Amberlynn Reid's Health is Fading Fast...

[@waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

if cancer wasn't her wake up call, a collapsed lung won't be either. she's going to be on a ventilator in the ICU before she realizes she needs to be taking her health seriously, and by then it might be far too late.

[@SindyJ37]

As much as she is fun to laugh at (gorl puts herself out there afterall) i definitely wish her the best with her health and i hope she's ok it would be sad to see her go the way of life by Jen :(

[@Cicada-qy9gp]

Does she really have a collapsed lung? Did she really have cancer? I know its horrible to lie about these things and assume people are lying about them. But like… tf? Shes so hard to believe.

[@KMassey24]

I’m a severe asthmatic that ends up on a ventilator once every couple years. I also have 5 rods fused to my spine with 38 screws along with an implanted pain pump. I drag my big butt to the gym everyday, and do my cardio with my oxygen tank on treadmill next to me while I take a breathing treatment/nebulizer. Down 60 lbs. haven’t had a hospital admission for asthma attack in 2 years. She can do it. She really can. I’ve seen people in wheelchairs paralyzed from waist down at the gym. 90 year olds at the gym. People morbidly obese. She can do it.

[@omgitsthebeatles]

Fun fact when you’re that big ventilators don’t work as well

[@dead_vibes]

@@Cicada-qy9gp Amber has lied so much that's it's sad that now serious health problems are questioned. After she lied about being abused by Dustin or Destiny (it's been awhile since they left the Amberverse and I can't remember their name correctly) was the topping point.

[@offthebeatenpathadventures1348]

I lost 115 pounds this year. A ton of aches and pains went away. Breathing is so much easier. I hope she can better her life. As you get older, it gets worse

[@mahoganymuffin2628]

wow! congrats on the weight loss. That's awesome!

[@Grouchbox]

Great work! That is an impressive feat!

[@jamesjustice8711]

Plz tell us how you managed to lose the weight

[@lisaatkins9879]

Great job!!

[@ghettocr42]

@Allie Dares I have found being properly hydrated can help immensely with aches and pains.

[@nancyklingler1335]

Part of her problem is she expects the ER to diagnosis her, once they feel it's not life threatening at that moment they want her to go to her doctor because they need to move on to people that are in life threatening situations. They have people coming in from auto accidents, other type accidents, shootings, stabbings, people that are actually having strokes, heart attacks and so many other issues. I feel for her but the ER is not the place to expect the care she wants.

[@Prhmangel]

And she clearly uses ERs as a doctors office and she doctor shops just like she did with her belly button infection. She went to at least 2 ERs 2 day in a row. She doesn't have insurance so I don't believe she actually goes to the doctor like she says. She goes to the ER because she doesn't have to pay right then.

[@franziskahuber9664]

To be fair, a lung embolism absolutely belongs in the ER, as does radiating chest pain. But I agree. Her being a frequent flier certainly didn't help her here.

[@lindahandley5267]

She's just like Chantal. They love to say that they're grown-*ss women and they'll live the way they want to. Okay. How's that working out for y'all?🙄

[@rd-lw4td]

​@@franziskahuber9664 yeah, that's true. I went to the ER for breathing issues and got an x-ray. They told me it was GERD and suggested medicine for it. They were really nice to me the whole time, so I don't think that's a bad reason to go. Walk in clinics here are ill-equipped. I tried that first, and they told me to go to the ER. I think it was a combination of GERD and anxiety.

[@megsley]

@@franziskahuber9664 I worked in an ER in college and sadly the staff would be much less sympathetic to the frequent fliers who had legitimate medical issues but only came to the ER for attention since they had no real interest in doing the things that would actually help their medical issues.

[@heyitshidayyy]

So I posted this on a reaction channel page but I wanted to share my medical pov here too if that’s ok John! As a doctor, what I think she’s referring to is something called atelectasis. It’s generally an incidental finding on chest x rays and is usually asymptomatic. Sometimes people don’t breathe to their full capacity due to mobility issues, obesity, etc. (obesity hypoventilation is actually a thing). Because of that the lower parts of the lung often don’t expand as much as the upper and with time they can basically remain “saggy” and collapsed, ie. Not ventilated. This is super common in a person her size and is likely not the cause of her symptoms but atelectasis can cause low grade fevers and occasionally shortness of breath if it gets bad enough. The only way for her to get rid of it is to work on rehabbing her lungs basically, to try to fully fill them when she breathes and re-expand those bottom parts. Can be done with the aid of weight loss and a tool called an incentive spirometer. This isn’t really as dangerous as it appears and I feel for her fear, but also true lung collapse is a medical emergency and I don’t believe that’s what’s happening to her or her doctor and the ER would never have let her go home. That’s my two cents

[@fakeflower8510]

Very interesting reading! Thank you :)

[@randomhumanoidblob4506]

Fascinating, thank you. I didn't see how she could possibly have collapsed a lung so this explains perfectly. I presume she can't actually have torn ligaments either? They don't re-attach without surgery, do they? I'm assuming she sprained her ankle (and not even particularly badly, as she could get up) but maybe I'm just cynical...

[@heyitshidayyy]

@@randomhumanoidblob4506 she could have torn a ligament, but the degree of tearing determines whether you need surgery or just time. If it’s a partial tear it can heal by itself usually. A full tear may need surgery, but I don’t know much else past that because I’m not an orthopedic surgeon haha

[@Amoreyna]

Ah, incentive spirometers - a really simple tool that people absolutely refuse to use.

[@miaisaac2148]

as an RT i came looking for this comment lol I was like someone get her an IS!!

[@Jamming50447]

If she’s so scared, USE IT AS MOTIVATION TO LOSE THE WEIGHT. I can’t handle how many times we’ve been through this. She lacks the accountability that her failing health is related to her weight.

[@lindahandley5267]

She has completely wasted her youth. Things will only get harder from here on out.

[@CanopusLux]

@@lindahandley5267 she's still young, being 30+ is young, even 40 years is still young but I get your point.

[@CanopusLux]

Yep. I had cancer three times and and gained tons of weight during treatment and I also was overweight before the chance diagnosis. I feel so much better now. The fear of getting cancer again will haunt me forever

[@powderandpaint14]

People with eating disorders do not need wake up calls, they need professional help and therapy.

