My 600-Lb. Life

20127 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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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.

Geno and Nico's Journey: Episode Image
Episode 1Geno and Nico's Journey

Geno was raised with lots of love and food but now he's living with his mum and eating himself to death. He and his cousin pledge to both lose weight.(S11,E01)

Latonya's Journey: Episode Image
Episode 2Latonya's Journey

After five years in a scooter, Latonya's weight has made her almost immobile. She doesn't want to give up her food comforts, but will she do it for love?(S11,E02)

Wess' Journey: Episode Image
Episode 3Wess' Journey

Wess gets off to a great start in Dr. Now's programme, shedding weight quickly. But when the cravings continue after surgery, Dr. Now sends him to therapy.(S11,E03)

Syreeta's Journey: Episode Image
Episode 4Syreeta's Journey

Syreeta needs help but thinks that anyone trying to help has an ulterior motive. Surgery will be tough if she can't learn to trust the surgeon.(S11,E04)

Mark's Journey: Episode Image
Episode 5Mark's Journey

Turning down medical advice, Mark believes he can lose 500 pounds on his own. But Dr. Now sees this as another excuse not to change.(S11,E05)

Stephanie's Journey: Episode Image
Episode 6Stephanie's Journey

With her weight spiralling, Stephanie needs her mum's help to care for her three kids. Now, she must lose weight if she's to see her kids grow up.(S11,E06)

Chris P's Journey: Episode Image
Episode 7Chris P's Journey

Chris fears he is failing his daughter as his weight gain begins to limit his mobility. Chris turns to his estranged mother to help get his life on track.(S11,E07)

Patrick's Journey: Episode Image
Episode 8Patrick's Journey

Patrick's so big that it's getting in the way of his relationship with his daughter. If he wants to see her graduate high school, he'll have to reverse course.(S11,E08)

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