Fat Doctor

Rachel, Ana and Matthew (1x4)

Air date: Mar 24, 2007

Rachel Barrass is only 23 years old and already weighs over 25 stone. She has endured a lifetime of abuse and bullying because of her size – but despite her desperate efforts, she can’t lose weight. Can an operation help give her the figure she dreams of? 34-year-old Ana Pita visits Shaw Somers’ clinic for her pre-operative assessment. But Shaw is alarmed when he sees how much weight Ana has put on since her last appointment… and has some shocking news for her And we meet the 48 stone father who had only months to live before his weight loss surgery.