“Help us communicate his problem.” .. A simple and simple tweet has ignited during the past hours a wide interaction on the communication sites, especially Twitter, and sympathy for a young Saudi man who suffers from obesityIt weighs up to 200 kilograms.
This response did its job, and provided him with immediate treatment.
The story began when activists circulated a tweet calling for a treatment for the 20-year-old young Hamed, to top the hashtag #Hamed_treatment, within a few hours, on the accounts of Saudi tweeters.
Young Hamed, 20 years old, a Saudi orphan, mother and father
working as a security guardHe is obese
Help us communicate his problem, perhaps to those who can treat it.#hamed_treatment pic.twitter.com/VR8YUPSt5c
– At work (@PASSIONED2030) May 22, 2022
While many doctors responded to the tweet, including obesity surgery consultant Dr. Ayed Al-Qahtani, who asked to communicate with him.
While tourism companies have covered the transportation expenses and medical trips, especially that he resides in the Jazan region and is an orphan of the father and the mother.
A number of celebrities and philanthropists also interacted, announcing their donation of a number of sums of money.
God bless you Hamed at Al-Mousa Specialized Hospital in Al-Ahsa
Your treatment, God willing, is in the Bariatric Surgery Center under the supervision of the Bariatric Surgery Consultant, Dr. Hamed Al-WadaniSend us your contact number and tell us regarding your treatment
— Almoosa Specialist Hospital (@almoosahospital) May 22, 2022
For his part, the young man stated that he tried to lose weight several times, but failed in all his attempts, indicating that he is now suffering from sleep problems, in addition to the inability to walk properly, because the weight gain affected his right foot.
He expressed his thanks to the doctors who helped him, as well as to all those who interacted with his story and contributed to his treatment while covering travel expenses.
