Lupe Samano was arguably one of the most sympathetic subjects ever featured in TLC’s My 600-lb Life . During her weight-loss journey on the hit reality TV show, Lupe did not only deal with her obesity, she also dealt with the unfaithfulness of Gilbert Donovan, her then-husband. Despite this, however, Lupe still managed to lose enough weight to qualify for a gastric bypass operation. Later, she also went for skin removal surgery.
During the course of her featured episodes, many My 600-lb Life fans were aghast at the way Lupe’s then-husband, Gilbert, treated her. One particularly notorious incident involved Lupe, who was fresh out of surgery, being forced to be intimate with Gilbert due to the latter’s “needs” as a man. This incident ultimately caused Lupe much pain, since her stitches were opened and she developed infections.
Since being featured on My 600-lb Life , Lupe appeared to have continued her married life with Gilbert. As noted in this previous report from the Inquisitr , Lupe even defended her then-husband’s actions , asserting that Gilbert does have physical needs that she is responsible for. During that time, many My 600-lb Life fans were apprehensive about the reality TV star’s future.
As it turned out, however, Lupe did eventually decide to cut ties with Gilbert. In a post dated September 25, Gilbert announced on his personal Facebook page that he was officially single . He did, however, tell his social media followers that he and Lupe remain close friends, despite the fact that they have already separated.
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Lupe, for her part, has abandoned her old Facebook account. Just as she began her new life as a single woman, Lupe also started a new Facebook page, this time under her maiden name: Lupita Samano . From what could be seen on her new Facebook profile, it definitely seems like Lupe, since appearing on My 600-lb Life , has been slaying life like a boss.
For one, Lupe looks absolutely phenomenal. Since having skin removal surgery, she now looks like a completely different person. She now carries a notable glow, and she looks significantly younger. Most of all, Lupe looks a lot happier now, compared to how she was back when she first filmed her My 600-lb Life episodes.
Lupe has also moved on after cutting ties with her ex-husband. As could be seen in Lupe’s new Facebook page, she is now in a relationship with Andrew Renteria , a disk jockey. So far, Lupe and Andrew look very happy together, with each one enjoying the other’s company.
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Overall, it is quite amazing to see Lupe’s journey against obesity. While her marriage ultimately ended after her transformation, Lupe appears to have finally found happiness; and that, at the end of the day, is already a huge victory for the My 600-lb Life star.
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