Former TOWIE star James Argent looks "unrecognisable" after undergoing a tummy tuck having lost a staggering 13 stone.
The singer, known as "Arg", went from 27 stone to 14 stone following gastric sleeve surgery in 2021. But while the 35-year-old was proud of his weight loss, the excess skin around his stomach left him feeling self-conscious.
However, after a tummy tuck last month, James appears to feel better in his own skin.
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In a candid update shared with his 852,000 Instagram followers, James said the last year has been "incredible and life-changing".
He said the combination of the weight loss surgery and "significant lifestyle changes" means he is in "the best form of my life – both physically and mentally." James said his tummy tuck operation "went smoothly", before thanking "fantastic" doctors and nurses.
James added: "I’m still wearing my compression top but I’m healing well and can’t wait to see the final results. My journey to get to this place has taken years but I’m excited to see what the future holds and I can honestly say I have never felt as confident or more at peace with the man looking back at me in the mirror."
Fans rushed to wish James well. Taking to the comments section Cath said: "Honestly didn't recognise you. You really have 'transformed'!"
Victoria said: "Wow, just wow. You look like a different person, but more importantly you seem so happy", while Heather said: "Well done Arg, I'm sure your openness about both surgeries will be such a help to others in the same position".
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