Almost ten years ago, the public was shocked by the story of a boy named Kirill Yatnov, whom many people called “the biggest boy in Russia”.. Even though at a tender age he was no different from other children, at the age of twelve he had already exceeded the formidable limit of 180 kilograms. Despite the hope that changes will occur over time, his battle with obesity is much more complicated than it initially seemed.
- As a twelve-year-old boy, Kirill weighed more than 180 kilograms.
- Extreme obesity has led to bullying, social isolation and food addiction.
- After participating in television, he changed his lifestyle, but the huge publicity led to the deterioration of his health.
The boy’s huge weight quickly led to serious problems in his personal life. Due to constant ridicule and insults, Kirill withdrew into himself, refused to go out, and found the only safe haven at home. He spent his free time in front of the computer, where he constantly ate. The parents tried to correct the situation, so they took their son to sumo wrestling courses. They hoped that he would meet people of a similar stature there, but they quickly realized how extremely demanding the training of this sport is.
People blamed his parents
Desperate parents therefore decided to reveal Kirill’s story to the public. In 2017, the schoolboy appeared on a popular talk show Let Them Talk (Let them say), where the moderator’s attention was focused on his rapid weight gain. At that time, viewers discussed who is responsible for his health condition – Kirill himself or his parents?
Much of the blame initially fell on the boy’s parents. Many people blamed them for failing to check his eating habits and not intervene sooner. However, Kirill defended them and claimed that his main problem was his relationship with food. He admitted that he simply cannot stop eating.
Fame brought him more trouble
After participating in the talk show, the boy’s mother significantly tightened control over his diet. Sweets and fast food have been replaced by healthy meals full of vegetables and fruits. Thanks to this, Kirill managed to lose weight to under 150 kilograms.
But the enormous media publicity harmed him and caused a new wave of bullying. At one point, his condition worsened so much that he reached the 200 kilogram mark as a teenager. Kirill eventually regretted his participation in the TV program and avoided any media attention for many years.
Currently, Kirill weighs around 175 kilograms. Although this is a slight improvement, obesity still remains a serious and pressing problem for him. A significant change occurred in family relations. His parents were divorced and largely withdrew from his everyday life. Despite this, the young man does not feel abandoned and claims that they are still in contact. “I don’t live with them. I made that decision myself, it’s easier for me. I live with my grandmother,” he said honestly.
Kirill, who today works as a policeman, recently appeared in the program again Let Them Talk. In it, host Dmitry Borisov suggested that he undergo a thorough medical examination and consider bariatric surgery – a modern obesity treatment that permanently reduces the volume of the stomach. The doctors noted that Kirill is currently in good health with no serious complications, which means that this procedure is realistically possible for him.
The first improvements could appear within a month, and significant weight loss is expected within six months. However, recovery is lengthy and requires strict discipline, proper nutrition, and constant medical supervision. Kirill must now lose a certain number of kilograms to minimize the risks associated with the procedure. In front of the cameras, he promised to return to the show to share his progress with viewers and compare his appearance and weight before and after this important step.
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