My 600-lb Life
Reality
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 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.
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Seasons & episodes
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Follow four people, each weighing more than 650 lbs., as they collectively try to lose one ton. From being bedridden and dependent on the care of others to facing risky surgery to slowly regaining independence and discovering who they are, each episode documents their journey.
1Melissa's Story Part 11 Feb 2012 · 43m · ★ 9.0650-lb Melissa begins her seven-year weight loss journey.
2Melissa's Story Part 21 Feb 2012650-lb Melissa struggles to get to her ideal weight.- 3Donald's Story8 Feb 2012Love motivates 660-lb Donald to begin his weight loss journey.
4Henry's Story15 Feb 2012750-lb Henry begins his weight loss journey in the hopes of transforming himself in time to attend his high school reunion.
5Ashley's Story22 Feb 2012Ashley's career was derailed after she was let go due to her excessive weight. Will she be able to turn her life around and achieve her goal of owning a childcare facility?
Details
- First aired
- 1 Feb 2012
- Last aired
- 12 Feb 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- TLC
- Episodes
- 153
- Votes
- 39 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Disney Plus
Hulu
HBO Max Amazon Channel
Philo
Discovery+ Amazon Channel
YouTube TV
TLC
HBO Max
Discovery +
Spectrum On Demand
Cast
Dr. Younan Nowzaradanas Himself
