Mathew Harrington, a 31 year old American transplant, found himself on the floor of his apartment in China, unable to move. He screamed until his throat bled, and a neighbor finally came to his rescue. This wasn't even close to the beginning, or the end, of his story.

Back in states and determined to meet the weight loss requirements in order to have bariatric surgery, Mathew is fighting for his life, and he's kicking ass.

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