Juan Pedro Franco, 32, was once the world's most obese man at 595 kilos.
32-year-old Juan Pedro Franco, the world's most obese man, is set to undergo gastric bypass surgery at Mexico hospital on May 9, 2017.
Xinhua news agency reported that Franco, who once weighed 595 kilos, has been on a three-month diet to prepare for the operation, since he has to lose about 175 kilos at a special weight-loss clinic so as to make himself a suitable candidate.
"He has lost nearly 30% of his initial weight, so he is ready to undergo (the) bariatric surgery," doctor, Jose Antonio Castaneda Cruz, said in a report by Grupo Formula.
Franco first came in the news in November when he was admitted to the clinic after making the trip via a specially-adapted van to the western city of Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Franco's obesity and related conditions, including diabetes, had made the operation impossible at that time, Dr. Castaneda said.
Franco, a native of Aguascalientes in Mexico, contacted the clinic after coming across one of their online ads. Before that, he had spent the past six years lying in bed due to his massive weight.
Although Franco might suffer complications despite his weight loss, Dr. Castaneda is positive, and believes they are "on the right path".
The initial gastric bypass aims to reduce his current weight by 50%, after which a second operation will be needed, said Castaneda at a press conference with local media.
At the same press conference, in regards to his upcoming surgery, Franco spoke about others who were trapped in their homes like him. "Some have passed away perhaps from sadness, or because they don't dare (to) ask for help." He urged those who suffered from obesity "to raise their voice and ask for help since it is possible".
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