Updated: 19 Apr 2021, 9:16
FORMER Towie star James Argent was pictured leaving hospital following his life-saving gastric surgery.
The 33-year-old shocked fans when he ballooned to nearly 27st during lockdown, admitting he swapped a drink and drug addiction for junk food when Covid closed gyms and pools.
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James 'Arg' Argent pictured leaving hospital after his gastric surgeryCredit: Roland Leon / The Sun
The TV star then vowed last year to go under the knife for the weight loss procedure in a bid to save his life.
And now Arg was spotted looking happy and healthy as he exited Burcot Hall Hospital, part of the Transform Hospital Group, outside Birmingham in a black tracksuit following his surgery.