[@lindahandley5267]

@@CanopusLux Believe me, I know that those ages are young, but when you're AL, I don't see her getting healthy enough to enjoy those years. It's a shame.

[@SausageSideways]

This woman does not have a collapsed lung. She has a condition that can happen to obese people when they sit around and don't breathe deeply enough. All she has to do is take full deep breaths and you know, move.

[@kaceyklos9510]

Thank you !!! Why isn’t everyone else talking about this .!

[@tjp2109]

Exactly. Also, she didn't have 'cancer'. I was once 440 lbs, lost a few hundred the old fashioned way, and I can tell you she has what sounds like pre-cancerous cells (but not cancer per se)... very common in the obese, as well as like you say 'non-collapsed' lung. I know these things because I had the same issues. She's taking the Dr's words out of context for views and clicks. Edit: so it's been a minute since I dealt with my issues, I've managed to keep the lbs off for several years, but I'm sure what happened is when she went in for a pap, they detected abnormal uterine cells, which can develop into cancer. That's what my dx was and I remember freaking out thinking it might become cancer, but I'd never divulge that for YT $$.

[@dead_vibes]

When an autonomous vital function can kill you is the point where you need to change your life.

[@Anna-1937]

@@tjp2109 Agreed! I will never dispute she was in hospital two years ago, but I believe it was precancerous cells. I had to have a hysterectomy two years ago because of recurring fibroids. I couldn’t move normally for weeks afterwards. I also had precancerous cells in my cervix in my 20’s. The consultant decided to remove them the same day I went to see him. It was a day surgery. There are always just too many holes in her story. She has been particularly vile leading up to her dangleen ankle and the “lung collapse”. She’s trying to win back views because it’s the period where YT pay the most amount of money to content creators. Her channel is sinking, and the support for her is dimming.

[@MtnGirll]

Apparently it's not that severe a collapse. Knowing her luck, it will resolve on its own and she will continue believing she is invincible.

[@NinjaGrrrl7734]

Then it will happen again.

[@WileyCylas]

Similar situation type deal happened to lifebyjen.... rip 🪦

[@mamawray]

The human body is generally more resilient than we often think. That is a positive thing of course, but unfortunately it can make people - especially addicts - believe that they are not taking the risks that they are.

[@Kaayp]

fU :* low life hater. Respect for you Wowww.

[@MtnGirll]

@Makai Threads Great point! I cared for an elderly man who had lived for most of his life with one collapsed lung. It weakened him substantially but his other lung compensated. He was a normal weight and healthy for his age otherwise. With Amberlynn's terrible health it could be far more dangerous for all the reasons you listed.

[@cyborg6630]

My mother had a partially collapsed lung with similar symptoms. It went away, and then a few months later she had a stroke and was on a ventilator. I hope Amber can turn things around before it gets to that point.

[@sadieadler4383]

I hope your mom is doing better is she in rehab?

[@BPuddles]

I’m a normal weight woman & have been repeatedly disregarded by doctors. The amount of times I’ve been told it’s just stress is ridiculous. I had my husband start calling & going with me & all of a sudden doctors starting taking me seriously.

[@TheTruthHurts6666]

Not surprised that happened to you. I used to work as nurse case manager in public health and there's certain groups of population that are not taken seriously. The worst are how the LGBTQ population are treated, whether it is at doctor, at pharmacy or emergency room, there's certain biases that health care professionals have (for this group, usually they get a lot of judgement and disgusted looks). Typically something happens, like the client couldn't get meds at the pharmacy or refill from the doctor.. The moment I call, the pharmacy and doctor refill. For women, any pain is taken less seriously. Why? The womanly body parts, typically cramps that screws the judgment of doctors, especially male doctors that don't understand. Women of color tend to be taken less seriously too out of the group of women in general. That outside advocate is necessary for these groups imo.

[@anneb2765]

Totally get it. I drove myself to the er, said my stomach pain was a 10. Dr told me it was probably the flu. Seriously. After a scan, turns out it was my appendix. Needed emergency surgery.

[@sadieadler4383]

@@anneb2765 why would you drive yourself to the ER?

[@anneb2765]

@@sadieadler4383 because it was 2am, I lived alone and the er was 3 minutes away.

[@alice_rabbit8345]

@@anneb2765 I would have done the same. Hope you’re doing well!

[@95mudshovel]

I'm convinced she doesn't have a rock bottom.

[@gigglesandhugs5690]

I was roughly 500 pounds and now 230 ish. the thing is with weight loss there are things in your body that start showing up. Amber supposedly has lost a 100 pounds and its imperative that she stay seeing her doctor on a regular basis. all the weight was masking some things and the body has to adjust to changes with you. I dont think anyone truly hates Amber. I think a lot of people are frustrated with her. She is openly abusive to her viewers and profiting off of things that should not be profited off of. She has said many times she sees her channel as a "day time drama" not to take her seriously then will pull the mental health card or the fat shaming card or medical issue card when she wants to. She has lied and its been proven by her own words she was "dramatic because she was feeling emotions" when those very things she lied about are real problems for people

[@tjp2109]

Same here... was once 440 lbs and lost a few hundred. I do commend her on the recent weight loss but I think she needs bariatric to save her life. She needs to get that weight off quick. If I were her dr I'd be pushing that. Not sure why they aren't.

[@gigglesandhugs5690]

@@tjp2109 Congrats on your weight loss and making positive changes for yourself. I think she needs to be honest with herself and stop the BS. therapy would do wonders and one thats not her "friend" but mostly only she knows the lies she is telling herself. I dont think surgery will work unless she faces herself first.

[@lucylu3193]

WOW.. first.. congratulations. Second.. can you please screen shot this and instagram DM it to her until she reads it. This is perfectly said. It’s kind and straight to the point. VITAL for her to realise.

[@melt3563]

Holy guacamole, major congratulations

[@sarads7877]

When she says she lost 100 pounds she means from her highest weight, which was like... various hears ago.. Like she isn’t dropping weight fast, i believe maybe 15/20 pounds since the beginning of the year

[@judeemclaughlin7394]

I don't watch ALR but YT feeds me many of the reaction videos. She strikes me as having wrapped her entire personality around being a victim and a hypochondriac. She uses her size as both an excuse and the problem. If she really quits her weight loss plans as often as the reaction channels show, she needs to get a therapist. As someone with multiple chronic conditions who has made many visits to the ER, the practice is, unless an immediate threat/concern is to have you follow up with your doctor who has your history. But she also said it was a couple of weeks ago and she followed up with her doctor when she was in pain.

