(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-03-11 14:54

Manuel Uribe, the world's fattest man, according to the Guinness Book of Records, pictured in 2006, proudly announced in February he dropped 230 kilograms (570 pounds), nearly half his original weight in less time than doctors had expected. [Agencies]

At the time, the 42-year-old mechanic rode through the streets of his native San Nicolas de los Garza to enjoy the sun and wave to neighbors.

Uribe weighed more than 250 pounds as an adolescent, and he just kept growing.

Since the summer of 2002, Uribe has been bedridden, relying on his mother and friends to feed and clean him. He drew worldwide attention when he pleaded for help on national television in January 2006.

Uribe says despite the setback, he still hopes to go out with his girlfriend on June 11, when he will turn 43.

"We'll just have to plan it better," he said.

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