1000lb Best Friends star Vannessa Cross is celebrating a huge achievement as she can now finally wear a seatbelt after a staggering 200lb weight loss.
The TLC star rose to fame on the show and has been struggling with her weight for many years, but after losing a huge amount she is now considering loose skin removal.
PEOPLE obtained an exclusive clip from 1000-lb Best Friends in which Cross met up with her bariatric surgeon.
READ MORE: Gisele Bundchen unrecognisable with bright red hair as she strips down to lingerie
Cross spoke to the camera about her weight loss journey and admitted that it has “changed her life”.
(Image: TLC)
She said: “Honey, my world has changed completely. I put a seat belt on. First time, in the front, put a seat belt and clicked it. All my life I’ve had to put it behind me, click it and just pull it around.”
“I have had so many different breakthroughs. I feel like I’ve been locked up for 20 years – been in prison for 20 years and now I’m free. I get to see things in the world I didn’t get see.”
Dr. Procter told the star she “looked fantastic” during her nine month check in and they excitedly weight Vannessa.
The medical professional told Cross that he previously instructed her to lose 40lbs, but she blew him away with her final weight.
(Image: TLC)
She told viewers: “I’m confident that my weight is still going down, so I’m excited to step on the scale. Dr. Procter wants me to get to 260lbs, so I’m hoping and praying that I’ve done enough work. I’ve done what I’m supposed to do to not only reach, but possibly exceed his goal.”
At the doctor’s office, Vannessa stepped on the scale and gasped – to everyone’s delight, the star’s weight was an impressed 248lbs.
Procter was clearly over the moon for her and they shared a proud high five and a heartfelt hug.
(Image: TLC)
Vannessa then revealed: “My starting weight was 448lbs. I’ve now lost over 200lbs total since this journey started. I’m so excited, I’m overjoyed. I really want to go run around and throw a party.”
Despite the star’s incredible feat, she is still struggling with loose skin and wants to have surgery to get the excess removed.
Vannessa said she “has to have the skin removed” as it is “messing with her”.
She claimed that the loose skin is more of a problem than the excess weight was and is looking forward to having the operation.
READ MORE:
For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
