Bariatric surgeryGermany6 min read
Did Fat Comedy have weight-loss surgery? Yes, and he explained it himself
In November 2022 the German online entertainer known as Fat Comedy uploaded a video to his newly started YouTube channel and, for the first time, explained in detail how he had gone from roughly 250 kilograms to around 100. Central to that change was a gastric sleeve operation he had in Berlin in April 2021. Here is exactly what he said, where it was reported, and what the operation involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Fat Comedy said he had a gastric sleeve in Berlin in April 2021
- He described a complication: internal bleeding, re-operated within 2 days
- Lost about 150 kg in total, from roughly 250 kg to around 100 kg
- Gastric sleeve at City Medical Centre: $3,600 (down from $4,800)
Key facts about the procedure
- Back to work2–4 weeks
- Stay in clinic1–5 days
- Final result18–24 months
- Price
$4,800from $3,600
I had gastric sleeve surgery in Berlin in April of last year. There were some complications, but thank God I'm doing well again now.
What did Fat Comedy say about his operation?
According to Raptastisch, which reported his YouTube video on 10 November 2022, he answered the question fans kept asking him: “Ich kriege oft die Frage gestellt: Wie hast du so viel Gewicht verloren? Wie ist es möglich, so viel Gewicht zu verlieren? Ich hatte im April letzten Jahres eine Magenverkleinerung in Berlin. Da gab es zwar ein paar Komplikationen, aber Gott sei Dank, mir geht es jetzt mittlerweile wieder gut” (“I'm often asked: how did you lose so much weight?
How is it possible to lose that much? I had gastric sleeve surgery in Berlin in April of last year. There were some complications, but thank God I'm doing well again now”). Since the video was published in November 2022, “last year” places the operation in April 2021.
He went on to describe what happened: “Und zwar bin ich nach der Operation vom Krankenbett gefallen, in der Nacht. (…) Der Arzt hatte gesehen, dass ich innere Blutungen hatte, dann wurd ich direkt nochmal operiert. Also ich wurde zwei Mal in 2 Tagen operiert” (“I fell out of my hospital bed at night after the operation. The doctor saw that I had internal bleeding, so I was operated on again straight away. So I was operated on twice in two days”), adding that today, health-wise, he is doing well. He also said he now boxes and lifts weights and recently had his first boxing match.
That is all this article relies on. Fat Comedy did not name a clinic, a surgeon or which bariatric technique was used beyond calling it a “Magenverkleinerung” (stomach reduction), so this article does not guess at further detail. Where the text below explains methods and recovery, it describes bariatric surgery in general, not his treatment.
Why his openness matters
Fat Comedy did not just announce a result; he described a real complication, being re-operated on within two days of the first surgery, instead of only showing the outcome. That kind of honesty is unusual in before-and-after weight-loss stories, which tend to skip the hard parts.
Talking about a setback alongside the result gives a more complete picture: bariatric surgery is a real operation with real risks, not a shortcut, and recovering from it is part of the story too. This article does not comment on his appearance; the point is simply that he chose to explain the process plainly, complications included.
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How a gastric sleeve works today
A sleeve gastrectomy is performed laparoscopically, through several small punctures. The surgeon removes a large part of the stomach, leaving a narrow tube-shaped “sleeve”, so the stomach holds much less food and people feel full sooner. It is one of several bariatric operations used today:
What changes
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Most of the stomach is removed
- Gastric bypass
- A small stomach pouch is connected to the small intestine
Typical patient
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- BMI of about 35–45
- Gastric bypass
- BMI over 45–50, often with type 2 diabetes
Average loss of excess weight
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- 60–70%
- Gastric bypass
- 75–85%
Price at City Medical Centre
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- $3,600
- Gastric bypass
- $4,000
Complications such as the internal bleeding Fat Comedy described can happen with any major abdominal surgery; they are one reason bariatric patients are monitored closely in hospital in the days right after the operation, not sent home the same day.
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
Bariatric surgery is usually considered when the body mass index (BMI) is above 40, or above 35 together with serious weight-related conditions. Before surgery, patients typically go through:
- blood and urine tests, a glucose (HbA1c) test and a coagulation panel;
- consultations with specialists such as an endocrinologist, a cardiologist and a psychiatrist;
- two to four weeks eating fewer fast carbohydrates and fats beforehand;
- stopping smoking at least a month before the operation.
What recovery looks like
In the first hours after surgery, patients are usually helped to sit up, stand and drink small amounts of fluid. The hospital stay is typically one to five days, depending on how the operation goes and whether there are complications, such as the one Fat Comedy described. The diet then moves in stages, from liquids to soft food to normal food, over one to two months.
Office work is usually possible after two to four weeks; physical work after about one and a half months. On average, patients lose around 10% of their excess weight per month in the first year, and the final result is judged after one and a half to two years, once eating habits have stabilised.
How recovery after a gastric sleeve usually goes
- First hoursPatients are helped to sit up, stand and drink fluids in small sips.
- Days 1–5Observation in hospital; longer if complications occur, as with Fat Comedy.
- Weeks 2–4Return to office work; the diet starts moving from liquids toward soft food.
- About 6 weeksPhysical work can usually resume.
- Months 1–12On average about 10% of excess weight is lost per month.
- 1.5–2 yearsThe final result is assessed, once eating habits are stable.
Bariatric surgery at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass and SADI-S for international patients, all laparoscopically. The first consultation with the surgeon is free and can be held online; the surgeon reviews your weight history and health, recommends the suitable operation and names the price, which is then fixed in the contract. A sleeve gastrectomy currently costs $3,600, discounted from $4,800, and a gastric bypass $4,000.
Planning the procedure from your city? Read more: Obesity Surgery in Singapore, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery in Benoni and Gastric Sleeve and Bypass in Harare.
The team monitors patients closely in hospital after surgery and follows up during the first year. More details are on the bariatric surgery page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Fat Comedy or his treatment. His story is simply a well-known example of someone who talked openly, including about a complication, after weight-loss surgery.
Frequently asked questions
What operation did Fat Comedy have?
He said on YouTube that he had a gastric sleeve ("Magenverkleinerung") in Berlin in April 2021, as part of losing about 150 kilograms in total.
Did Fat Comedy have complications?
Yes. He said he fell out of his hospital bed at night after the operation, the doctor found internal bleeding, and he was operated on again within two days. He said he has since recovered fully.
How much weight did Fat Comedy lose?
He is reported to have gone from around 250 kilograms to about 100 kilograms, combining the operation with an active lifestyle that now includes boxing and strength training.
How much does a gastric sleeve cost at City Medical Centre?
A gastric sleeve currently costs $3,600, discounted from $4,800, and a gastric bypass $4,000. The final price is confirmed after a free consultation.
How long does recovery from a gastric sleeve take?
Most patients stay in hospital one to five days, return to office work after two to four weeks, and the final result is judged after one and a half to two years.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Raptastisch, 10 November 2022
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