My 600-Lb. Life

20127 seriesEntertainment / Factual
Available on TLC HD
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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.

Samantha's Story: Episode Image
Episode 1Samantha's Story

At nearly 1,000-lbs, Samantha is dangerously close to dying. To make matters worse, she makes her income from filming herself eating for online videos.(S09,E01)

Thederick's Story: Episode Image
Episode 2Thederick's Story

Thederick has become housebound from eating, and for 10 years, he's only gone outside to greet the ice cream man. After a recent hospital scare, can Dr. Now help?(S09,E02)

Carrie's Story: Episode Image
Episode 3Carrie's Story

After her dad died from weight loss surgery, Carrie is almost eating herself to death. She must face her grief and end a cycle of toxic behaviour with her husband.(S09,E03)

Cindy's Story: Episode Image
Episode 4Cindy's Story

Cindy only leaves her bed a couple of times a day because moving about is extremely painful. A friend pushes Cindy to seek help for her rapidly declining health.(S09,E04)

Melissa M's Story: Episode Image
Episode 5Melissa M's Story

Melissa has isolated herself at home to avoid feeling the shame of her food addiction. She must seek help to rediscover her vibrant personality.(S09,E05)

Kenae's Journey: Episode Image
Episode 6Kenae's Journey

Kenae' was already big before her beloved mother died. Refusing to deal with the pain, she turned to food to fill the void, eating herself to over 600 pounds.(S09,E06)

Krystal's Journey: Episode Image
Episode 7Krystal's Journey

Krystal began overeating to shield herself with a protective layer after years of abuse. Once a means of protection, her eating habits might now kill her.(S09,E07)

Isaac's Journey: Episode Image
Episode 8Isaac's Journey

Isaac helped raise his siblings after his mother suffered a stroke. While learning to cook for his family, he picked up life-changing eating habits.(S09,E08)

Michael's Journey: Episode Image
Episode 9Michael's Journey

A lifetime of abuse has left Michael anxious to leave the house. With Dr. Now's assistance, he dramatically alters his lifestyle to try and save his life.(S09,E09)

Shannon's Journey: Episode Image
Episode 10Shannon's Journey

Shannon is 700-lbs and bedridden and without Dr. Now's help, her life is at risk. But, when the global pandemic strikes, Shannon's weight-loss journey is paused.(S09,E10)

Irene's Journey: Episode Image
Episode 11Irene's Journey

Irene had to move back in with her son because her weight made it unbearable to live on her own. Dr. Now is unable to get through to her.(S09,E11)

Tammy's Journey: Episode Image
Episode 12Tammy's Journey

Tammy's two daughter have put their lives on hold to care for their mother. Can Dr. Now help Tammy confront her grief and overcome her eating disorder?(S09,E12)

Chrystal's Journey: Episode Image
Episode 13Chrystal's Journey

Chrystal is unable to shower without assistance from her teenage daughter. Can Dr. Now help her confront childhood trauma and turn her around her life?(S09,E13)

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