Like every other kid, Jessica Leonard was born into perfect health. Nobody could have predicted that she would become the heaviest seven-year-old child in the future. Jessica, who weighed an incredible 200 kg, gained some notoriety and her name was widely mentioned in the media, but unfortunately for reasons that would make her early years extremely difficult.
Jessica’s mother, Caroline Shu Tug, remembers the early years of her daughter’s childhood as a happy, healthy child. She claimed that because Jessica never turned down food when it was provided, everything went wrong.
She was spoilt rotten and everyone catered to her every need, granting her access to fast food, a variety of snacks, cupcakes from pastry shops, chips and nuts from supermarkets, and perhaps even more love than she needed. Jessica would have a good amount of each of these.
Her parents remember that when the scale revealed that their 7-year-old daughter weighed 220 kilos and was having breathing difficulties, it opened their eyes to the fact that their daughter was in a desperate condition, even though they are unable to pinpoint when things went out of control.
Child protective services finally took notice when she was sent in serious condition to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.
Jessica looked like a gimmick when she was broadcast in a show. Renowned nutritionists and dietitians heard her mother’s cry for assistance.
Carolyn was also advised to take parenting classes so that, after her daughter recovered enough to go home, she could assist her in maintaining any development her daughter would make at the clinic.
After being brought to a clinic, Jessica began to fight for every calorie she consumed.
The doctors determined that her problem with eating stemmed from a psychological need on it.
Jessica was baffled when she arrived at the clinic as to why her relatives, who had been smiling all along, had refused to give her food.
Jessica lost a substantial amount of weight with the support of rigorous food plans, physical activity, counseling, and strong willpower over several months. She had shed 140 kg by the time the world learned about her.
Following her weight loss, Jessica had a skin removal procedure wherein medical professionals removed more than 10 kg of extra skin from her body.
Jessica looks like a totally different person today. She plays basketball and gymnastics, is quite active, and has a trim build. She maintains a healthy lifestyle and eats well.
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