Brandi and Kandi Dreier, inseparable twins, embarked on a remarkable journey of weight loss and self-discovery, captivating audiences with their appearance on TLC's reality show My 600-lb Life. Their story is one of resilience, determination, and the power of sisterhood, as they overcame significant challenges to transform their lives and achieve a healthier future.
From Vancouver to Houston: The Beginning of a Transformation
In Season 5, Episode 1 of My 600-lb Life, viewers were introduced to Brandi and Kandi as they made a life-altering move from Vancouver, Washington, to Houston, Texas. Their purpose: to undergo weight-loss surgery under the guidance of Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, a specialist known for his work with morbidly obese patients. At 29 years old, Brandi weighed 587 pounds, and Kandi weighed 604 pounds. Facing severe and life-threatening health issues, the twins knew that significant change was necessary.
Facing Life-Threatening Challenges
The road to recovery was far from easy. During her weight loss surgery, Kandi suffered a pulmonary embolism and a heart attack on the operating table, which resulted in a week-long medically induced coma. This complication threatened her survival and added immense stress to both sisters.
Despite these harrowing circumstances, Brandi and Kandi remained determined to overcome their obstacles and achieve their weight loss goals. The twins had to rely on each other and food to get through their trauma but they were determined to work hard and establish healthier habits.
A Drastic Transformation: Slimming Down and Thriving
Six years after their episode aired, Brandi and Kandi's transformation is truly remarkable. They lost a combined total of 1200lbs. The pair look utterly different after slimming down drastically and are doing well health-wise.
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Both are now thriving and regularly share updates with their fans on their social accounts. Brandi gives frequent updates about life as a mother to two young children with her husband, Femi.
In one image, Brandi looks much slimmer and happy as she cuddles up to her adorable baby daughter and her husband for a family snap. She expressed her gratitude, "I can't thank you God, enough to have given me the honour of being these little babies' mommy. They are my purpose in life, they are my everything. God is so amazing." In another image dedicated to her children, she wrote: "My biggest reason to smile."
Meanwhile, Kandi is also looking fantastic, and in one image, she is seen glowing while sitting on the couch, smiling for the camera. She also posts regularly on her social media account and is in a relationship with a woman named Ruth.
Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Finding a Healthier Path
The twins revealed that they used food as a coping mechanism early on in life after facing abuse during their childhood. In a statement following their episode, they shared with People magazine that "food doesn't rule our lives anymore." They also told the publication that following the show, their journey was on the right path, stating: "There's not been any other setbacks. It's like it didn't even happen."
My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?
A few years down the line, they even appeared in My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?
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Kandi and Brandi Dreier overcame a tough childhood and lost over 400 pounds on My 600-Lb Life, becoming a success story from the show. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, Kandi and Brandi showed a commitment to turning their lives around, and now they are thriving and have started families of their own.
The Possibility of Excess Skin Removal
During the reality show My 600-lb Life, it was also made known that the twins wanted surgery to remove their excess skin. However, it is unclear whether those procedures went through, primarily due to Brandi's pregnancy.
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