James Packer strolls through UCLA campus ‘with a medical device under his shirt’ amid weight loss surgery rumours – following the collapse of his casino empire’s takeover deal
James Packer has sparked rumours he’s undergone more weight loss surgery after taking a stroll in Los Angeles wearing what appears to be a medical device.
A thin tube was visible underneath the businessman’s blue polo shirt as he walked through the grounds of UCLA with his personal trainer in tow.
The Australian billionaire underwent lap band surgery in 2011 and UCLA has a world-renowned obesity treatment centre, but it’s unclear if James is a patient there.
More surgery? James Packer has sparked rumours he’s undergone more weight loss surgery after taking a stroll in LA with what appears to be a medical device under his shirt
The U.S. university specialises in weight loss techniques for those who have already undergone bariatric surgery.
Packer lost 35kg in 2011 after undergoing his first procedure, which involved fitting an adjustable band to the top of his stomach.
Speaking of the operation, he told News.com.au at the time: ‘I used to eat a big portion, and the message used to go from my stomach to my brain: “I’m hungry”.’
Stretching his legs: A thin tube was visible underneath the businessman’s blue polo shirt as he walked through the grounds of UCLA with his personal trainer in tow
Surgical past: The Australian billionaire underwent lap band surgery in 2011 and UCLA has a world-renowned obesity treatment centre, but it’s unclear if James is a patient there
‘Now, my stomach sends messages to my brain saying the whole time: “I’m full”. How good’s that?’ he added.
But by the end of 2016, following his messy break-up with pop star fiancée Mariah Carey, James tipped the scales at 130kg.
The UCLA sighting comes amid business struggles for the casino mogul.
Experts: The U.S. university specialises in weight loss techniques for those who have already undergone bariatric surgery
Looking back: James previously said of his first weight loss surgery in 2011, ‘I used to eat a big portion, and the message used to go from my stomach to my brain: “I’m hungry”‘
Weight struggles: James tipped the scales at 130kg by the end of 2016 after calling off his engagement to pop star Mariah Care. Pictured together on May 14, 2016 in New York City
Last month, American casino giant Wynn Resorts abruptly ended talks about taking over Packer’s Crown group.
Crown’s value has fallen 20 per cent since mid-2018 as profits have fallen short of expectations.
The gaming company owns casinos in Melbourne, Perth and London and will soon open another in Sydney.
Unclear future: The sighting comes amid business struggles for James, following the collapse of a takeover deal for his Crown casino empire. Pictured: Crown’s latest Sydney development