Enjoy a "thin" Mother's Day! Mother and son lost 59 kg to find health

Mother's Day is approaching and many mothers and children will enjoy a big meal together. For Huiling and Guanting, they have already enjoyed the gift of "thinness" for Mother's Day through weight loss surgery. They have returned to their normal weight and regained their health from being fat in the eyes of others.

The Weight Management Center of Peking University Health Science Center held a press conference to present its results. On the left are Huiling and her son who lost 59 kilograms together. In the middle is Wang Wei, the director of the Weight Management Center. On the right are Xiaoyu, the mother who successfully lost weight, and her baby son. (Photo provided by Peking University Hospital)

The Weight Management Center of Taipei Medical University Hospital held a results presentation today. Hui Ling, 55, who works in the import and export industry, said that her weight continued to increase after middle age, soaring to 85 kilograms. High blood pressure and diabetes also followed. Doctors have repeatedly advised her to control her weight so that the disease can be improved and treated, but due to many work and social engagements and inability to control her diet, all the various weight loss methods she tried were ineffective.

Later, through the introduction of relatives and friends, Hui Ling went to the Weight Management Center of Peking University Health Science Center for diagnosis and treatment. After evaluation, the doctor recommended that Hui Ling undergo weight loss surgery. After 1 year and 9 months, her weight dropped to 66 kg, and her hypertension and diabetes also improved. In addition, after the operation, Huiling developed a habit of chewing slowly, so not only did she lose weight, but the change in eating habits made her healthier.

Because of the benefits gained from weight loss, Huiling encouraged her son Guanting, nicknamed "Gorilla", to undergo weight loss treatment. Before the operation, Guanting was 191 cm tall and weighed 150 kg. After the operation, he lost a total of 40 kg in 10 months. He laughed and said that he was no longer a gorilla and wanted to be a sunny and handsome man.

Another mother, Xiao Yu, is 164 cm tall and weighed up to 130 kg. Her menstruation became irregular or even stopped due to her obesity, which resulted in her inability to get pregnant after many years of marriage. Her obstetrician and gynecologist advised her to lose weight, otherwise the chance of pregnancy would be very low. After being evaluated by a professional team at the Weight Management Center, she underwent weight loss surgery. One year after the surgery, she lost 42 kilograms, which allowed her to successfully become pregnant and give birth to a lovely son. She is currently pregnant with her second child.

Wang Wei from the Weight Management Center of Peking University Health Science Center said that being overweight can affect health and pregnancy, and people should still control their weight appropriately. Weight loss surgery is only one of the methods. Whether it is gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass surgery, the long-term result in 5 years can reduce about 60% of excess weight. More importantly, a complete evaluation must be conducted before the operation, and changes in eating habits must be made after the operation in order to enjoy weight loss with peace of mind.