[@lindahandley5267]

I lost complete interest in her when she and Becky moved to this apartment. It was kind of entertaining when they lived with Eric and Ricky, but it's been Dullsville since then. She never learns anything. We've been going through the same scenario with her for years and I'm just tired of it.😴

[@Margatatials]

she tried going to a therapist but they 'weren't focusing on helping her loose weight fast enough' which I have always interpreted as they were trying to help her deal with her deep underlying problems that lead to her eating problems in the first place which was both uncomfortable and not the instant fix she wants for her problems.

[@jaggirl]

I don't watch her either. But also get recommended videos..lol

[@Sheepy007]

She's been to multiple therapists. Everytime she claimed that they basically told her to just be herself and believe in herself and that's all the change you need. I believe she's never been honest to a single one of those professionals.

[@mirka4285]

I'm afraid this will just go over the same as the cancer did. She'll be distraught and depressed for a few weeks but ultimately won't lose weight to save herself. I mean, if cancer, diabetes, lymphedema, sleep apnea etc. weren't a wake up call then this won't be either.

[@issuesster]

come on, she lost 100lbs. it takes time.

[@mirka4285]

@@issuesster She started her weight loss journey 8 years ago. She had plenty of time.

[@horns8432]

@@issuesster You really believe she lost 100lbs? No she didn't she is adding her old weight loss from years ago onto her new one. Don't believe this woman.

[@Prhmangel]

@@issuesster someone her size should be losing a significant amount of weight just by limiting her calorie intake without exercise. She claims she lost 100lbs. but she even admitted that it was her highest weight from a year and a half ago. She also never adds her weight gain back to her numbers either. She will say I weighed 516 today then my next weigh in I weighed 525 then my next weigh in I weighed 518. Then she says my starting weight was 530 so I lost 21lbs. She doesn't add in the weight gain from 516 to 525 she subtracts the 516 from 530 then subtracts the 518 from 525. Also, this girl is a proven liar so we will truly never know how ugh she weighs. If she was actually losing weight she would show a live weigh in but she has never done that.

[@CanopusLux]

@@issuesster yes, in 8 years. Losing weight is not easy but this is ridiculous and we don't even know if it's true with the 100lbs

[@frankielamictal]

i work in imaging in the ER and she's also forgetting that sometimes MDs don't order imaging because the amount of information they can get from a CT on a person of that size is not worth the amount of radiation needed to scan them.

[@lancepeters2583]

She doesn't really care about her health. All she cares about is the money. She does this every time: has a health scare, cries about it to get sympathy: asks for our prayers for even more sympathy. It's the same thing as her "I'm going thru something" BS. She's just a manipulator. Unfortunately, a lot of people fall for it.

[@kaceyklos9510]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 agree

[@annikac7585]

SO WELL SAID! I have zero Sympathie for her at this point. Been in the Amberverse for some years now. Justice for Gracie!!! :D

[@KatD56]

Next video will be a mukbang blaming viewers

[@witchofthewildwoods3496]

You said this perfectly. I gave up on her years ago because of the constant drama and manipulation. Nothing will change unless she makes it change and that's not happening.

[@lorilouwho6804]

She is being fake AF. If you feel bad , don’t!! She uses this stuff for attention only. That was the biggest act yet.

[@kaceyklos9510]

Agree

[@Prhmangel]

Not 1 actual real tear was seen.

[@joycreateslife]

I'm no doctor, but it seems she is fighting the haters more now than her own demons.

[@calendarpage]

She walked out of the hospital on her own and can breathe enough to talk. To heck with her whining. I actually don't care if she puts it on YT, but maybe she could have left the stupid grocery haul and animal toys out of it? Maybe acted like it was serious to her? Well, cancer wasn't serious, so I guess a collapsed lung isn't serious, either.

[@drexelspivey872]

Here’s the thing about amberlynn though. She probably goes into the ER once a month ATLEAST, ATLEAST. Once you get to a point it’s like if you’re not going to care about your own health, why should someone else?

[@orsitheawesome]

People criticize her ER visit is she ONLY sees a dr at the ER. No regular and preventative check ups. If she did that, she wouldn’t have to go to the ER 2x a month. Then she expects the drs to have a full idea of her past, present, and future problems. ER is get in, get out, don’t do that again

[@xXhearttbreakerXx]

Isn’t emergency room only meant to care for you until you are no longer in a life threatening situation? Like, I had a dislocated elbow about a year ago, was rushed there, they checked whether they need to do surgery, decided they don’t and overdosed me on morphine (because my muscles were so tightened up that they couldn’t get the bone back into place at first). I had even stopped (actively) breathing because of the overdose, yet I was sent home about an hour later. I mean, it was good that my arm was back to where it belonged to, but I’d say I left the ER worse then I entered it 🙃 yet, they did what needed to be done

[@lisaatkins9879]

She can recite the symptoms of ANY disease, she researches everything she can think of, so when they ask for symptoms, she can rattle them off! She certainly filled herself in on ankle sprains, probably, she is going to sue. Her years on KZbin will shoot her in the foot. Someone should play poker with her, she telegraphs her every move...

[@tjp2109]

I think she's not seeking preventative help because they're going to tell her she needs bariatric to save her life. I don't see her wanting to give up food enough to save her life. The recent weight loss is promising but it won't be enough once the ozembic wears off.

[@powderandpaint14]

Does she have health insurance?

[@rachelatwater7576]

I had to take my infant son to the er for a high fever that wouldn’t go away, the er is not a place I always want to be.

[@expertpanda513]

I have gone from being 145kg down to 76kg, I still have 11 kg to drop but I feel so much better it’s been really amazing to have so much more energy. I can now run around with my grand babies. ALR needs to lose weight now, ALR if you read this please start losing weight don’t wait. I’m 46 and I wish I could turn back time and lose weight sooner and be happy longer

[@ellingtonfeint13]

That's awesome for you and your family!

