Eman all smiles as first stage of treatment is complete
abu dhabi — Eman AbdulAti, who was brought in to Burjeel Hospital in April when she was believed to be the world’s heaviest woman, has had her first stage of treatment successfully completed.
Dr Yassin Elshahat, chief medical officer, Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, issued a statement on Saturday afternoon about the progression in the health condition of Eman.
“With God’s grace, the first stage of treatment which was adopted by the treating team — and which was expected to take three months — has been accomplished in one-and-a-half months.
“This is mainly due to the close follow-up of Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, who made everything available to ensure the success of managing Eman, and due to the huge efforts of the treating team,” he said.
He noted that by the end of the first stage, Eman is able to use both hands to feed and take her medications, and is able to sit independently. He added that her bedsores are almost healed. “The Nasogastric tube was removed after doing all the necessary tests to allow her to taste all types of foods and to take her medication by mouth,” said Dr Elshahat.
He said that her voice has become clearer and she is able to speak full sentences.
“Her mood is significantly improved and she is communicating better with her social surroundings. She is following television
The first stage of treatment which was adopted by the treating team — and which was expected to take three months — has been accomplished in oneand-a-half months.” Dr Yassin Elshahat, chief medical officer, Burjeel Hospital
programmes and can manipulate the remote control.”
The second stage of planned treatment will begin one week after Eid Al Fitr, which will include the same steps as the first stage, as well as multiple steps of surgery to reduce the weight, including liposuction and plastic surgery.
“Eman is presenting her Eid Mubarak greetings to the world and to the people who helped her through her treatment journey since she came to Abu Dhabi from India, especially the government of Abu Dhabi, Dr Shamsheer Vayalil and the staff at Burjeel Hospital,” added Dr Elshahat.
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