My 600-Lb. Life

20129 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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TLC

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 (42 stones - 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.

Bettie Jo's Story: Episode Image
Episode 4Bettie Jo's Story

At just 24, Bettie Jo is eating her way towards 700-lbs. Housebound, she is reliant on her husband for even basic needs. But can she shed the pounds? S3, Ep4

Angel's Story: Episode Image
Episode 5Angel's Story

At 42 years old, Angel is staring death in the face. She is struggling to make a positive change and be an active part of her partner and son's lives. S3, Ep6

Joe's Story: Episode Image
Episode 6Joe's Story

Joe is only 30, and trapped in an 800-lb body. He lost his job and is mostly housebound. Can Joe find the strength to face his past and save his life? S3, Ep5

Laura's Story: Episode Image
Episode 7Laura's Story

Laura has used food to cope with her emotions for too long. Confined to a wheelchair, she depends upon her husband and mother to survive. Can she turn her life around? S3, Ep8

Charity's Story: Episode Image
Episode 8Charity's Story

Suffering from flesh-eating bacteria and weighing almost 800-lbs, Charity relies on her family. When bad news threatens her weight loss can she carry on? S3, Ep7

Marla's Story: Episode Image
Episode 10Marla's Story

Marla is so heavy she cannot stand up. Bedridden, she must face the facts about her health and the toll it takes on her supportive family, if she is to save her health. S3, Ep9

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