The doctors told she was too heavy to be an organ donor—so Andrea Walter, 70, went on a weight-loss journey that is not easy for someone her age.
June 20, 2022 -- At the age of 70, Andrea Walter did something that not many at her age can pull off. SHE LOST WEIGHT.
“I never really needed to lose weight before but after finding out my granddaughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease and urgently needed a liver transplant within 6 months, I knew I had to do it!” - Andrea
Andrea was the only viable candidate for the transplant after the parents were deemed not suitable. But it wasn't as straightforward as she first thought. While she was confirmed to be ‘the perfect match, she was also told she was too heavy.
“At 5' 6" tall, I weighed 350 pounds and I needed to drop down 3-5 sizes to be approved as a donor.” - Andrea