The wake-up call came when Amber realized the grave danger her weight posed. Determined to reclaim her life, she made a bold, life-changing decision. Traveling 2,000 miles from home, she underwent weight loss surgery, committing fully to a new path of health and self-reliance. With a gastric bypass and strict adherence to bariatric methods, Amber shed more than 30 stone—roughly 420 pounds—transforming her body and her life.