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My 600-lb Life
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.
- Cast:
- Dr. Younan Nowzaradan
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- TLC
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 5
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Brandi and Kandi's Story
2017-01-04 · 89mTwins Kandi & Brandi have a combined weight totaling over 1100lbs. These inseparable twins fear losing each other to obesity, so they make a change together. But a life-threatening event during weight loss surgery recovery may separate them forever.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.0Ashley R's Story
2017-01-11 · 89mAt 670 pounds Ashley must live in her parents' home with her husband. Desperate to save her life and her marriage, she decides it's time for a drastic change. Can weight loss surgery save her life?
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E03
Episode 3
Cynthia's Story
2017-01-18 · 88mCynthia is a 610-lb single mother raising five kids. She's been focused on her children, but now realizes what her death would mean for them. As she battles her emotions & the pressures of life, she is forced to fight harder to save her own life.
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E04
Episode 4
Kirsten's Story
2017-01-25 · 89mWeighing over 600-lbs Kirsten is close to losing her mobility. While she's trying to get control of her obesity she's also in danger of losing her troubled son. She must regain her health in order to be the best mother she can to care for her son.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 9.0Doug's Story
2017-02-01 · 89mAfter overcoming a dependence on drugs & alcohol, sneaking food is 660-lb Doug's last remaining vice. Can this husband, and father of 3 overcome his addictive personality and take control of his eating habits in order to save his life & his marriage?
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.0Erica's Story
2017-02-08 · 89mAt 661 lbs, Erica regrets not keeping a promise to her mom. She hopes her siblings will help but they are reluctant based on past failures. Each meal threatens Erica's worst fear coming true; dying the same way she lives, alone & surrounded by food.
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E07
Episode 7
Diana's Story
2017-02-15 · 88mDiana, a once thin & active woman, is now a prisoner to her 620lb body. Desperate to break free of her food addiction, she trades the comfort of her home for a weight loss journey under the strict authority of her niece in order to regain her life.
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E08
Episode 8
Michael's Story
2017-02-22 · 88mMichael's massive 632lb body has left him completely dependent upon his family. If he doesn't learn to control his anger issues around food, lose weight, and address the root of his issues, then he will remain in jeopardy of losing everything.
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E09
Episode 9
Nicole's Story
2017-03-01 · 88mWeighing over 700-lbs, Nicole is on the verge of leaving her two young children motherless. Trying to survive a family of addicts, she commits to Dr Nowzaradan's diet program, but crisis threatens to derail all her hopes for weight-loss.
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E10
Episode 10
Tanisha's Story
2017-03-08 · 89mTanisha weighs around 600-lbs and she's desperate to survive for her kids and avoid her mother's tragic fate of dying at age 50 from super obesity. Now at 32, her future looks grim if she doesn't make a drastic change to save her life.
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E11
Episode 11
James K's Story
2017-03-15 · 89mWeighing 791-lbs, James is bedridden, unable to stand, and can barely move his legs. He may only have a few months to live, so his family takes a high-risk journey to Houston, Texas, with the hope that bypass surgery can save his life.
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E12
Episode 12
Tracey's Story
2017-03-22 · 89mMost of the extreme weight on Tracey's body resides in her shockingly misshapen legs. They're so massive with severe lymphedema, that gastric surgery is her only chance of survival. Will this mother & grandmother ever gain control of her overeating?
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E13
Episode 13
Steven & Justin's Story Part 1
2017-03-29 · 89mSteven Assanti weighs nearly 800-lbs and his brother/nemesis, Justin, is almost 600-lbs. Though the brothers can't stand each other, their father packs up the family to travel across the country to seek help, desperate to save both his sons' lives.
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E14
Episode 14
Steven & Justin's Story Part 2
2017-04-05 · 89mAfter a year on a weight loss program, Steven remains completely non-compliant, and Justin focuses on a new career instead of his diet. With neither brother close to being approved for life-saving surgery, time is quickly running out for them.
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Dr. Younan Nowzaradan
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