A 38-year-old man from Georgia, embarked on a weight loss journey that helped him shed 42st (600lbs), going from 60st (845lbs) to 17st (245lbs). However, his significant weight loss left him with excess skin, which he likened to a suit. Casey, who had struggled with his weight his entire life, had to bathe in an outdoor trough and couldn't fit in a bathtub or shower. He underwent a bariatric operation and later a vertical sleeve gastrectomy to manage his weight. Despite the challenges of excess skin, Casey is determined to continue his transformation.
The weight loss journey has had a profound impact on Casey's life. Previously isolated and unhappy, he now feels more confident and is open to relationships. He recently revealed that he had his first sexual experience in his mid-30s and is currently seeing someone, describing it as the closest he has ever been to a relationship. While he faces challenges and negative comments about his excess skin, Casey remains determined to keep transforming his life and is grateful for the progress he has made so far.
In a recent episode of the Truly series "Brand New Me," Casey reflected on his past lifestyle at his heaviest, describing it as non-existent. He felt uncomfortable around people, avoided socializing, and even had to bathe in an outdoor trough tub because he couldn't fit inside a shower or bathtub.
Casey struggled with his weight since birth, weighing 12 lbs 6 oz. It wasn't until the birth of his nephew that he realized he wanted to change. He experienced a distressing incident when he got stuck on the floor, requiring assistance to be moved onto a couch and subsequently spending five weeks in the hospital. Doctors warned him of the potential dangers to his life.
After returning home, Casey initially tried losing weight by going to the gym but eventually regained it. He then turned to reality television and appeared on TLC's reality series, weighing 711 lbs (50 stone) at the time. Along with his three cousins, the combined weight of their family was 2,200 lbs (157 stone).
During the filming of "Family by the Ton," Casey underwent a vertical sleeve gastrectomy, a surgical procedure to reduce the size of his stomach. His motivation for the weight loss was to have his father witness his marriage and the start of a family. Despite successfully shedding the weight, he was left with excess skin that hung from his arms, chest, and stomach, which he likened to a suit.
In January 2022, a friend started a GoFundMe page to raise money for Casey's skin removal surgery. The campaign has garnered over $19,000 (£15,000). Casey expressed his frustration with the insensitive comments he received, as people suggested he should simply lose weight without understanding the challenges associated with excess skin. He emphasized that his transformation journey is still ongoing.
Casey also shared that he is currently in a relationship, although it is not official. He expressed his excitement about experiencing this new aspect of life and the happiness it brings, but he also acknowledged feeling scared. In a recent interview, he discussed his previous lack of dating and sexual experiences, stating that he lost his virginity at the age of 35 or 36 and had never had a girlfriend until the past year and a half.
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