Lexi Reed: Influencer who documented her 300-lb weight-loss journey hospitalized with organ failure
Lexi Reed, a weight-loss influencer, is recovering in the hospital and focusing on getting "back to health" after being placed on a ventilator in a medically induced coma, according to her husband Danny. Reed, 31, became ill a few weeks ago, according to a post on Lexi's Instagram account. The physicians warned Danny that if they had waited any longer, the consequences would have been disastrous. Her husband, who has documented his own 95-pound weight reduction journey on Instagram, also revealed that the family is "sadly" without health insurance and that the family is considering starting a GoFundMe to assist cover medical costs.
He wrote, “sorry for the late update but I (@discoveringdanny and family) have been focusing on getting Lexi back to health. A few weeks ago the Instagram influencer kept getting sick and couldn't keep any food down. She then started acting differently so I took her to the hospital where they admitted her into ICU, placed her in a medically induced coma, on a ventilator, and me that her organs started failing. They also told me if I had waited it's possible she could have died. She is currently in dialysis, can't walk, and working on recovery. Sadly we do not have insurance. Thank you all for your prayers they all mean so much to us and this will be a long hard battle part of her story but she is strong!"
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In 2016, the diet diarist started her motivational dispatches as a New Year's resolution. She stated at the time, “when Danny & I met … I weighed over 300lbs. He never knew me as any less & never asked me to change. I however wanted to live a longer life with him, be healthy, and be able to have kids in the future.” She underwent skin removal surgery in 2018, taking away seven pounds of extra flesh after a substantial weight drop. She wrote at the time, “I’m in a lot of pain. I’ve never had surgery before and I’ve cried daily multiple times. I am determined to heal and give recovery my all.”
Lexi's fans showered her with good wishes while she heals in the hospital. One fan commented, "so many prayers Lex!❤️ this will only make you stronger, you’ll be back in no time💪🏽" Another wrote, "oh my goshhh!! Praying for Lexi and for your family🙏🏼❤️" "so many prayers and love sent her way. 😢💗 We love you, Lex!," yet another person added. Lexi hadn't posted on Instagram since January when she challenged herself and others to a New Year's weight loss challenge. She recently revealed that the Covid-19 outbreak had caused her to fall behind on her objectives. She wrote last year, “despite gaining some of that weight back I’m still happy to be alive after fearing I’d miss 30 and I’ll never go back to where I was."