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Weighed 238 kg, lost 70 – then underwent surgery to remove a massive "apron" of skin
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October 22, 2026

Weighed 238 kg, lost 70 – then underwent surgery to remove a massive "apron" of skin

The excess skin and fat that remained in the abdomen of Eitan, a 51-year-old man, sagged almost down to his ankles after the weight loss, forced him to stop working and eroded his mental state. At Hadassah, about ten hours of surgery were required with several teams operating simultaneously and a lift to remove the massive "abdominal apron". Dr. Dalit Amar Lisha: "We were afraid he would need intensive care, but he was in good condition and that is encouraging."

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