90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star Veah Netherton is making headlines due to her alarming health issues, as she currently weighs just 90 pounds. At 27 years old, Veah hails from Florida and traveled to South Africa to meet her online partner, Sunny Mahdi, for the first time. The trip was marred by controversy as Veah brought her ex-boyfriend Rory along without Sunny’s knowledge. However, after addressing her anxiety about traveling solo, Sunny began encouraging Veah to convert to Islam for their future together.
Sunny’s push for Veah to embrace his family’s beliefs stemmed from his father’s strong opinions, which included derogatory comments about Veah’s tattoos. Despite this, Veah stood firm in her convictions, which led to a marriage proposal from Sunny. Ultimately, Sunny opted to prioritize his relationship with Veah over familial expectations, beginning the couple’s K-1 visa journey together. Interestingly, Veah disclosed that she was the one financially supporting Sunny, even purchasing her own engagement ring. However, before they could share their future plans, attention shifted towards Veah’s declining health.
Veah’s Disturbing Weight Loss
Sudden Illness After Returning from South Africa
In October 2024, Veah took to Instagram to share a selfie that showcased her exceptionally thin frame. In her post, she revealed that shortly after returning from South Africa, she fell ill and faced a barrage of tests with no clear answers. Veah described how her health deteriorated to the point of being bedridden, suffering pain when swallowing. Hospital stays became frequent as her weight continued to drop. With a current weight of just 90 pounds, she indicated that she was still on a journey to find answers and was finally consulting appropriate medical professionals while navigating her condition’s ups and downs.
Veah’s Absence at the Tell-All Episode
Diagnosis of Gallstones
During the filming of the 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Tell-All in October 2024, Veah participated via video call, explaining her absence due to a significant weight loss of 50 pounds. She elaborated on feeling unwell after her return, experiencing considerable shortness of breath, which made swallowing painful. After undergoing numerous tests, doctors determined that she had gallstones, signaling some progress in her medical journey.
Serious Health Concerns: A Brain Tumor
Turning to Alternative Treatments
Although Veah did not mention a brain tumor during the Tell-All, she later shared a shocking revelation on Instagram. She expressed her hesitance to discuss her health challenges and aimed to reach individuals who might help her. Veah disclosed that before her trip to South Africa, she was diagnosed with a “brain tumor,” which significantly affected her well-being.
“After processing that for a couple months & coming home from SA, I decided I wanted to try some natural ways to see if my body would get rid of the tumor or shrink it.”
Exploring alternative treatments, a licensed life coach suggested lymphatic drainage, prompting Veah to seek sessions with a therapist employing a massage gun on areas including her chest, armpit, and neck. Unfortunately, this led to increased shortness of breath, and doctors struggled to relate her symptoms to the treatment. Her condition escalated to the point where she could no longer consume food or fluids, resulting in emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
Despite consulting several specialists, invasive tests failed to yield any concrete answers, hindering her recovery process. Veah lamented that these medical interventions often worsened her condition, leaving her bedridden for extended periods. Currently, she relies solely on meal replacement shakes, having not eaten solid food for approximately six months. In a bold statement, she conveyed that she is no longer pursuing traditional medical avenues and is instead placing her trust in prayer while seeking recommendations for compassionate and effective healthcare providers.
Catch new episodes of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days airing Sundays at 8 p.m. EST on TLC.
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