Fat Doctor

Bariatric surgeon Dr. Shaw Somers assists morbidly obese patients Avril and Ian in their journeys toward weight loss.

Two patients have struggled with their weight since childhood. Helen is determined to lose half her weight, to make the simple things in life possible again. Sean had weight loss surgery just 9 months ago and has lost a staggering 14 stone.

Dr. Shaw Somers assists Susan and Ian in their battle against morbid obesity

Obesity increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and for some, it can reduce fertility, and stand in the way of ever having children. This week, meet two patients who want children but must conquer their weight problem first. Jo wants to create a unique record of her journey towards a different body and greater fertility. And David, a 42 stone man finds the simplest tasks difficult has now become a dad.

Dr. Shaw Somers assists Peter and Chris in their battle against morbid obesity

Dr. Shaw Somers assists Vanessa and Ben in their battle against morbid obesity

Dr. Shaw Somers assists Mary-Emma and Julie in their battle against morbid obesity

On this episode: two couples whose lives have been blighted by chronic immobility. Tina is overweight, and suffers from severe arthritis, she even struggles to walk to the operating theatre. "This time next year, I could be in a wheelchair. For good." And Caroline, whose obesity has been compounded by a giant hernia. She's desperate to move again, like a normal person.

Dr. Shaw Somers assists Ian and Irene in their battle against morbid obesity

Dr. Shaw Somers assists Margaret and Luke in their battle against morbid obesity