My 600-Lb. Life

2012•5 series•Entertainment / 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.

Episode 1Moments of Truth

Explores 10 years of documentation of the super-obese to highlight key breakthrough moments within their turbulent but ultimately triumphant weight-loss journeys. S4, Ep13

Episode 6Dottie's Story

Dottie loves being a mom but, at over 600lbs, she's on the verge of leaving her 2 young children motherless. Can she take drastic action and turn her life around? S4, Ep7

Episode 9Teretha's Story

At over 700lbs, Teretha's life is confined to a bed. Her family fears losing her and hopes a gastric bypass will provide the solution she needs to save her life. S4, Ep10

Episode 10Randy's Story

At 650lbs, Randy's food addiction led to the loss of his marriage and visits with his daughter. To regain control of his life, he endures a rigorous pre-surgery diet. S4, Ep9

Episode 11Mila's Story

Milla's Story. At 700lbs, Milla is dependent on her husband. Terrified each day will be her last can Milla stop a lifetime of unhealthy eating to qualify for gastric surgery? S4, Ep11

Episode 12Sean's Story

26-year-old Sean weighs over 700-lbs. His mother is forced to change both of their lifestyles before he can be approved for gastric bypass surgery. S4, Ep12

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