Corey Elliott Shares: Dad Is Stunned When His Weight Balloons, All Because Of A Fat Tumor Under His Chin

Monday 14 November 2016

Dad Is Stunned When His Weight Balloons, All Because Of A Fat Tumor Under His Chin

When he was in his twenties,Stefan Zoleiknoticed his jaw was getting bigger… and it wouldn’t stop growing.

In 2004, he was diagnosed with Madelung disease, a metabolism disorder that caused fat tumors to grow on his face.

One of the tumors grew directly underneath his chin and spanned from ear-to-ear. At nearly 15 pounds, themass became so heavy that Stefan could barely move his head. In fact, he had to quit his job as a car mechanic because it was too uncomfortable to work.

Not only did Stefan feel the physical effects of the tumor, but it took an emotional toll. People were constantly pointing and staring at his face.

Despite his unusual appearance, Stefan got married and had two children. With a wife and kids to depend on, Stefan began isolating himself as hewas too ashamed to be out in public.

In 2014, Stefan finally got the medical treatment he needed; doctors finally agreed to operate on him.Surgeon Igor Homola spent five hours cutting away the tumor at the University Hospital in the northern Slovakia.

Now at47 years old, the surgery has drastically changed Stefan’s everyday life andhis appearance.

In the end, Stefan realized it was hisfamily who provided him with the faith and support he needed, both before and after surgery.

Finally, the husband and fatheris no longer ashamed of showing his face.

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