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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 6
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Rena & Lee's Story
2018-01-10 · 89mAfter meeting and falling in love at a bariatric rehab center, Lee and Rena are battling health and anger issues while making a desperate, second attempt to save their lives.
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E02
Episode 2
Janine's Story
2018-05-02 · 88mA woman whose extreme obesity has left her nearly immobile must overcome both her physical and emotional pain if she is ever to live a normal life again.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 9.0Alicia's Story
2018-05-09 · 88mA devoted girlfriend and loving aunt, Alicia is all smiles and laughter on the outside, but on the inside she is terrified that her addiction to food will kill her before she can marry her long-time love or watch her nieces grow up.
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Episode 4
Liz's Story
2018-05-16 · 89mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 5
Karina's Story
2018-05-23 · 88mA woman with two children weighs more than 600 pounds, so she agrees to go on an extreme new diet, but her weight-loss efforts are threatened by her debilitating habits and a child’s health emergency.
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Episode 6
James B.'s Story
2018-05-30 · 86mJames LB Bonner spent his early life trying to prove himself to his adoptive family, but after losing a leg and battling obesity, LB must take a new path to save his health and his family relationships.
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Episode 7
Lisa's Story
2018-06-06 · 89mLisa's struggle with her weight begins as a child and significantly worsens after witnessing her brother's murder; now bedridden and unable to care for herself, she must lose the weight or she will never see her grandchildren grow up.
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Roberts Story
2018-06-13 · 89mNow bedridden and unable to care for herself, Lisa must find a way to lose the weight or she will never see her grandchildren grow up.
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Tamy Lyn's Story
2018-06-20 · 89mAfter years of a tumultuous relationship with her husband, Tamy's eating addiction causes her weight to balloon over 500 pounds; she becomes a hermit after years of shame and hopes to restart her life so she can better care for her son, Zachary.
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Benji & David's Story
2018-06-27 · 89mFearing that he'll suffer the same fate as older brother David, now 700 pounds and unable to work, Benji hopes to be able to support both himself and his brother on their life-or-death weight loss journey.
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Renee's Story
2018-07-04 · 88mA former plus-size model and "big is beautiful" advocate, Renee realizes the mortal mistakes she made as her weight swells to 600 pounds and her health crumbles.
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Sarah's Story
2018-07-11 · 89mA 24-year-old woman weighs more than 600 pounds and is fighting for her life after a difficult childhood with an abusive stepfather and drug-addicted mother.
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Schenee's Story
2018-07-18 · 89mDevastated by two miscarriages due to her weight, Schenee is desperate to start a family and stop relying on her husband, Freddie, to take care of her; she hopes weight loss surgery will be able to fix her fertility issues as well as her marriage.
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Jennifer & Marissa's Story
2018-07-25 · 88mJennifer and her daughter, Marissa, are stuck in a co-dependent relationship that puts both of their lives in jeopardy, with a combined weight of more than 900 pounds; Jennifer strives to regain control before it's too late.
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Bettie Jo & Susan
2018-04-18A 400-lb. woman learns that she's pregnant, but wonders if she'll be able to deliver the baby without complications; a woman who lost 400 pounds is in a relationship, but it could be in jeopardy when her weight-loss journey stalls.
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Melissa Morris
2018-04-25Melissa has lost 500 pounds and saw her weight drop to 137 pounds, but now faces marital problems and life as a single mom, all while struggling with a gain of 150 pounds.
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One Ton Family Part 1
2018-05-02Episode overview is not available yet.
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One Ton Family Part 2
2018-05-09Episode overview is not available yet.
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Dr. Younan Nowzaradan
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