a lot but he’s determined to do it because he is feeling so much healthier following his operation. He’s been getting a lot of support from Mark.’
Earlier this year, Arg took to Instagram to share a snap of himself wrapped in a towel while at a lido as he explained to fans how he’s taking care of himself after surgery.
He penned: ‘It is extremely important that I continue to take good care of myself not just physically but mentally as well, After such a big operation & life change!’
Keeping fit: Arg’s best pal Mark Wright has been using his sports background and fitness knowledge to help his friend James in bid to lose weight
GASTRIC SURGERY – WHAT IS IT?
Gastric Bypass
A laparoscopic gastric bypass involves creating a small pouch in the stomach that restricts food intake and reduces nutrient absorption.
The pouch also limits food from coming into contact with the upper or lower intestine, further preventing absorption.
The operation involves five-to-six incisions in the abdomen.
Surgeons then staple the top portion of the stomach to separate it from the bottom, creating a pouch.
A small section of the small intestine is then attached to the pouch, allowing food to bypass to the lower stomach.
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve gastrectomy staples off a portion of the stomach and removes the excess – effectively turning it from a pouch into a sleeve.
As no part of the stomach is bypassed, nutrients are absorbed in the usual way.
However, the restrictions on the amount of food patients are able to eat means patients will still need to take supplements.
The results are excellent, achieving up to 70 percent excess weight loss, just shy of the standard set by the gastric bypass.
As well as weight loss, sleeve gastrectomy has also been proven to bring about remission of diabetes.
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