[@diva6148]

Hi John, I'm a bigger woman myself and I 100% agree about the advocacy statement. I'm 295 pounds and diabetic. I also have bipolar and PTSD. I advocate with medical providers about psychiatric treatment and vice versa. I also explain my fitness regime. The keys I use, which may not work for everyone, are: While Googling your symptoms isn't a recommended thing, asking Google "why am I..." Leads you to either Mayo Clinic or WebMD. Both very credible and simple places to explain medical problems in human terms. I used those to explain to my primary care doctor about my inability to eat. He got me back on regular food and a different medication in 2 days. I also work on what I eat. I amped my protein intake and vegetables, less carbs. If I eat more carbs? It's a sign of mania and I need to be extra careful. If Amberlyn is as in tune as she claims, she'd work smarter not harder on what works for her. Paying attention is great. Keeping attention is better. Why? History repeats itself.

[@JudelovesRiver12]

This is all so true! I’m really happy you figured out what works for you.

[@diva6148]

@@JudelovesRiver12 lots of things lead to weight gain or loss. Sleep hygiene, medication, fitness regimen, water intake, a person's environment, stress... When I Googled my symptom that led to my med change. I phrased it "I'm suffering from gastroparesis. I know what's causing it.. I need..." My doctor switched my meds and I've been fine since. I also stay on my medication and I'm learning to eat less animal protein and processed food. I'm not cutting it out altogether, just cutting back about 40% until I find what works.

[@Greenswar]

It's clear you've paid for your wisdom. I'm sorry for the hardships that you've faced 😘

[@diva6148]

@@Greenswar oh I have.. From 2015-2021 I had 7 surgeries. Everything from 2 brain surgeries, abdominal surgery, gallbladder, meniscus and ACL rupture, tonsilectomy, kidney stone ablation.. I've been carved more than a Thanksgiving turkey. I learned from all that what stress does. I have scar tissue in my throat from breathing tubes. Had teeth broken, I'm not done yet. I've been in poor health since I was little. I'm fixing things now because I want a better life... Not just for myself but for others who struggle. I'm incredibly grateful to John for his channel and the chance to speak about this stuff. It's not easy.

[@jaggirl]

I think a pretty good practice is, to never eat more than your working off. Plus eating the right foods. Less movement = less food. Simple.. A good thing for everyone to stick to.

[@Debbie-1966]

She made a comment about praying for her . But she doesn't believe in God? Does she wants us to pray to Satan?

[@runningraven]

I genuinely think only the right kind of mental health care can help her. She needs to develop an ACTUAL belief that she can change her situation, that she's not the victim of her body, but its steward. She can do it, everyone can, but she needs to believe she can first. 💙

[@Sheepy007]

But she's been in talk with mutliple therapists over the years and it didn't change a thing. How much support is there left to give her?

[@justjamie17-15]

It's hard for me to feel bad for her at this point. She knows what she needs to do but she chooses to be a perpetual victim.

[@boratpajama]

I was so unhappy with my health. I decided I needed to make a change. Not a fad diet... no diet pills... just mindful eating and walking at least 15/20 mins a day. I've lost 65# in a little under 8 months, I can't believe how good I feel now. I wish the best for her... honestly I do.

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

Her body is simply responding to the way she's chosen to take care of it all of these years. This isn't a woman with an uncontrollable medical condition. Her condition is a result of her actions.

[@amby7828]

A lot of people have the lower part of the lung that does not fully inflate. Doctors say it's like having a small dent on a car it affects it but not as much as you think

[@ac-ui6gr]

Listen to how she’s saying she “knew” she had cancer, and how she “knew” she had gallstones. She “knows” everything, and in turn nothing at all because her EGO is her highest downfall- not her health.

[@calendarpage]

If she knew she had cancer, maybe she should have hauled herself to the doctor while she was bleeding for 2 years - instead of blaming Becky.

[@sasharodriguez384]

Having the sharp pain when you breathe is scary. I've had that on occasion since I was a kid where when you breathe in at a certain point and it feels like you're being stabbed in the chest. I feel for her :/

[@AriesDragon]

There's a KZbiner Jennifer Gwen Ann just passed away from (I assume) morbid obesity. She weighed 600lbs. So it's a cautionary tale

[@NoNameNumberTwo]

The way to help Amberlynn would be for her friends and family to stage an intervention so she can receive inpatient treatment for her disorders. Amberlynn is like a late stage alcoholic in deep denial. She can’t change unless she wants to change, and as long as she has people around her enabling her, her motivation to change will be that much lower.

[@alice_rabbit8345]

Her friends are enablers and her family are drug addicts and in and out of jail.

[@LilyLuluko]

Everyone in a self-destructive behavior cycle will inevitably be confronted with a situation that makes you go “Yo I can’t keep doing this.” In a perfect world everyone there would get better, but unfortunately that’s not the case. It’s heartbreaking.

[@stephaniet5448]

Perfect comment! 👍🏼

[@allier1867]

Amberlynn is what you call a freqient flier ER staff definitely know who she ia and what's her deal. THIS time around it was good ahe went to tne ER due to heart attack symptoms and all. This is also the first time she went to a primary care provider after the ER. she comes to tbe ER for stomach aches ffs

[@nicolekelly7580906]

Her anger towards herself is being transferred to the ER who didn’t do the test they “should have” done.

[@sydney6268]

I'm a thin person but I developed tendonitis in my heels after extended backpacking this spring. It fucking sucks. I love hiking and now it hurts after like 1 mile on flat ground, or even just standing for an extended period to clean or whatever. I finally got around to seeing a podiatrist so now it's just a matter of keeping up with what they told me to do and hopefully it'll heal up for next season. Foot injuries are no joke.

[@AVTAVT]

Try physiotherapy as well if you haven't already!

[@sydney6268]

@@AVTAVT the podiatrist prescribed some exercises and said he'd refer to PT if they don't help, but I've done PT before and it was really expensive even with insurance so I ended up just doing the exercises myself at home anyway after a few sessions and that worked fine for my knee pain, so hopefully that's the same case here

[@HelloThere-yj4kw]

Very interesting video! I also had collapsed lung (actually 2 times), as a super sporty, skinny teen. It was very traumatic and painful and both time it had to be operated. I feel bad for Amber and really hope this will be a wake up call.

[@ck2d]

Couple of points: first, her flip flopping between "at my weight" and "everyone" is kind of a PSA for people, that they can't dismiss what she's going through as a fat person issue. Second - the filming might be helping her organize her thoughts so she can figure out what to do. I had a partially collapsed lung when i had covid. I recovered with no permanent effects. However when it reinflated it was seriously one of the most painful things i've ever experienced.

