James ‘Arg’ Argent reveals his wounds after having half his stomach removed in life-saving gastric operation. FORMER Towie regular James Argent has had gastric surgery to help him lose 11st and save his life – though he feared he might not even survive the op.
When did Arg relapse?
The TV star spent three months in a facility in Thailand over the festive season in 2016 in a bid to curb his addiction and revealed he checked himself in to a programme in order to get the ‘ongoing support’ he needed. In August 2019, Arg returned to rehab following a split from Gemma in a bid to tackle his demons.
What is args real name?
James Argent
| James Argent | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 December 1987 Waltham Forest, London England |
| Education | Trinity Catholic High School |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2010–present |
How did Arg lose weight?
The Towie star, 33, who is also known as Arg, had been warned he must lose weight after reaching 27 stone at his heaviest, and has slimmed down with the help of a gastric sleeve as well as changing his diet and exercising.
What school did James Argent go to?
Trinity Catholic High School
James Argent/Education
Who are James Argent parents?
Martin Argent
Patricia Argent
James Argent/Parents
Why is Arg from TOWIE in rehab?
Arg previously checked into The Priory in 2014 after being suspended from TOWIE after being found with traces of cocaine. He then went into a Thai rehab facility in 2017 for his own mental and physical well being.
Did Arg cheat Lydia?
Lydia joined the first series of The Only Way Is Essex in 2010 as Arg’s ex-girlfriend, after he cheated on her with a mystery woman in Marbella. Although she chose to forgive Arg, 31, and they became a couple, he continued to cheat on her.
How much weight has Arg lost now?
He has lost a staggering eight stone since the surgery, by keeping up his diet and exercise regime. Doctors had previously ordered James to ‘lose weight or die’ after he weighed in at 27 stone. James penned on Instagram earlier this year: ‘Back on solid foods.
Why did Arg gain weight?
As well as lack of exercise, Arg’s weight gain is down to replacing drink and drugs with fast food. Last year, he admitted to The Sun he was a cocaine addict after taking the drug for seven years and suffering two near-fatal overdoses, with ex Gemma Collins calling an ambulance over fears he would die.
What nationality is James Argent?
British
James Argent/Nationality
Has James Argent passed his driving test?
James ‘Arg’ Argent FINALLY passes driving THEORY test after 11 attempts in 13 years. The TOWIE star has passed his driving theory test after a whopping 11 attempts over the last 13 years. Proud of his achievement, he took to Instagram to show off his results.
Why is ARG from TOWIE in rehab?
Arg previously checked into The Priory in 2014 after being suspended from TOWIE after being found with traces of cocaine. He then went into a Thai rehab facility in 2017 for his own mental and physical well being.
Why was James Argent suspended from TOWIE?
Arg previously checked into The Priory in 2014 after being suspended from TOWIE after being found with traces of cocaine. He then went into a Thai rehab facility in 2017 for his own mental and physical well being. Did James Argent take a break from TOWIE?
Are Arg and Gemma back together after Arg’s drug battles?
Arg’s drug battles recently resurfaced as Gemma, 40, spoke candidly to broadcaster Piers Morgan about the “love of my life” and impact of his addiction on their relationship. The Sun revealed last month that the pair are giving their romance another go after James completed a stint in rehab – and it appears he is progressing well.
What kind of surgery does Arg Arg need?
Arg, 33, is now agonising over which gastric surgery to have. He is torn between a bypass, which staples part of the stomach together to make it smaller, or a sleeve gastrectomy where a large section of the stomach is removed. He told The Sun: “I don’t want to die.