1000 Lb Best Friends star Vannessa Cross is thriving in terms of overall health. Recently, she took a big step by undergoing skin removal surgery, making another milestone in her transformation. She is the most successful person among the show’s cast, and she has lost a substantial amount of weight. Over the years, her weight loss journey has inspired many suffering from morbid obesity.
On joining 1000 Lb Best Friends, Vannessa and her friends had a fair share of highs and lows. However, she has made massive progress as she managed to change her lifestyle and eating habits. Even after facing rejection for the skin removal surgery, she kept going to reach her goal. Soon, she shed enough pounds to qualify for the surgery. Read on for her latest health update!
1000 Lb Best Friends: Vannessa Is Overjoyed With The Outcome Of Her Skin Removal Surgery!
Reality TV star from 1000 Lb Best Friends Vannessa finally had her skin removal surgery after being rejected by two plastic surgeons. She has been waiting for approval for the surgery to remove her extra skin, which she humorously named “Betsy May.” While the show didn’t share the post-surgery results, Vannessa has shared her experience in interviews. She explained how the surgery has helped her regain her confidence.
Vannessa admitted that it was disheartening to feel unsatisfied with her look despite losing significant weight. She struggled with the excess skin now and then since it made her feel self-conscious. She revealed that she was hesitant with the skin during gym activities, where she felt others were staring. But now, the surgery marked a turning point for her. She feels motivated to explore cosmetic surgeries.
1000 Lb Best Friends: Vannessa Reveals Her Current Health Status!
Vannessa Cross recently spoke in an interview where she revealed that she was diabetic and needed insulin for a significant period. She further mentioned that she was dealing with hypertension, which added more challenge to her weight loss journey. Despite everything, the 1000 Lb Best Friends star has lost more than 300 pounds and underwent bariatric surgery.
During the same interview, Vannessa shared some positive updates about her health. She stated that she is no longer a diabetic patient as she doesn’t take insulin. She also added that her high blood pressure has resolved. Although she didn’t share further details about her health improvements, a Reddit thread speculated that she may reveal those in future episodes.
Apart from health, Vannessa has posted a clip on Instagram from the latest episode of the TLC show. In the video, fans saw her showcasing a stunning makeover. She tried a long blonde wig, leaving fans surprised by her bold new look. In her post, she wrote, “The journey continues,” hinting that she stays committed to her physical transformation goals.
Fans flooded the comment section of the post with their comments, with one of them suggesting Vannessa deserves her own spinoff show. Another fan praised her emotional reaction, stating she should celebrate her journey. A third one chimed in and shared their own weight loss experience. Keep coming back to TV Season & Spoilers, for all the latest 1000 Lb Best Friends updates.