The fattest man on earth (9 photos)
Briton Paul Mason (weight 445 kg) took his title of the world's most obese man from the world famous Mexican Manuel Uribe.
At Paul Mason's former home, the front door was specially widened to allow the man to use a wheelchair. Now he has practically stopped appearing on the street
Near Mason's bed there are food trays, a water tank and even toilet paper (the man is not able to get to the toilet). Right there on the shelf is medical equipment used by Mason's many caregivers.
In 2007, Paul still weighed 285 kg and often walked in a wheelchair. Since then his weight has increased to 445 kg
Paul's food is delivered on a custom truck from a local grocery chain.
Paul consumes about 20,000 kcal per day, which is almost 10 more than the daily requirement of an adult man
When Paul Mason was admitted to the hospital three years ago and lost 125 kg on government food, the 45-year-old man was extremely upset by the result and told the amazed medical staff that now he could not become the fattest man in the world
Paul's main entertainment is the TV and games console installed directly above his bed.
Mason is due to undergo gastric surgery soon, but a transport problem is hampering him - at first they wanted to transport the man to the hospital by helicopter, but then they abandoned this idea in favor of a specially equipped truck
