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Obese Man Gains Weight to Qualify For Surgery

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 06:08 AM PST

Fans of "The Simpsons" may recall the episode (circa mid-90's) when Homer decides to put on weight so he can go on disability.

Well, a man in the UK is attempting a similar feat to qualify for weight loss surgery.

Darin McCloud weighs 127kg (279 lbs), but local health authorities will only consider him for gastric bypass surgery if he weighs 133kg (292 lbs), and has a body mass index (BMI) of 45.

McCloud said he was eating � of a loaf of bread, 4 packets of French fries, and bacon rolls daily in an attempt to reach his goal weight.

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Link Time: Fat, Sick, Nearly Dead and Great Calorie Tools

Posted: 31 Jan 2011 02:00 AM PST

First this week, we wanted to tell you about an inspiring new documentary called "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead.

This award winning film follows Joe Cross around the USA during his 60 day green juice fast. He also enlists another morbidly obese truck driver to go on the diet with him.

If you love inspiring stories then you'll really like this new documentary. You can watch the trailer here and also find out when it will be showing in your city.

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