Wed, 15 March 2017
Amina and Atif live in Ashbourne in Co Meath, and have two children, Juwayriyah (7) and Waaris (5).
The family have had a very difficult journey over the last few years. Seven years ago, Atif was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a long-term condition that results in inflammation and ulcers of the colon and rectum. Two years ago he was in a coma as he got severe side effects from his medication and then suffered meningitis in his brain and spine. He ended up in the NRH in Dun Laoghaire and had to learn to walk again.
Atif is very reluctant to leave the house as he has been left with no bowel control and he has up to 20 bowel movement a day. This leaves him almost housebound. His wife Amina went through a very tough time when Atif was ill, and she was told he only had 5% chance of being able to walk again. She has felt very down, put on several stone over the last few years and has abandoned any plans of getting fit.
After being monitored, screened and assessed, the Ghazanfars receive the news about their health. Amina hears that she is in the bottom 5% in fitness levels for women of her age – and also that she is in the second stage of obesity as well as being iron deficient. Atif finds out that he is in the bottom 1% of fitness levels for men his age – and the experts explain how they hope to help them optimise their health for the long term future.
The family return home and prepare for a fresh start and attempt to stick to Daniel’s meal plan and Niall’s fitness regime. During the 8 weeks, they face their ‘Temptation Test’ - a new pizza restaurant opens in Ashbourne and a ‘member of staff’ turns up with a very tempting offer…
At the end of the 8 weeks, the family are re-tested – what difference will their change in lifestyle have made to their long term health?
Series 3 of Doctor In The House continues on TV3 and 3player on Wednesday 15th March at 8pm
