1000-lb Best Friends: Vannessa's Journey in Photos

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Vannessa's Transformation

Look back at Vannessa's health journey and watch her story continue on 1000-lb Best Friends.

We first met Vannessa on Too Large. She and her bestie, Meghan, met with Dr. Procter to kickstart their weight loss journeys. Meghan lost weight and underwent surgery, but Vannessa struggled. Then, she decided to change her lifestyle and lost 20 pounds!

Next, Vannessa continued her story on 1000-lb Best Friends. She had her sights set on bariatric surgery and found support in her lifelong girlfriends.

Although Vannessa had clear goals, her path wasn't so easy. She tried a weighted hula hooping workout, but gave up on the exercise after a while. Frustration was Vannessa's biggest obstacle.

Vannessa hit a bump in the road. She visited Dr. Procter with her son, Jacob, and found out that she gained some weight back. Vannessa decided it was now or never and committed to her health journey — for herself and her family.

Vannessa went to a water park with Meghan and their friends, Ashely and Tina. Unfortunately, Vannessa was told that she couldn't ride the water slide. She walked all the way up the stairs just to walk back down. Although she was upset, Vannessa used this moment as motivation for her weight loss. All in all, the ladies had a fun day together!

Vannessa and her friends found fun, new ways to be active. She had the time of her life at this bungee bounce fitness class.

Vannessa was in the zone! She and her friends completed a very challenging guided workout. She was so proud of herself.

Girls trip! Vannessa made a splash in Panama City, Florida.

Vannessa met up with her sister, Jakie. Vannessa moved out of Jakie's home in order to focus on her health, which caused a rift between them. So, they hashed things out and got to the root of their issues. It was so nice to see them heal their relationship.

Surgery day! All of Vannessa's hard work paid off.

The ladies attended their high school reunion with confidence and cheerful dance moves.

Six months after surgery, Vannessa lost nearly 100 pounds and had a whole new lease on life. Just look at that smile! She was laser-focused on continuing her weight loss.

Vannessa was concerned about Jacob's health after a checkup. She helped him make some lifestyle changes supported him in every way she could.

Vannessa, Meghan, and Tina finished a half-mile walk on a wilderness retreat — something she never imagined she'd be able to do. She was capable of so much more than she thought. This victory pushed her through the rest of the retreat's challenging physical activities.

200+ pounds down! The more she worked out, the better she felt. Vannessa's next goal was skin removal surgery.

After losing a bit more weight, Vannessa was approved for skin removal surgery. She was excited to remove the excess skin she had been carrying around, which she named Betsy Mae. Her recovery was rocky, but the pain eventually subsided.

A whole new Vannessa! She was all smiles during her follow up visit. She's come so far and we can't wait to see what's next for her!

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