Laura Perez
When Laura Perez first came on the show, she weighed 594 pounds. Her obesity had advanced to the point where she was unable to care for herself as an adult. She did, in fact, require the use of an oxygen tank and a wheelchair. Her hubby was lucky to be able to help her with daily duties at the time. According to Dr. Nowzaradan, it was one of the worst instances he had ever seen. During her time on the show, she shed a lot of weight, dropping to 182 pounds. Unfortunately, the collaboration did not survive the change. We’re just glad she recognized her worth and chose freedom over slavery. She left her unsupportive partner and pursued her dream of going to beauty school. Girl, you’ve got it!
Laura Perez
Bettie Jo Elmore
When we first met Bettie Jo Elmore, she weighed 654 pounds. Everyone could tell she was out of shape and in desperate need of weight loss aid. With a lot of determination and mental strength, she was able to remove the excess weight. It wasn’t simple, as you might assume. For example, she realized that she had a growing tumor at the base of her spine. Because she was pregnant at the time, she was unable to undergo surgery. In the end, she chose to confront the problem rather than undergo surgery. The good news is that both the mother and the baby are fine!
Bettie Jo Elmore
