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.

John & Lonnie's Story: Episode Image
Episode 1John & Lonnie's Story

Estranged brothers John and Lonnie are complete opposites. Now, they're united by their need to lose weight while they still can – and save their relationship.(S08,E01)

Lindsey's Story: Episode Image
Episode 2Lindsey's Story

Lindsey seemed to have it all - but her food addiction threatens to ruin everything. As she starts her weight loss journey, is her husband a support or an addict?(S08,E02)

Bethany's Story: Episode Image
Episode 3Bethany's Story

Addiction counsellor Bethany has gotten so big that she can no longer work. Now she risks losing her life if Dr. Now can't help her curb her own addiction.(S08,E03)

J.T.'s Story: Episode Image
Episode 4J.T.'s Story

J.T. is almost 900-lbs with a 100-lb lymphedema mass on his leg and a dangerous food addiction. When his girlfriend takes him to Houston, his behaviour drives her away.(S08,E04)

Gina's Story: Episode Image
Episode 5Gina's Story

Gina and wife Beth live with Gina's mum but it's not a happy family. With Gina's weight problem spiralling, she must go to Houston to get Dr. Now's help.(S08,E05)

Travis's Story: Episode Image
Episode 6Travis's Story

When musician Travis got too big to walk down the aisle, he promised his wife a proper wedding one day. Since then he's only gained weight. Can Dr. Now help him?(S08,E06)

Joyce's Story: Episode Image
Episode 7Joyce's Story

Joyce needs home health care and hasn't left the house in three years. When Dr. Now prescribes therapy, she must revisit an unhappy past with her mum.(S08,E07)

Carlton & Shantel's Story: Episode Image
Episode 8Carlton & Shantel's Story

Shantel hardly sees her brother Carlton, who lives downstairs: at over 600lbs each neither can use the stairs. Can Dr. Now fix their co-dependent eating?(S08,E08)

Seana's Story: Episode Image
Episode 9Seana's Story

Seana is 23 and nearly 700-lbs, living at her mum's house, depressed and anxious. Dr. Now can give her the tools she needs to live, but only she can save herself.(S08,E09)

Ashley B's Story: Episode Image
Episode 10Ashley B's Story

At 600lbs, Ashley had to move home so her mum could help her care for both herself and her newborn daughter. Can she overcome her unhealthy eating habits?(S08,E10)

Tommy's Story: Episode Image
Episode 11Tommy's Story

Tommy wants to lose weight so he can marry his fiancée, but to break the cycle of pathological eating, he must face a piece of his past he has always kept secret.(S08,E11)

Dominic's Story: Episode Image
Episode 13Dominic's Story

Dominic's life is falling apart due to his food addiction. At over 600-lbs, living in a van with his brother, he is leaving California to meet Dr. Now in Texas.(S08,E13)

Megan's Story: Episode Image
Episode 14Megan's Story

At 24 years old and over 600-lbs, Megan lives at home with her mum. Now, Megan must travel to Houston to meet Dr. Now and change her eating habits.(S08,E14)

Ashley T's Story: Episode Image
Episode 15Ashley T's Story

24-year-old Ashley's only source of comfort is food and fake friendships. Soon, she learns she can't lie to Dr. Now like she does with everyone else.(S08,E15)

Leneatha's Story: Episode Image
Episode 16Leneatha's Story

Single mum Leneatha works incredibly hard at the hospital. However, her dangerous eating addiction is putting her life at risk, can Dr. Now help save her life?(S08,E16)

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