Laura Perez
Laura Perez debuted on the show weighing a massive 594 pounds. As an adult, her obesity had deteriorated to the point where she was unable of self-care. Indeed, she required both an oxygen tank and a wheelchair. He had been a blessing in his presence, assisting her with the prosaic tasks of daily life. Dr. Nowzaradan, whom I met with, described the condition as “the worst case I’d ever seen.” Throughout the episode, she lost an incredible amount of weight, dropping from 220 to 182 pounds. Regrettably, the partnership did not survive the transition unscathed. We’re overjoyed she pursued her own independence rather than pursuing a career since she recognized her own worth. To pursue her desire of attending beauty school, she left her unsupportive hubby and enrolled in beauty school. You are up to the task!
Laura Perez
Bettie Jo Elmore
Bettie Jo Elmore weighed 654 pounds when we first met her and has stayed at that weight ever since. Everyone could see she was in poor health and anxious for assistance in her efforts to decrease her massive weight. She had to exert much mental and physical effort, but she succeeded in losing the weight. Clearly, this was not a straightforward task. At the base of her spinal column, a growing lump was forming, which she noticed was worrying. She was unable to undergo surgery at the time due to her pregnancy. Finally, she chose to confront the issue directly rather than have it surgically fixed. Thankfully, both mother and infant are doing well! Whew.
Bettie Jo Elmore
