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A man once labelled the world's fattest has lost five stone (31kg) in the past year and says he is on his way to a "normal life".
Paul Mason, 51, weighed 70 stone (444kg) three years ago and was confined to the bed of his bungalow in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Now, two years after gastric bypass surgery, Mr Mason has started his own jewellery business and is working towards a life where he can learn to drive, go on holiday and find someone to settle down with.
"I've always been interested in the jewellery," he said.
"Eventually, when I'm a lot more mobile and don't need the wheelchair, I will have a proper work shed and a kiln and will melt down scrap silver - and make my own custom-made silver."
He hopes to sell the work online and at a stall in Ipswich town centre.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-19742362
Paul Mason, 51, weighed 70 stone (444kg) three years ago and was confined to the bed of his bungalow in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Now, two years after gastric bypass surgery, Mr Mason has started his own jewellery business and is working towards a life where he can learn to drive, go on holiday and find someone to settle down with.
"I've always been interested in the jewellery," he said.
"Eventually, when I'm a lot more mobile and don't need the wheelchair, I will have a proper work shed and a kiln and will melt down scrap silver - and make my own custom-made silver."
He hopes to sell the work online and at a stall in Ipswich town centre.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-19742362