[@ibytepopsicles2312]

Hardly anyone is dismissing it as a fat person issue, she seems incapable of acknowledging that her bad choices led to this. She can say she knows all day long, but her actions show different. She won't take accountability and change so long as she can also point to skinny people experiencing the same things she does. She'll just keep comparing and excusing herself and calling anyone who mentions her weight as a factor a fat shamer until one day she films her last vlog

[@KaylaMarie_]

But she’s not everyone. She’s 500 lbs.

[@ClintonLandryTravelAdvisor]

I was 320 three years ago. Now I’m 430…I’m so depressed. Weight loss isn’t easy. I tried KZbin for a little while to document progress and was told my videos are cringe. The depression and fear has crippled me. 😢 in my mind I tell myself get up and get over it but I can’t.

[@meganlenaghan3978]

Have you spoken to anyone about those feelings? I was over 400 at one point too, I've lost some weight but not as much as I need to. You got this.

[@wideride8320]

I'm sorry you're going through that. I've been through a large weight loss and I've wanted to find a way to use my experience to help other people, but it's hard to want to put myself out there like that because people are just the worst.

[@emmaperks9142]

I'm so sorry people are being so unkind to you. If it helps to document your journey maybe try doing a private video journal instead. I myself am 280 lbs at the moment so totally understand where your coming from. I find it difficult to stay motivated when I'm in chronic pain from a kidney condition and eat to help the depression. Sorry for the rant, I just wanted to say in understand and hope you van find aa way make it work for you.

[@galaxymist7396]

Take 100% accountability for where you are then you can realize that you have 100% power on where you can be. You are where you are because of YOU.

[@extrules]

I know this is kind of wishy-washy, but try reading or listening to "the power of now" by eckhart tolle... its really fantastic for helping defeat destructive thinking patterns. I dont know if it will help you lose weight, but it will definitely help with the depression and shame if you let it.

[@Flyig_Walrus]

I think people get mad at her going to the ER because she'll sneeze and say she has to go to the ER. Obviously something like this she should of course go. She's lied so much in the past, I think no one knows what to believe.

[@whiskeytangofoxtrot1986]

As someone who had a heart attack at 33, sometimes EKGs don’t show “heart problems” i

[@A88-p5e]

I cant believe people weren’t happy she went to the ER. No matter what size, if you have significant shortness of breath you NEED to go to the ER. At least that’s what is recommended in my country

[@Sheepy007]

Problem is, going to the ER is practically her chosen form of seeking medical help. Not regular appointments or checkups with doctors.

[@Sheepy007]

2:11 "It feels so good outside, it makes me wanna go to a park" - Jumpcut "Ok, so now I'm home" That made me laugh

[@massagechik1]

She is what Nurses call a "Frequent Flier" of the ER. She loves going to the ER for attention.

[@hairyfrankfurt]

Was it Life by Jen who recently passed? Like, this isn't a laughing matter or a political standpoint, this is how the human body is meant to be. Not obese.

[@jacksonx7251]

My high blood pressure has been causing me massive anxiety and it's been such a wake up call for me. Finally got myself below 300 lbs for the first time in 3 years or so. Approaching 280 which is the weight I was at when I went on Keto in 2018 and got down to 220 before going off keto and going all the way up to 325. Hoping to get down to 200 this time 👍

[@JimmyGrl09]

I have zero empathy for her!!!

[@kiajones4335]

I’ll always continue to feel sorry for her . I know a lot of people think it’s crocodile tears, I think she’s just lost and doesn’t know what to do. There are diabetics who choose food over their limbs, that shit ain’t normal, I don’t think they choose to be like that, just how I don’t think she chooses to be like this . They all need help .

[@SexeyEllyx0]

but she doesn’t get help, she never will. all she does is go round in circles and all we can do is watch.

[@kiajones4335]

@@SexeyEllyx0 As far as we know, she’s still seeing her therapist.

[@ghettocr42]

@@kiajones4335 but for that to be helpful she would have to be honest with her therapist. I truly think part of her issues are her not being honest with medical professionals or is not clearly communicating with them. For example the uterine cancer comments in the video, where she said they said blood in your urine is frequently a UTI, but blood in your urine and the bleeding she was experiencing are two completely different things (think menstruation, two different locations). Also in this situation she should have followed up independently of the ER (but at least at that time it seemed like she expected them to do the follow up and scheduling for her)

[@lindahandley5267]

I think you're right and the same goes for Chantal. It's just like any kind of addict.

[@fasting2BaFitME]

That is exactly how I feel. I really feel bad for her

[@albinosaschoopasquatch4455]

I think her asking others for thoughts and prayers when she doesn't believe in God is just another example of how she wants her views to do all the work while she sits back and does nothing

[@weepangoons]

I’m not hopeful that this will be a wake up call. If only she could pull it together.

[@andreayates2866]

Nahh,,cancer didn’t change her

[@larainyday964]

If the fresh air after the Dr. appt. made her want to go to a park, she should've went to a park instead of going back to a stuffy apt. to cry. Health basics.

[@swampophelia2098]

If she had a pneumothorax she wouldn’t be sitting there chattering on like that

[@slippypippy]

What she doesn’t realize is that a health crisis that you don’t die from gives you the opportunity to make changes, which is good luck and good changes.

[@nicoler.7051]

At 70lbs over weight I went into the ER with extreme abdominal and back pain. They dismissed it at as gas/indigestion as a result of my weight/bad diet (even though my diet wasn't bad). I went in another 4 times with the same pain. They did a bed side ultrasound and they could not find any gallstones. I was convinced based on my symptoms I was having gallbladder attacks and they would not listen. I went to see my normal physician and he said you can have attacks even without gallstones. He said we should just go ahead and have my gallbladder removed. I had it removed in 2012 and I have never had an issue again. I also had knee pain and shifting issues for 15 years. I knew something wasn't right and I had doctor after doctor dismiss it is early onsite arthritis due to my weight. Out of all those doctors none of them ever suggested imaging until a new doctor I had this past year. Finally got an MRI and I had a torn meniscus. I had surgery to repair the tear and I have been good since. Its just crazy to me that I probably had that tear since high school (Im now 36) and I lived with it this long. I should have advocated for myself! I know better now. I absolutely own up to what the excess weight may be doing to my body but all health issues shouldnt be wrote off due to weight. I wish it was a system that could be fixed but I think we are long ways away from change!

