Man who lost 24 stone faces paying £40k to go private for excess skin removal from op vi Watch Video

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✓ Published: 11-Apr-2024

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A man who lost a staggering 24 stone has told how he now faces paying £40k to have his excess skin removed because the NHS won't fund the op.<br/><br/>Wayne Shepherd, 41, had gastric sleeve surgery which helped him shed 24 stone - dropping from his heaviest at 35 stone (226.8kg) to 11 stone today (72.4kg).<br/><br/>The operation involves removing 80 per cent of the stomach to restrict the amount of food you can eat in one sitting.<br/><br/>However, after the operation Wayne was told he did not qualify to have his excess skin removed on the NHS. <br/><br/>Now he faces paying out £40k to go a private provider for the body contouring procedure on his arms, legs and chest.