James Argent has given fans a sneak peak into his luxury holiday with his mother, Patricia.
The former TOWIE star, 35, known as Arg, took to Instagram to share a selection of sweet snaps of the pair enjoying their time in Abu Dhabi.
Admitting it was a ‘dream’ trip, James gushed over his mother, admitting ‘she deserved this more than anyone’.
James – who recently underwent a ‘life-changing’ gastric sleeve surgery and 13-stone weight loss – appeared to be relaxed and at ease in the candid snaps.
In one snap, James beamed from ear to ear as he sat down for dinner.
Quality time: James Argent has given fans a sneak peak into his luxury holiday with mum Patricia
The star opted for a satin royal blue shirt and a matching blue cocktail to sip on.
The pair appeared to be extremely close – cosying up together in a variety of heart-warming photos.
In another cute picture, James looks at his mother lovingly as they sandwich Bugs Bunny at Warner Bros World.
Soaking up the sun, they also enjoyed plenty of poolside cocktails and treats.
Posting to his social media, James wrote: ‘Abu Dhabi has been a dream and I’m so grateful to have shared this adventure with my lovely Mum.
‘Precious memories that I will cherish forever, She deserved this more than anyone.
‘There were many Bridget Jones moments & We didn’t stop laughing, Pure happiness.’
James then thanked the five-star St Regis resort where they stayed.
Sweet: The former TOWIE star, 35, known as Arg, took to Instagram to share a selection of sweet snaps of the pair enjoying their time in Abu Dhabi
Night out: Admitting it was a ‘dream’ trip, James gushed over his mother, admitting ‘she deserved this more than anyone’
Having fun: James – who recently underwent a ‘life-changing’ gastric sleeve surgery and 13-stone weight loss – appeared to be relaxed and at ease in the candid snaps
It comes after James admitted that his gastric sleeve surgery was ‘incredible and life-changing’ as he spoke candidly about his 13-stone weight loss.
James has been very open about his weight loss journey and took to Instagram in February to share a slimmed-down selfie.
He cut a trim figure in smart cream trousers and a vibrant blue T-shirt as he smiled for the snap, taken in a lavish elevator.
Arg, who is currently dating Stella Turian, 18, styled his brunette locks in a tousled style and accessorised his look with a gold watch and signet ring.
In an accompanying caption, Arg gushed over his ‘life-changing’ gastric sleeve surgery and reflected on dropping from 27-stone to 14-stone.
Gastric sleeve surgery is a type of bariatric surgery procedure and removes a large portion of the stomach, meaning you cannot eat as much.
Speaking about the procedure, Arg revealed that he is now in the ‘best form’ he has ever been in his life both mentally and physically.
But he admitted he was still ‘self-conscious’ about some areas of his body after his weight loss so decided to have tummy tuck to remove his excess skin.
Arg said he is still ‘healing’ and ‘can’t wait’ to see the final results as he gushed that he is the most ‘confident’ he has ever been.
Comfortable: In one snap, James beamed from ear to ear as he sat down for dinner with a satin royal blue shirt and a matching blue cocktail to sip on
Good spirits: In another cute picture, James looks at his mother lovingly as they sandwich Bugs Bunny at Warner Bros World
Lavish: Soaking up the sun, they also enjoyed plenty of poolside cocktails and treats
In the length caption, he penned: ‘The last year has been incredible and life-changing. Since having gastric sleeve surgery with @wearetransform I have lost over 13st, Dropping from 27st to 14st.
‘The weight loss surgery alongside significant lifestyle changes has meant that I’m in the best form of my life – both physically and mentally.
‘However, losing such a significant amount of weight has meant that there were areas of my body that I was still self-conscious about.
‘That is why I made the decision to have a tummy tuck with @wearetransform to remove excess skin resulting from my weight loss that I couldn’t lose through diet and exercise alone.
‘My surgery went smoothly and my doctors & nurses have been fantastic at explaining the procedure and guiding me through this journey – a big thank you to them.
‘I’m still wearing my compression top but I’m healing well and can’t wait to see the final results.
‘My journey to get to this place has taken years but I’m excited to see what the future holds and I can honestly say I have never felt as confident or more at peace with the man looking back at me in the mirror #AD #WeAreTransform #transforminglives.’
His latest post comes after James admitted he finally feels confident in the bedroom after having his tummy tuck.
Candid: It comes after James (left now and right in 2018) admitted that his gastric sleeve surgery was ‘incredible and life-changing’ as he spoke candidly about his 13-stone weight loss
Confident: Speaking about the procedure, Arg revealed that he is now in the ‘best form’ he has ever been in his life both mentally and physically
Romance: He told MailOnline his love life with girlfriend Stella Turian has improved now that he believes in himself again after spending years struggling with body confidence
He told MailOnline that his love life with Italian girlfriend Stella, who is 16 years his junior, has improved now he believes in himself again after spending years struggling with body confidence amid his battle against binge eating.
After the results of his gastric sleeve surgery in 2021 saw him drop from 27 to 14 stone, Arg was left with excess skin around his stomach, causing further self-esteem issues that he needed to tackle.
He admitted to still wearing triple XL swimming shorts pulled up to his belly button to disguise the loose skin despite losing 13 stone and being sober for over a year as he continues his recovery with drug and alcohol abuse.
But now, after having a tummy tuck, Arg says he’s looking forward to summer for the first time in years because of the results of his surgery, as well as his commitment to overhauling his life, have finally come to fruition.
James said: ‘I am confident in the bedroom now… regardless of whether it’s romantically or by a beach or in clothes, across the board I am more confident now in all of those areas.
‘Whether you’re a man or woman or have a dream body from the outside, everyone has certain parts of their body they wish they could improve, or they don’t like no matter who you are.
‘I am body confident now. Don’t get me wrong I still want to improve and get into the gym and tone up more, but I’ll absolutely be confident when summer rolls around.’
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