[@theshadowfax239]

Sounds like everything went just how it should in your gallbladder situation, ERs are for emergency situations, and with no physical proof (which are tests and imaging) of a gallbladder attack, you weren't in an emergency situation, (and as much as people think it is, pain is not an emergency situation) so going to your doctor to clinically assess you for a deeper problem that is non-emergent with completely correct and you got the standard course of treatment. I see no issue with the treatment you got. Anybody at any weight would have got that treatment at most ERs, You don't have to believe that everything that is pleasant that happens to you is due to other people discriminating against you. You got very normal, standard ER care, and wasn't discriminated against in that instance.

[@ghettocr42]

The idea of being overweight being a moral failing needs to go away before it gets better and unfortunately HAES is doing trying to change that no favors.

[@nicoler.7051]

@@theshadowfax239 Except that they didn't do imaging until a few visits into the ER with extreme pain. I had burning pain in my back which is not normal to indigestion. I should not have to go into the ER, tell them I believe I am having Gallbladder attacks and them dismiss it as indigestion and suggest I adjust my diet. And yes extreme pain is an emergency situation especially if you do not know the source of the pain. They had to give me Dilaudid in order to subside my pain, that is not indigestion/weight related.

[@queenmarynovelwriter5397]

I'm surprised she didn't say her 'gorlfriend' rushed her to the hospital wherein Becky would have ignored her.

[@violetheise4717]

16:35 large people have to advocate harder for themselves, and so do women. Women are very regularly not taken seriously for their symptoms. This happens to women all the time. ALR has the compounding problem of being a large woman.

[@singer2be256]

Discrimination in the medical field can happen to thin people too, in my experience. I'm a normal weight, but I still struggle with binge eating. I've asked doctors so many times for an appetite suppressant but they just blow me off because I don't have a weight problem. Its so frustrating.

[@kaceyklos9510]

Same 😢

[@powderandpaint14]

Is it a psychological issue, have you had therapy?

[@hannahburns2603]

Loving your content and mindset

[@85parrot]

to understand why lungs struggle in obesity, imagine how hard it is to blow up a balloon underwater.

[@Bianca07ism]

It’s sad how she has to validate everything that happens to her by comparing her problems to “other people” because she doesn’t want anyone saying it’s because of her weight. She sets it up so people don’t assume the obvious.

[@Kageribaby]

She's been on a weight loss journey for over a decade. In that time, she's gained hundreds of pounds. I know it's hard to lose weight. I'm almost to a milestone myself (87 lbs since Feb 2021). It took major lifestyle changes, and Amberlynn has yet to ever go through those necessary changes. If her life's not worth it to her, what else can any of us say? It only gets harder when you get older. I hope this will be a wake up call for her, but with her lack of willpower, she needs in-patient treatment (imo). Immediately.

[@cherrynicole4511]

Congrats on your weight loss! I have lost 65lbs this year.

[@Kageribaby]

@@cherrynicole4511 Thanks! Congrats on yours as well. 🙂 I still have a ways to go, but I'm counting calories, eating protein and living my best active life. Hope you keep on keeping on towards your goals too!

[@CherrrrBear]

@@Kageribaby was that one of your major changes? Increased protein? Be been trying and have hardly lost much. I’m active, but not as much as I want to be

[@Kageribaby]

@@CherrrrBear More activity and lots of lean protein. Proteins and fats help you feel full, that's part of why the Keto diet is rather popular. My favorite are buffalo chicken quesedillas with low carb wraps. Other than that? Just staying at a caloric deficit.

[@kristenshafer2262]

I had a blood clot in my lung a year ago. They never found a reason, but not being able to breath was the scariest thing I've ever experienced.

[@Lizzie-Bee]

I think Amber looked at how long Life by Jen lived and is currently thinking to herself that she's got at least another decade and a half left and that's okay by her, not realizing that they are two separate people & Jen didn't have nearly as many health scares as Amber has had.

[@existentialcrisis4884]

Jen absolutely had as many health scares as Amberlynn. She had cancer that was unable to be treated, she would spend long periods of time in hospital, she was dying for years . The difference is, that Amberlynn loves the attention she gets from her health scares. So she exaggerates it and talks about it constantly. While Jen would hide her health issues because she was in denial and probably embarrassed. Jen didn't want to hear about it from her viewers but she absolutely was having major health issues for years.

[@ash_addams]

I’m actually at a fairly average weight for my height/age and have gone to urgent care when I had covid and was having a lot of chest pain/shortness of breath and was brushed off and told “you are young you are healthy. You have a mild case.” I ended up having it for over a month and went somewhere else where they did a chest x ray and I had pneumonia. Sometimes they do just kind of ignore you for being “young” not that they don’t most likely judge based on size as well. But I was so frustrated by that because yeah generally I’m fine but I definitely wasn’t being listened to.

[@LadyGreyAgeingDisGracefully]

So consequences are occurring. She chose to overeat for years. She chose to not loose weight for years. Her health is deteriorating because of her own choices. On the flip side it means she could absolutely do something to reverse her poor health.

[@beanskelly6508]

I had severe tendinitis last year to the point where I couldn’t walk without assistance. My stepmom even left me with her crutch. I was around 240 lbs at this point. When I went to urgent care for it all the doctor told me was to eat an anti inflammatory diet and do exercises to strengthen my leg. Now that I lost weight I can say I haven’t had pain to that extent, but it doesn’t change the fact I was in pain at that exact moment! He didn’t get me an x-ray, I wasn’t given any pain killers, basically all I was told was to lose weight. And looking back at it now I definitely believe that I deserved better care than what I was given.

[@AVTAVT]

As a physical therapist, patients get frustrated all the time when they won't be given an x-ray, but it's just not necessary for tendonitis it won't change the diagnosis or treatment of it

[@rachmaninovwasemo2313]

I become sad when I watch her because I have a lot of health issues that I wish doing something like exercising or eating better could solve. I understand she is struggling with addiction and that is a pain that I don't struggle with, but I wish I could have some control in what happens to me. Right now I'm doing everything I'm supposed to and it only does so much.

[@lisaatkins9879]

I'm sorry for your health struggles. You have a good attitude to insure you exercise & eat healthy foods. You are hanging in there & you will succeed.

