GOLDMAN 555

I know it stating the obvious after having such a horrific accident but I'm shocked at how much Richard Hammond's appearance has changed.

I think he should have shown more time off to fully recover before throwing himself back into work. I'm not sure about the backslapping stiff upper lip approach put forward by Clarkson and Co at Top Gear.



Before

After

firesorter

hes a bit skinny but then he`s not allowed to drink alcohol for 2 years, i dare say any of us would lose a few pounds if we laid off the beer

hectic

plus he also likes celery now, so i supppose he's necking a fair bit of that ?

Shark Man

We noticed last week. The video footage of him pre-crash shows he's lost a fair bit of weight.

Like anyone who's had a hefty operation or injury, the shock to their body can cause weight to drop off quite alarmingly even when tehy are eating relatively normally. Seen it myself on many an occasion.

Give him time, it's only been 4months.

Janspeed

iTrader: (1)

Yeah, he was in a bed for while!!

GOLDMAN 555

That's what I'm saying it seems a bit soon for him to be back at work....

Shark Man

Sometimes getting out and about is the best road to recovery, rather than vegetating in a bed all day watching daytime TV (which would rot the brain further ).

LG John

It does look like he's aged a little!

Leslie

He still looks pretty fit and normal. I lost 4.5 stones after my recent problem but as soon as the treatment was finished I put some back on and look fit again, or so I am told.

Les

ScuuBdoo

He has aged about 5 to 10 years. He was fresh faced before the crash but now he looks exhausted with bags under his eyes.

A crash like that would probably age most people.

Given the type of guy he is I'd say he didnt want to take anymore time off work.

miss*scoobygav555*

He has aged a lot since the accident but he's been through a lot and its obviously taking its toll on his body!!

r32

I think he very much enjoys what he does, keeping him away from work would be a loss for him (and us).

I want a Bugatti......

r32

Also I understood that he has had his licence withdrawn for a while so the driving bits would have been pre - crash.

D.K.1

I also commented how different he looks, he looks exhausted, hopefully after a few more months he's start looking a lot better again, he has done well in such a short space of time and he's not lost his sense of humour

EddScott

My GF and I talked about this yesterday. Hadn't really noticed the weight so much but he does look exhausted. I also think he comes aross a little bit subdued as apposed to how he was before.

He does look very tired. I'm sure after the current series has ended he'll come forward and admit he came back a little early.

Apparition

You can certainly tell which film clips were recorded before the accident and which after.
Yve

NotoriousREV

Me and MrsREV said the same thing. Also May seems to have aged a lot. Or is that 'cos we've been watching all the old progs on UK Gold?

jay knowles

Its only his eyes that look different to me.

Leslie

After certain operations or illnesses you are advised not to drive for a period of time until you are properly recovered. I had to wait for a month after my bypass op and also the last one I had as well which cut into the stomach muscles..

Les

EddScott

Thats what we picked up on first. Huge bags under his eyes.