1000-Lb Sisters: Could Amanda Halterman Have A Heart Condition? (She's Still In Limbo After Her Recent Health Scare)

1000-lb Sisters star Amanda Halterman was recently rushed to the hospital, and her health scare could mean she has a heart condition. 44-year-old Amanda is no stranger to medical issues and concerns. She's had multiple surgeries and injuries over the years, including weight-loss surgeries. Just when the bus driver and social media influencer was finally starting to bounce back from her most recent knee surgery, she suffered a respiratory illness that led to some scary complications. It's unclear if or how this recent setback will affect her weight-loss journey.

Amanda didn't appear in the first few seasons of the show, but has since become a fan favorite. She got a lot of screen time during 1000-lb Sisters season 6, during which she was in recovery from knee surgery. Being laid up led to a disappointing weight-loss plateau, and it's concerning it may happen again. At this point, Amanda is under monitoring, so she still doesn't know why she got sick enough to black out recently. There's a chance she could have a heart condition, and she's still in limbo waiting for answers.

Amanda's Health Journey Explained

Multiple Surgeries & 1 Injury

While the other Slaton siblings struggled with weight issues throughout their lives, Amanda was always slimmer. She didn't start gaining weight until after getting married and having children. Amanda's first surgery took place in 2017, and she went in for revision surgery with a different doctor in March 2023. During 1000-lb Sisters season 6, Amanda saw the doctor for a check-up, during which she was weighed. Amanda went from 299 pounds to 268 pounds, which was a major disappointment.

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Amanda had much more dramatic results after her first surgery, and she posted the before and after photos on Instagram. Amanda plateaued since her first surgery, and it was in large part due to her knee injury. She was injured in the most innocuous way; stepping off a swing set at the park. At first, she thought nothing of it, but later learned she needed surgery. Recovery made it impossible to exercise or even move around, so she didn't lose as much weight as she wanted to.

Amanda's Recent Health Scare

She Blacked Out

Recently, Amanda posted a concerning Instagram video explaining she was admitted to the hospital for three days. The 1000-lb Sisters season 7 star explained she was feeling ill from what she thought was a respiratory illness. She had even started to feel better, so she didn't think it was a big deal. One night, she was hanging out with her family and her boyfriend, Leonard E. Moore, when things took a turn for the worse. She started to feel ill and suddenly blacked out.

"I am finally home after a three-stay I the hospital. For now we wait for a diagnosis and treatment plan."

When Amanda regained consciousness, her boyfriend and children pressured her into going to the emergency room. Once she arrived, the hospital decided to admit the 1000-lb Sisters star. Amanda spent three full days at the hospital. "I am finally home after a three-stay I the hospital," wrote Amanda. "For now we wait for a diagnosis and treatment plan." The 1000-lb Sisters star encouraged people to get regular checkups.

Amanda's Wearing A Heart Monitor

Stuck In Limbo & Waiting For Answers

The only thing more terrifying than being sick is being sick and not knowing exactly why. Though Amanda was released from her hospital stay, she was still waiting for a diagnosis. Amanda recently updated fans on Instagram, but the update wasn't clarifying or comforting. The post is a photo of Amanda wearing a heart monitor, and her caption reads, "Just a few more days of wearing this monitor but I am feeling more like myself everyday!" It's great Amanda is feeling more like herself, but it's concerning she still doesn't know what went wrong.

Amanda Has So Much To Live For

Her Star Is On The Rise

Though Amanda didn't even appear on the show until 1000-lb Sisters season 4, her dramatic life and hot-headed attitude made her a great addition to the beloved unscripted show. After divorcing her husband, Jason Halterman, Amanda reentered the dating scene. She met a man named Rj, fell in love, and moved to Florida to be with him. RJ ended up ghosting Amanda, and she went back home to Kentucky, and started dating again.

"Three months and a lifetime to go."

Recently, Amanda posted a TikTok announcing her relationship with her new man. The post is a photo of Amanda and her new boyfriend, Leonard E Moore. "Three months and a lifetime to go," reads Amanda's caption. After dating for three months, Amanda finally felt like she could go public with her relationship. Fans are obsessed with Amanda's love life, which is one of the most entertaining things about the show.

Between Amanda's exciting new relationship and her thrilling weight-loss journey, the 1000-lb Sisters season 6 star has so much to live for. Hopefully, her recent health scare was nothing to worry about. It's possible she was weak and depleted from her recent respiratory illness. The good news is Amanda didn't ignore the incident. Going to the hospital was the right choice, and doctors can hopefully give Amanda a clean bill of health.

Amanda Halterman	December 19, 1980 (44 years old)
Job	Bus driver
Relationship status	Divorced/In a relationship
Children	4
Social media	129K Instagram followers, 428K TikTok