From 882 lbs to a miraculous transformation. How he survived and changed his life

The struggle with excessive weight is indeed a rigorous endeavor. This becomes even more daunting when the extra pounds are significantly high. Casey King, an American, rose to this tough challenge and embraced a life-altering decision. Today, he has totally transformed and is unrecognizable.

Health practitioners, especially doctors and dietitians, have been vocal about the dangers posed to health and life by extreme obesity. Owing to the scale of the issue, it has turned into a real epidemic in developed countries. Battling with one's body and mind isn't as straightforward as it seems, and the apparent solution of "eating less" may not yield instant results. Tremendous willpower and discipline are necessary. Casey King, a participant in the US show "Family by the Ton", managed to triumph in this struggle against obesity.

When he participated in the show, Casey weighed a whopping 844 pounds and was insistent that he would eat until he died. His humongous size hampered his everyday tasks. Challenges were not just limited to finding the right clothing but also involved basic tasks like walking, standing up, or bathing. He combatted obesity from an early age and as years rolled by, his unhealthy dietary habits exacerbated. He quit his job and was forced out of his mother's house. Eventually, his father took mercy on him and welcomed him into his own home.

The only two things that mattered in his life were food and computer games. The former turned into an unhealthy obsession and addiction. His substantial weight issue had escalated to the point where Casey was unable to use the toilet on his own. He would spend time naked as he couldn't find clothing to fit him.

"I was never satiated and always craved more. The only thing that brought me joy was eating", Casey confessed in an interview with "The Sun".

When he got trapped in the shower struggling for almost 11 hours waiting for help, it served as a wake-up call. This was the moment he decided to alter his path and fight not just for a better physique, but more importantly for health and wellness.

He began to gradually decrease his calorie intake, incorporating physical exercise into his routine. Accompanying these changes, he also underwent bariatric surgery, a process focused on stomach size reduction. A few years later, he successfully shed 552 pounds, an absolutely stunning transformation.

At present, Casey now weighs a comparatively healthier 260 pounds and is rejoicing in life again. It's worth noting that the extra weight includes skin that hangs from his abdomen following such a dramatic weight loss. He is considering the possibility of undergoing abdominal plastic surgery in the future.