Katie Price is devastated by her son Harvey’s weight increase, fearing the health risks it poses to his life

 Katie Price has expressed her deep concerns about the growing health risks facing her son, Harvey, due to his increasing weight. The reality star, 46, shared her heartbreak with followers on Snapchat, explaining how her eldest son’s weight has escalated to dangerous levels. Harvey, who suffers from a range of medical conditions including blindness, autism, septo-optic dysplasia, and Prader-Willi syndrome, faces additional challenges because of his obesity.

In a heartfelt video, Katie said, “I’m so heartbroken and gutted that his weight is just going up,” referencing her son, who currently weighs 188kg—just a few kilograms shy of 30 stone. The emotional mother revealed she had Googled Harvey’s weight in stones and was horrified by the findings. She mentioned waiting for medical advice from doctors regarding a weight loss plan for Harvey, specifically involving Mounjaro, a medication known for its weight-loss benefits and used by some Hollywood figures alongside other treatments like Ozempic.

Katie explained how painful it was to watch Harvey struggle with his multiple conditions, adding, “It’s so sad his quality of life at the moment where he’s so big, he just can’t really do much.” She further emphasised the severity of the situation, saying Harvey was at high risk of experiencing serious health issues, including a heart attack. She described how he struggles with basic activities like putting on his shoes or walking anywhere, which are made even more difficult due to his condition.

Her emotional plea highlighted the daily struggles they face, but also her unwavering determination to help her son through these challenges. “It’s just another thing I have to deal with because he’s at high risk of having a heart attack, he struggles to put his trainers on or struggles to walk anywhere but I love him and I’m going to help him through this.” Katie went on to lament the sadness of seeing Harvey endure these difficulties, stating, “Obesity and his condition is sad, it’s sad to see someone go through it and he doesn’t understand.”

Katie’s candid update about her son’s health struggles offers a glimpse into the emotional toll this situation is taking on her as a mother. Despite the heartbreaking reality of Harvey’s condition, Katie is committed to supporting him every step of the way. Harvey’s biological father, former footballer Dwight Yorke, has had a strained relationship with him and Katie, denying paternity until a DNA test confirmed his role as Harvey’s father. Since then, Dwight Yorke has largely been absent from Harvey’s life.

Katie’s decision to turn to social media to share her struggles with fans underscores her commitment to raising awareness about the complexities of caring for a child with multiple health conditions, and the unique difficulties that come with managing obesity in such circumstances. While Mounjaro offers hope for helping Harvey lose weight, it remains to be seen how this journey will unfold.

Katie’s candidness in sharing her personal challenges has been met with a mixture of sympathy and support from her followers, who continue to offer encouragement in light of the difficulties she faces.