A transgender man says his "life-changing" top surgery in Turkey was cancelled after his "fatphobic" anaesthetist cancelled the procedure because of his weight.
Elliot Webster-Mockett, 34, came out as trans in 2021 and sought top surgery for a chest alteration to remove breast tissue to "boost (his) self-confidence".
Due to NHS wait times of up to eight years and steep private costs in the UK, Elliot discovered through Instagram that he could undergo the surgery in Turkey for about £6,000, including travel and accommodation.
After successfully crowdfunding £2,000 via GoFundMe, Elliot travelled to Turkey in December 2022 for the operation. However, he claims to have faced fatphobia from the anaesthetist and the agent who arranged the trip, leading to the surgery's cancellation. READ MORE: New XEC Covid variant: What we know about symptoms and booster vaccines as it spreads 'more easily' Standing at 5ft 6in (1.6m) and weighing 18 stone and one pound (115kg), Elliot had a BMI of 40.9, which is considered severely obese.