Laura Perez
Laura Perez weighed 594 pounds when she first appeared on the show. Her obesity became so severe as an adult that she was unable to care for herself. She had to utilize an oxygen tank and a wheelchair. It was fortunate that her spouse assisted her with daily activities at the time. According to Dr. Nowzaradan, it was one of the worst instances he had ever seen. By the end of her stint on the program, she had lost a significant amount of weight, down to 182 pounds. Unfortunately, the relationship did not survive the metamorphosis. We’re just delighted she recognized her value and embraced independence instead. She moved on to pursue her ambition of going to beauty school and left her unsupportive spouse behind. You’re doing well, girl!
Laura Perez
Bettie Jo Elmore
Bettie Jo Elmore weighed 654 pounds when we first met her. Everyone could tell she was out of shape and needed assistance in losing all of the additional pounds. It required a lot of determination and mental fortitude for her to lose the additional weight. As you can expect, it was not simple. For one thing, she discovered a swelling tumor at the base of her spine. She couldn’t have surgery because she was pregnant at the time. In the end, she elected to address the situation head-on rather than undergo surgery. The good news is that both the mother and the baby are OK! Whew.
Bettie Jo Elmore
