My 600-Lb. Life

20126 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.

Octavia's Story: Episode Image
Episode 1Octavia's Story

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? S7, Ep2

Brianne's Story: Episode Image
Episode 2Brianne's Story

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. S7, Ep1

Robin's Story: Episode Image
Episode 3Robin's Story

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. S7, Ep3

Justin's Story: Episode Image
Episode 4Justin's Story

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. S7, Ep4

Holly's Story: Episode Image
Episode 5Holly's Story

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? S7, Ep5

Lacey's Story: Episode Image
Episode 6Lacey's Story

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. S7, Ep6

Brandon's Story: Episode Image
Episode 7Brandon's Story

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. S7, Ep7

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