Sure. There are those who get involved in very dangerous surgeries for quick weight loss. Some have had surgeries in unregulated clinics overseas. Complications like infections, internal bleeding, and even organ damage can occur. And in some cases, the weight loss isn't even sustainable as they haven't changed their lifestyle habits.
In a wildlife veterinary case, a rescued bear cub had been caught in a trap. When the vet examined it, they found that the cub had a severely infected wound on its leg. The vet had to perform a very difficult and risky operation to save the leg while dealing with a very wild and scared bear cub. The danger of being attacked by the cub during the procedure and the cub's pitiful state made it a really shocking veterinarian horror story.
Another shocking aspect was the financial exploitation. NXIVM promised great things but instead drained people of their money. Members were forced to pay large sums for so - called courses and programs that were actually just ways for the leaders to enrich themselves. This left many members in financial ruin on top of the emotional and psychological damage they had already endured.
The most shocking might be when a group of monkeys in a zoo got into a fight over limited food resources. It turned really violent and some monkeys were badly injured. Zoos should ensure there is enough food for all animals.
In one case, a lung transplant patient seemed to be doing well initially. However, weeks later, the patient started coughing up strange substances. It turned out that there were some abnormal tissues in the transplanted lung that the doctors hadn't noticed before. This led to a series of complex medical procedures to try and correct the situation. It was a very difficult and scary time for the patient and their family.
One of the most shocking is when a tenant found out that the apartment they were leasing was actually being foreclosed on. They had paid months of rent in advance and then suddenly had to move out with no warning. Another shocker is when the landlord changed the locks on the tenant while they were out, claiming they hadn't paid rent when they actually had proof of payment.
Sure. One mom I knew tried a very strict diet that made her constantly weak and dizzy. She cut out almost all carbs and fats, but her body couldn't handle it well. She ended up getting sick often and her mood was terrible. It was a real horror story as she thought she was doing the right thing for weight loss but it backfired.
Sure. There might be a story of someone who started by cutting out sugary drinks. Just this simple change led to a significant amount of weight loss over time. They realized that those high - calorie beverages were adding unnecessary pounds.
The baby food diet is also a fad diet that causes problems. People eat baby food instead of regular meals thinking it will help them lose weight. But the portions are small and lack the energy - giving components. A guy I heard about did this diet. He lost weight but his energy levels dropped so much that he couldn't do his daily tasks properly. He was always tired and irritable, and it took him a while to get his energy back after stopping this diet.
A student athlete was given a vitamin supplement by her coach. It turned out the supplement was not properly regulated and contained a substance that was on the list of banned drugs for athletes. She failed the drug test and was banned from competing for a year. This not only affected her athletic career but also her scholarship and her dreams of going to a good college on an athletic scholarship. It was a very difficult situation for her.
One of the most shocking was when an adopted Russian child was severely beaten by their adoptive parents. This was a blatant case of abuse that made international headlines. It really showed the worst - case scenario of international adoptions.