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.
Octavia has been bedbound for nearly a year. But, with her best friend as her worst enabler, can she choose between old habits and a new life?(S07,E01)
At over 700lbs, Brianne is on a weight-loss journey to save her own life. But she faces another shock when her husband's health suddenly deteriorates.(S07,E02)
Siblings Robin and Chris are both obese and already lost a sibling to obesity. Chris's son Garrett, already 600lbs at age 20, wants to lose weight.(S07,E03)
A college graduate with a once-promising career, Justin has eaten his life away to the point of never leaving the house for anything but food.(S07,E04)
Holly already has a failed weight loss surgery, so to succeed she must alter more than her eating habits. Can she overcome the childhood trauma which still haunts her?(S07,E05)
Lacey has ballooned to over 600 lbs. She must now rally her divorced parents around her and find a way to modulate her moods that won't include binge-eating.(S07,E06)
Brandon is a talented musician and singer but his addiction to food has left him incapacitated, and he risks losing his girlfriend and his career dreams.(S07,E07)
Maja moves to Houston for a difficult weight-loss journey with the support of her boyfriend. But when he abruptly leaves her, she must do it alone.(S07,E08)
Despite a solid support network, Tiffany finds it difficult to break the cycle of depressed eating when her two roommates don't help her.(S07,E09)
A transgender woman, Destinee never felt like she fit in. At 600-lb, she must lose weight if she wants to be approved to transition completely.(S07,E10)
Jeanne runs into several obstacles in her weight-loss journey, including unhygienic conditions. And an unexpected death sets her back.(S07,E11)
Aaron lives at home to care for his elderly dad. But his food addiction could send him to an early grave unless he gets weight-loss surgery.(S07,E12)
Kelly inherited her love of food from her obese mum. After a personal tragedy her weight ballooned to over 700-lb and she is nearly immobile.(S07,E13)
When Annjeannette was nine, a campaign was set up to send her to fat camp. The fat-shaming has continued, and she has struggled with food addiction.(S07,E14)
When Angela's family is unable to join her on her weight-loss journey, she reaches out to an old love, who is willing to go to Texas with her.(S07,E15)
Bed-bound for two years, Lashanta relies on her kids to clean and feed her. She wants to join Dr. Now's programme but needs help to leave the house.(S07,E16)
Having spent the last two years in his bed due to his weight, Cillas' food addiction prevents him from being there for his fiancée and her three daughters.(S07,E17)
With severe lymphedema Mercedes can barely stand, and her family helps her care for her young kids. To successfully lose weight she must confront her past trauma.(S07,E18)
At over 600-lbs, Angie is trying to get to Houston to see Dr. Now and get life-saving weight-loss surgery. But a family conflict proves to be an obstacle.(S07,E19)
At over 600-lbs each, Vianey and Allen are in a co-dependent relationship based on a shared love of food. Can they conquer their food addiction together?(S07,E20)