[@Bones1220]

It's really frustrating when it's out of your control. I hope for the best for you.

[@apocalypse92]

not even if you're obese. i've spent all my life getting sick from food and losing weight cause i'd stop eating, so i'm always losing and gaining, never been obese, only chubby, 40 pounds overweight, or super thin when i'd stop eating. always was told by doctors "lose weight" i finally only recently a month ago saw another doctor who tested me for ceoliac and other tests, called back and told me I have IBS. now my past makes sense. and i'm in canada where the healthcare is actually somewhat decent. some doctors just don't care to look further.. like yeah i'd get the "lose weight" if i was obese, even as slightly "chubby" i wasn't taken seriously. everyone should advocate themselves.

[@keljells]

So I am a relatively small person, at 5’3 and 126 and I also have lupus, crohns and Gastroparesis with a gastric stimulator and I just was in the ER and admitted to the hospital for belly rest and iv fluids. In the ER I got an X-ray and CT and I too was found to have partially collapsed lungs and same, at the base; I too, was not informed by the ED and it was only found and acknowledged by my surgeon at an outpatient appt a week later. There are many things that can cause this, in ambers case it’s likely her weight, in my case it was a combo of autoimmune disease and so much anesthesia for all my surgeries. To be honest I am not totally affected by it, I just feel like I can’t get a deep breath all the way in. I guess I make this point to say that these things happen, both the collapsed lung and the ER not informing you of issues, that’s why you always follow up with your pcp. The ED is a busy place and radiology reports are often not complete or done quickly and any findings usually need to be further checked. I’m gonna go out on a limb and say that she was probably perfusing ok and so they didn’t address it more there and only would’ve been told to return if symptoms got worse. I don’t really know how to take amberlynn bc this is her doing and there’s not a quick and easy fix which she seems to want and also doesn’t want to acknowledge the why here. It’s incredibly frustrating bc I wish I had a “simple” or straightforward fix. I just have a hard time with a large show of compassion for her at times. Maybe I’m horrible for that, I don’t know. I do care bc I don’t want anyone to be ill or bad off but she just makes it difficult sometimes.

[@Cherry-wf8qv]

Doctors put me on meds for chronic pain. I started putting on weight. Went back to same doctor they did a bunch of tests only to be told its genetics. Put on 40kgs in 3-4 months. Finally my PT told me they had same issue on that med over 1 month put on 10kg, she went off it and couldnt loose the weight. I went and asked the pharmacist and they said yep that would have been the reason you put on the weight. Before this i was healthy and physically active and a healthy weight. Then i had the same symptoms… couldn’t breathe went to the hospital. Hospital did no tests for clots (i have blood clots in the family) …. They sent me home. A week latter i was still having trouble went to the docs and they were in shock they said go now and get a test for clots. She even called ahead to get me in. They did the test and it was negative. The doctor said she believed i had a partially collapsed lung. 🤦🏼‍♀️. I had many other complications due to the weight gain… 😢 still suffering from some of these to this day and i stopped the meds 7 years ago

[@_dubs]

She needs drama to make money on YT. She doesn't do anything and it's pitiful, but she's also 31 years old. She makes more money than most people in the US, and has the financial means to make changes. But that's work, and she hates that.

[@emj7336]

That thing about medical care is so true. I've had hip pain for three years which i was seeing doctors for whilst teying to lose weight, then getting on bariatric surgery waitlist (got my surgery in 2 days 😱) but was still trying to get help for my hip, because i currently use a wheelchair. They didnt ebem do a scan for 2 years. They finally did an X-ray, which the GP said was fine. I pushed for a referral to an MSK team, and the physiotherpaist there reviewed the x ray with me. My pelvis isn't connected at the front. The amount of time its been left untreated means I have loads of scar tissue in my SI joints and OA in both hips. At 27. I asked if it was because of my weight. In hid words, whilst the weight will have contributed, there is no way the weight will have caused my pelvis to disconnect at the front there, and the main driving factor in the worsening of my condition is the fact it went untreated for 3 YEARS.

[@thomasnewton8997]

A collapsed lung 🫁 is extremely serious for anyone

[@number6isliz]

I truly feel like this still won't wake her up. She's going to keep getting sicker and continue to blame everyone else. Skinny people die too.

[@TheoEclipse]

"it happens to a lot of people with torn ligaments your foot heals like this". uh what? I broke my ankle and tore ligaments in it last year and this is just not true. Your foot doesn't just magically start pointing in a different direction because you injured the ligaments. She's so full of shit

[@nicolerenee8402]

I would think that everyone has their own “breaking point”. I was 250 lbs and my breaking point was then I struggled to roll over in bed. I was seriously waking up just to roll over. I knew I needed to make some changes and I lost 100 lbs. I would think with all the health issues she has she would have already hit that point and made changes. It’s really difficult to make the changes and lose weight but so worth it.

[@lindahandley5267]

Congratulations! I'm sure you feel a whole lot better.

[@delisesintuition1554]

My breaking point was 238.. on my journey now and making progress. I want to live… once I decided that, I changed.

[@Sheepy007]

But she is over 500 lbs for years, was bedbound, almost choked to death on food, was almost permantly immobile over a little trip and was diagnosed with CANCER. What could be even left after that? Where can that breaking point now even be, besides death?

[@MaddHeather]

I think the hospital didn't tell her because it was a doctors order for those tests so they sent the results to her doctor 🤷‍♀️ I had an mri many years ago and that's how they did me then me and the doctor sat down and discussed what was going on...

[@JakeJake2021]

Has she ever tried in-patient care? It might be her only lifeline. Doing in-patient care is not a punishment; it’s an opportunity to learn. Has anyone else noticed that she always has a health crisis during a breakup? At her weight she is completely dependent on 24/7 care.

[@kaceyklos9510]

Yes she has . She signed her self out lol

[@Prhmangel]

She would never do that because she would actually have food restriction and she wouldn't be able to shop like she does at home.

[@AVTAVT]

@@kaceyklos9510 I think it was outpatient she did right?

[@kathleengempel5814]

great article at end.

[@High5748]

This idea that obesity is healthy isn't going to last long. Give it 10-20 years, the advocates will start having health issues that'll pop up, random pains, body won't heal as fast even some old injuries will creep up. It's just a simple fact of aging, time is not forgiving. Hope she gets better

[@janehoe.]

