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"New Normal": A Shocking Update On Amanda Halterman's Health (Will Her Medical Issues Get In The Way Of The 1000-lb Sisters Season 7 Premiere?)

With the 1000-lb Sisters season 7 premiere on the horizon, Amanda Halterman shared a recent health update on social media. The 44-year-old TV star, influencer, and bus driver suffered a health scare several weeks ago, and she's been struggling ever since. She's been trying to take better care of herself as she awaits answers from doctors about her mysterious condition.

Since making her television debut on the show, Amanda's health has been a major focus. She's had several surgeries over the years, including two bariatric surgeries. Since her health scare, Amanda has been seeing doctors and trying to find out what's wrong with her. With 1000-lb Sisters season 7 set to premiere on April 15 on TLC, Amanda recently posted a health update.

Amanda's Health Drama Explained

"For Now We Wait For A Diagnosis And Treatment Plan"

In February, 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 recovering from a respiratory illness when she blacked out one night. Her boyfriend and children pressured her into going to the emergency room, where they admitted Amanda to the hospital for 3 days. "I am finally home after a three-stay I the hospital," Amanda's caption read. "For now we wait for a diagnosis and treatment plan." The 1000-lb Sisters star encouraged people to get regular checkups.

Amanda's "New Normal"

"Who Even Knows Anymore"

Amanda recently posted a health update to Instagram, and fans won't find it to be very comforting. The post features an image of a blood pressure machine reading. In the caption, the 1000-lb Sisters season 7 star explains that regularly checking her blood pressure is part of her "new normal". "These pics are all blood pressures I took within like 5 hours," wrote Amanda, adding, "my heart rate drops real low and my blood pressure be all over the place—up, down, sideways, who even knows anymore." Amanda's been focused on her health ever since.

Amanda's Blood Pressure Is Out Of Control

"This Is Not Normal"

In another recent Instagram post, Amanda shared another of her blood pressure machine readings. "This my blood pressure for a five hour period," reads Amanda's caption. "This are not normal. Yes Blood pressure fluctuates it should be more regulated than this." Hopefully, Amanda's frightening health crisis won't stop her from enjoying the coming premiere of 1000-lb Sisters season 7.

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

1000-lb Sisters season 7 premieres April 15 on TLC.

Sources: Amanda Halterman/Instagram, Amanda Halterman/Instagram, Amanda Halterman/Instagram

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1000-lb Sisters
185
8.0/10
Release Date
January 1, 2020
Network
TLC

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