For those who only remembered her from those early images in which practically her entire life revolved around her physical limitations, the change was considerable.
And therein lies one of the most important parts of her story: Pauline went from seeking public attention because she felt she needed help to successfully losing a significant amount of weight under medical treatment.Even after significant weight loss, these patients may require follow-up for years because the body has been subjected to a high metabolic and mechanical load for a long time, and some alterations may take time to improve or may not disappear completely.
There can also be considerable excess skin left after losing large amounts of weight, and some people end up needing additional surgeries.
Pauline’s last months were marked by health problems
Pauline’s life took another turn many years after her time on television; in January 2025 she was involved in a serious car accident that caused her, among other injuries, fractured ribs and a leg wound.
