Episode 16 - Extraordinary People - The Worlds Heaviest Man Gets MarriedRuntime - 45min
When he first came to the attention of the media, 43-year-old Manuel Uribe was a desperate man. Weighing over half a ton, the monumental Mexican had been confined to his bed for some years and was severely depressed. In the depths of despair, Manuel turned to a local journalist and appealed to the world for help. Floods of offers came in from surgeons and dieticians, and Manuel was soon on a strict regime of exercise and dieting. Two years later, Manuel had lost a massive 180kg. Perhaps more remarkable than his weight loss, however, is the fact that he had managed to find love.
Manuel met his fiancée, Claudia, four years ago. What is most surprising about Claudia’s decision to marry Manuel is the fact that she has been in this position before. Her first husband weighed 220kg and dropped dead just six years ago as a direct result of his bulk.
With the media circus in regular attendance at Manuel’s house, the quiet wedding ceremony he and Claudia had planned is no longer an option. Manuel’s huge size also means that his marriage will be somewhat unconventional. Still unable to walk, Manuel will travel to the venue and exchange vows without leaving the relative comfort of his reinforced bed
Manuel met his fiancée, Claudia, four years ago. What is most surprising about Claudia’s decision to marry Manuel is the fact that she has been in this position before. Her first husband weighed 220kg and dropped dead just six years ago as a direct result of his bulk.
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With the media circus in regular attendance at Manuel’s house, the quiet wedding ceremony he and Claudia had planned is no longer an option. Manuel’s huge size also means that his marriage will be somewhat unconventional. Still unable to walk, Manuel will travel to the venue and exchange vows without leaving the relative comfort of his reinforced bed
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MONTERREY, Mexico--Manuel Uribe, who once weighed 1,235 punds, has lost more than 500 pounds, thanks to an international team of doctors led by Dr. Barry Sears, creator of the Zone Diet. setting a new world record for the most weight lost.
He weighed 717 pounds (324 kg) in May after losing 518 pounds (235 kg) since March 2006 on a diet of grapefruits, egg-white omelets, fish, chicken and vegetables. Uribe has also added a new goal to his weight-loss plans – he wants to be able to stand up for his wedding in the coming year.
His wish is simple – to be able to stand on his own when he marries girlfriend Claudia Solis. He said: “It frustrates me a little, because it is not easy to get out. We are in love, and this year my birthday wish is to be able to stand when we get married,”
Its been four years since the couple met four years ago and now they have been together for the last two years.
“We are a couple. We have sex, and in the eyes of God we are already married,” said Uribe. In fact, his ladylove, Solis said that life with a big man was not a cakewalk all through. “I bathe him every day, and we get along very well. At times, yes, people say things … that it’s a fake relationship, but what we have is real,” she said.
Claudia said her family initially opposed the match because Claudia's first husband, who was also obese, died of respiratory failure. "They were worried about me being involved with another fat man, because they thought another husband would die on me," she said.
Uribe spent the 1990s eating pizzas and burgers in the United States where he worked as a computer repairman. Addicted to junk food, he eventually tipped the scales at 1,235 pounds (560 kg) back in Mexico, bingeing on greasy tacos.
His bulk made him the world's heaviest man.
A former auto parts dealer who has been confined to his steel-reinforced bed for more than six years, Uribe blames his condition on too much junk food and a botched liposuction that damaged his lymph nodes and left him with 200-pound tumors on his legs.
Uribe is still unable to move his swollen legs and his dream is to walk again and visit the mountainous countryside around Monterrey.
Until then, Uribe wants to share his story with others in the hope it will serve as a warning about diet, junk food and the need for moderation in all things.
About two years ago, a team of doctors stepped in to help Manuel change his eating habits and tackle his extreme obesity. Today he says he eats small portions of food five times a day, including chicken, ham, egg-white omelettes, fruit and vegetables. While sitting in bed, he exercises his arms with pull-ups and by pedalling with his hands.
Hoping his struggle will inspire others, Manuel plans to launch the Manuel Uribe Foundation this year to educate people about nutrition and how to combat obesity.
MONTERREY, Mexico--Manuel Uribe, who once weighed 1,235 punds, has lost more than 500 pounds, thanks to an international team of doctors led by Dr. Barry Sears, creator of the Zone Diet. setting a new world record for the most weight lost.He weighed 717 pounds (324 kg) in May after losing 518 pounds (235 kg) since March 2006 on a diet of grapefruits, egg-white omelets, fish, chicken and vegetables. Uribe has also added a new goal to his weight-loss plans – he wants to be able to stand up for his wedding in the coming year.
His wish is simple – to be able to stand on his own when he marries girlfriend Claudia Solis. He said: “It frustrates me a little, because it is not easy to get out. We are in love, and this year my birthday wish is to be able to stand when we get married,”Its been four years since the couple met four years ago and now they have been together for the last two years.
“We are a couple. We have sex, and in the eyes of God we are already married,” said Uribe. In fact, his ladylove, Solis said that life with a big man was not a cakewalk all through. “I bathe him every day, and we get along very well. At times, yes, people say things … that it’s a fake relationship, but what we have is real,” she said.
Claudia said her family initially opposed the match because Claudia's first husband, who was also obese, died of respiratory failure. "They were worried about me being involved with another fat man, because they thought another husband would die on me," she said.Uribe spent the 1990s eating pizzas and burgers in the United States where he worked as a computer repairman. Addicted to junk food, he eventually tipped the scales at 1,235 pounds (560 kg) back in Mexico, bingeing on greasy tacos.
His bulk made him the world's heaviest man.
A former auto parts dealer who has been confined to his steel-reinforced bed for more than six years, Uribe blames his condition on too much junk food and a botched liposuction that damaged his lymph nodes and left him with 200-pound tumors on his legs.Uribe is still unable to move his swollen legs and his dream is to walk again and visit the mountainous countryside around Monterrey.
Until then, Uribe wants to share his story with others in the hope it will serve as a warning about diet, junk food and the need for moderation in all things.About two years ago, a team of doctors stepped in to help Manuel change his eating habits and tackle his extreme obesity. Today he says he eats small portions of food five times a day, including chicken, ham, egg-white omelettes, fruit and vegetables. While sitting in bed, he exercises his arms with pull-ups and by pedalling with his hands.
Hoping his struggle will inspire others, Manuel plans to launch the Manuel Uribe Foundation this year to educate people about nutrition and how to combat obesity.
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