World's fattest woman raising money so she can wear a bikini. Catrina Raiford confined to bed at 1,0. Photo Source- Go. Fund. Me page)The struggle with weight and morbid obesity strikes many people.
Meet Catrina and learn about her struggle to survive, her continuing weight loss journey, and new dedication to living life after having been 955 lbs. Originally recorded Sunday, February 28, 2016. PA REAL LIFE SAGGING: Catrina has been left with 10st of excess skin after losing over half her body weight Twelve years ago, former world's fattest woman Catrina Raiford tipped the scales at a whopping 68st. Catrina Raiford who was dubbed 'The Half Tonne Woman' and was so big she was unable to. CATRINA RAIFORD HAS lost more than 32 stone in the last 12 years. The 38-year-old Florida woman once weighed 955 lbs . Raiford, who is five foot. 955lbs I thought my life was over! At my heaviest, I weighed nearly half a ton, 955 pounds to be exact. Bed ridden and trapped in my home, I. Catrina Raiford, originally from Florida, hit the headlines in 2002 after her 570lb weight had left her unable to move. Now 40, Raiford has slimmed down to 392lbs and is hoping to find romance on Tinder.
But one Florida woman who was deemed the fattest woman in the world at 1,0. Catrina Raiford, 3. Trapped in a prison of her own flesh, she had a medical crisis and needed to be rushed to the hospital. Catrina Raiford confined to bed at 1,0.
Photo Source- Go. Fund. Me page)However, this was not an easy task because of her massive form. Rescue workers and firefighters had to bulldoze part of her home to rescue her.
Since her rescue, Raiford has managed to lose more than 5. Her life has changed for the better as she can go out in public, walk and exercise. Raiford slimmed down to 4. The dramatic weight loss has left her flaps of excess skin weighing more than 1. Raiford wants to one day be able to wear a bikini and needs help from the kindness of strangers.
Twelve years ago Catrina Raiford, 38, weighed more than 68 stone. Raiford's weight loss success thus far is attributed to a strict diet, which includs small portions of meat, fruit and vegetables. 10w misstrina911 I remember this day like it was yesterday October 12, 2004. I was in Greensprings Ohio living at a weight-loss facility. This was my very first time going to a Mall in 8 years. Although I had to use a wheelchair it was. Weight Loss: Before and After. DAILY WEIGHT LOSS PICTURES! Feel free to send in your pictures to be featured! Facebook Email or Phone Password Forgot account?
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She will need to undergo surgery to remove this skin and has started a Go. Fund. Me page. Catrina Raiford now (Photo Source- Go.
Fund. Me Page)Raiford posted to her page: . The extra skin that is restricting my mobility is also restricting my ability to continue reaching my weight loss goal. I am unable maximize workouts and must limit my movement and mobility. Raiford was the victim of childhood sexual abuse and used unhealthy food to alleviate the pain. Her eating of sugary snacks and fatty foods started when at an early age.
By the time she was 1. Her parents knew something was wrong with their daughter when at 1. Raiford soon found herself confined to a psychiatric hospital for 8 months. Despite the hospitalization, she continued to gain weight, other health issues and suffer from the mental anguish of isolation. It was in December of 2. Before she could have the surgery, she lost 3. Now this beautiful Black woman and spirit wants to go even further with her life.
She wants to attend school and get gainful employment; Raiford writes, “I can’t settle anymore. I want a life, a really good life. I can see that life now. I couldn’t when I was home in that bed. Doctors say that I need to lose weight to stop injuring myself and having complications, but this heavy skin makes it so hard.
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Raiford is asking for any amount from donors to reach this goal. For more information visit her Go.