Weight loss, gastric sleeve, mental health and me
The BBC followed India, 28, before and after gastric sleeve surgery. …
New research for the BBC has highlighted the mental health anguish that thousands of people living with obesity feel everyday.
A survey by Ipsos Mori found that those who are severely overweight had the poorest mental health and felt shame, embarrassment and despair when they look in the mirror.
Watch 28-year-old India on her weight loss and mental health journey, as the BBC followed her over five months.
Correspondent – Jeremy Cooke
Camera/ Edit – Steve Fildes
Producer – Claire Kendall
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this video, BBC Action Line is a good place to start looking for help.
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