Raúl “El Gordo” de Molina Bleeds After Cosmetic Surgery, and Lili Estefan Breaks Down in Tears

Renowned host Raúl de Molina, popularly known as “El Gordo,” suffered severe bleeding and had to be hospitalized after undergoing cosmetic surgery in late May in the United States.

The news about Raúl de Molina’s health caused concern among fans of the entertainment show “El Gordo y la Flaca,” broadcast on Televisa Univision.

The 65-year-old host has been absent from the television program since May, sparking speculation and concern among both the public and his colleagues.

The show’s producer, Mariela Cardona, confirmed that the host had undergone surgery, although no details were initially provided regarding the nature of the procedure.

The surgery Raúl de Molina underwent was a panniculectomy, an operation intended to remove excess skin and fat accumulated in the lower abdomen, a common aftereffect after significant weight loss. The host himself explained that his decision to undergo surgery was based on health reasons rather than merely cosmetic ones.

In recent years, de Molina managed to lose 110 pounds (50 kilograms), which allowed him to improve his quality of life, but it left him with excess skin that prevented him from performing everyday activities such as swimming or exercising. “I couldn’t swim, I couldn’t exercise. It bothered me a lot. I did it with a doctor t