My 600-lb Life

Overview

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.

Episodes

Melissa's Story Part 1

S01E01 Melissa's Story Part 1

February 1, 2012 8.0 43 min
650-lb Melissa begins her seven-year weight loss journey.
Melissa's Story Part 2

S01E02 Melissa's Story Part 2

February 1, 2012
650-lb Melissa struggles to get to her ideal weight.
Donald's Story

S01E03 Donald's Story

February 8, 2012
Love motivates 660-lb Donald to begin his weight loss journey.
Henry's Story

S01E04 Henry's Story

February 15, 2012
750-lb Henry begins his weight loss journey in the hopes of transforming himself in time to attend his high school reunion.
Ashley's Story

S01E05 Ashley's Story

February 22, 2012
Ashley'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?

Cast

Younan Nowzaradan
Younan Nowzaradan
as Himself

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