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My 600-lb Life

  • TV-14
  • 2012–
  • 13 seasons
  • Reality
  • 6.3

Telling powerful stories in hourlong episodes, TLC follows medical journeys of morbidly obese people as they attempt to save their own lives. The featured individuals - each weighing more than 600 pounds confront lifelong emotional and physical struggles as they make the courageous decision to undergo high-risk gastric bypass surgery. In addition to drastically changing their appearances, they hope to reclaim their independence, mend relationships with friends and family, and renew their feelings of self-worth.

Episodes

7 episodes
  1. 1Krystal S' Journey

    88 minMar 6, 2024

    Krystal S. has finally met the man of her dreams, but she won't let herself marry him until she can be sure that she won't become bedridden and force him into the role of caretaker.

  2. 2William's Journey

    86 minMar 13, 2024

    William was always mobile and fairly athletic -- that is, until he wasn't. It's been years now since a knee injury derailed his sports career, and he's ballooned up over 600 pounds. Now, to lose weight he'll have to face up to how bad it's gotten.

  3. 3Delana's Journey

    86 minMar 20, 2024

    When a regular trip to the grocery store turns into an emergency for the EMTs, Delana must admit how badly she needs Dr. Now's help to lose weight. Hopefully her road to recovery will lead her to reconcile with the daughter she's grown apart from.

  4. 4Abi's Journey

    86 minMar 27, 2024

    Abi was struggling with his weight before a fluke accident left him mostly paralyzed. Bedbound for seven years since then and topping 700 pounds, Abi's only hope for a future with his wife is to get Dr. Now's help to lose weight and find a way to stand up.

  5. 5Rose's Journey

    86 minApr 3, 2024

    At 58, Rose had given up on life. But for her family's sake she resolves to lose over 400 pounds no matter what it takes.

  6. 6Shakyia's Journey

    86 minApr 10, 2024

    Shakyia's severe obesity worsened when she became a shut-in. Despite her sister's encouragement, meeting Dr. Now proves difficult, especially without her mother's support.

  7. 7Charles' Journey

    88 minApr 17, 2024

    Recovering addict Charles replaces drugs with food. Morbidly obese, he needs Dr. Now but his brother enables his gluttony. Will he make the trek to Houston?

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Series cast

Dr. Younan Nowzaradanas Himself153 episodes

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