I think the real problem is that obesity is a risk factor, but it doesn't mean being skinny/fit/normal weight will prevent those issues 100%.

[@pbroski92]

Long time viewer of your stuff. Really like your takes. On the topic of ALR: I’ve had lung issues this year too, an embolism on both sides. Shit‘s scary as hell. That tarot reading had me giggling a bit because in fact, she IS lucky since the ER didn’t care to tell her but her doctor did do the check D-Dimer reading she needed. Happy for her to have people who really look out for her. She could have been dead by now tbh.. so in fact that reading WAS on point.

[@albertaprairieproud7277]

She needs to binge listen to David Goggins until she really hears the message.

[@Whatif211]

She won’t advocate for herself by finally losing the weight. She has such a casual approach to her weight loss when she could drop today because of her weight.

[@NothingToShoutAbout]

For her specifically, I think she may need to be in something like a food addiction center.

[@ChronicallyMichelle1995]

I’m very small under weight always have been. I have sever lung disease with 32% lung function and will be undergoing a double lung transplant in the next 10yrs. A collapsed lung is no joking matter. The last time my lower lobe collapsed it was the lower left lobe and middle lobe I was almost intubated and spent weeks in ICU.

[@kaylacombs6254]

I would never let myself get to that point but if for some reason I did and had health issues. I would literally make one of my family members lock in your room until I lost weight

[@tahu300]

My guy has a big birthday coming up! Early Happy Birthday Wishes John!

[@Kementiri]

People that say the easy thing to do is just lose weight don't really have a clue. There are many reasons why someone is overweight and even though people will disagree with me it does usually stem from some kind of long term trauma. I am struggling with my weight as well and at 280 pounds I can't fathom being able to live a normal life at 500 pounds. Before she can lose weight she needs to deal with the real issue at hand. Getting some therapy and getting down to the root of the real problem. And sometimes it's easier to just stay fat than to do that. I really do wish her all best.

[@micai5934]

so true, couldn't agree more. I think it even goes beyond obesity - self destruction comes in so many different shapes and forms and most of us suffer from it (or better: do it to ourselves) in some way or another. she really shouldn't be held to higher standards than all of us just because hers is visible. all the best to you and your journey, really love your kind comment ❤️

[@kats.5958]

Nah everyone's been saying this don't feel bad!

[@OhHamburgers]

Ok but she doesn’t believe she needs therapy or help and that’s the biggest issue and why everyone dislikes her (along with her being a trash person and a manipulative gaslighter). She won’t get help and thinks she can do it on her own and keeps digging her grave deeper and deeper.

[@kiajones4335]

@@OhHamburgers but she is in therapy and she said she’s been seeing the same psychiatrist for 4 years

[@OhHamburgers]

@@kiajones4335 she’s not in therapy. That’s completely wrong. Also, a psychiatrist only prescribes medications. They do not provide therapy sessions. She’s told us time and time again that she quits seeing therapists and doctors after a few sessions. I’ve watched her for years and never miss a video.

[@-cMc-]

Yes Amberlyn agrees with anything that serves her. She always walks back everything she says 🙄

[@shandacrouch4946]

She's just always looking for people to feel sorry for her. Victim victim victim

[@chrisgroth9028]

On the point question/point about why the ER didn't mention the partially collapsed lung from her X-ray. When they take X-rays at ERs they look at them to check for "glaring" issues. Some things are not easy to notice outside of a full examination. And that usually takes sending the X-ray to a radiologist, which they do for checking. And ERs don't always have a radiologist on staff 24/7. I had a bad car accident about 25 years ago and went to the ER. They took X-rays and asked questions etc. When they asked how I was feeling I mentioned that I had a stiffness in my neck and they said that that was to be expected and they sent me home. Later that night they called and said I needed to come back in because they saw that I have a hairline fracture in one of my vertebrae. Something like that is easy to miss and NOT the fault of the ER. The ER not telling ALR about her lung could be as simple as the X-ray not getting to a professional X-ray tech at that time. Nothing malicious about it despite what ALR thinks.

[@Metallomanka]

You're so kind to the people you talk about it gets annoying - eating less and moving more WORKS if you actually do it systemically. ALR's problems are 1) that she gives up on every plan and 2) she makes money of KZbin. If she quit and stuck to any reasonable regiment, she would lose weight.

[@sardiniegenie]

I remember a scene from House, where he says "When you hear hoofbeats you look for horses, not zebras." Doctors tend to rule out and address the most obvious factors first. If a smoker complains of a cough and SOB they're going to say it's probably bronchitis and to quit smoking, not start running tests or imaging for TB and lung cancer. And since now it's apparently discriminatory and racist to weigh an obese person, they won't know if there's been significant weight changes to even support other differential diagnoses. ER doctors get it wrong a LOT of times, because they are there to address an acute issue until you see your primary doctor, not chronic ones. ERs are full enough, and if they stop to test for every little thing that MIGHT be wrong with you, you'd be there for days.

[@ydonnay3145]

Around 23:30 the commnets suggested thatbshe should not have shared like this...she amynot have anyone to share thI s with. She seems very alone in the real world.

[@Prhmangel]

She has her girlfriend and her mom and according to her she all these friends that we don't see in her vlogs.

[@southernbelladonna78]

At 24:55.... I feel like THAT is ALR's biggest problem. She thinks she will end up healthy and happy, not that it's something you have to make happen. She has never figured that out yet. I don't think she will, I hope so.

[@PennyLynnBettorf]

She will sit there and cry over how she is treated by Dr's and cry about her fears about her health and claims she's an advocate for health all the while she's ordering take out from McDonald's or wherever else she orders from.. its just ridiculous

[@sionan7937]

I was 302 lbs at my heaviest. I'm 156 now and my quality of life is night and day. I sleep better, aches and pains are gone, every aspect of my life has improved. There's not a single part of obese life that was preferable or even comparable to what is like feeling healthy and happy. Anyone who tries to say otherwise is lying to themselves, just like I was.

[@brandi1719]

Some people don't make that change. My aunt has lost toes, diagnosed with heart failure, and still won't make that change. Not even try. Excuse after excuse. I hope she does make a change. At least try.

[@pmcfearson9453]

We can’t help her. She must learn to help herself.

[@DrDemented9885]

When she’s laid up in a hospital bed dying like lifebyjen, she’ll still be like why is this happening to me.