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My 600-Lb. Life
My 600-Lb. Life

My 600-Lb. Life

—Telling powerful stories in hourlong episodes, TLC follows the 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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Season 13 of 5 Episodes

  • Melissa weighs a shocking 673 pounds, and decides to begin her seven-year weight-loss journey toward a healthier life.

  • Melissa struggles to get to her ideal weight after starting her weight loss journey from 650 pounds with gastric bypass.

  • Donald has difficulty walking and relies on his parents to take care of him, so he gets motivated to begin his weight loss journey.

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50 episodes will be broadcast over the next two weeks

    Doug's Story
    Sean's Story
    Melissa's Story, Part 1
    Janine's Story
    Alicia's Story
    Liz's Story
    Karina's Story
    Lisa's Story
    One Ton Family, Part 1
    One Ton Family, Part 2
  • Doug's Story

    After overcoming a dependence on drugs and alcohol, sneaking food is Doug's last remaining vice; this husband and father must overcome his addictive personality to save his life and marriage.
    Upcoming
  • Sean's Story

    Sean has a massive growth protruding from his side and skin so stretched it's tearing apart, forcing his mother to change both of their lifestyles before he can be approved for surgery.
    Upcoming
  • Melissa's Story, Part 1

    Melissa weighs a shocking 673 pounds, and decides to begin her seven-year weight-loss journey toward a healthier life.
    Upcoming
  • Janine's Story

    A 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.
    Upcoming
  • Alicia's Story

    Alicia, all smiles and laughter on the outside, secretly fears that her food addiction will kill her before she can marry her long-time love or watch her nieces grow up.
    Upcoming
  • Liz's Story

    Liz, completely bed-bound, has severe lymphedema that makes it impossible to walk; utterly isolated, Liz has no friends, battles depression and lives with a mother too ill to take care of her.
    Upcoming
My 600-Lb. Life

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Telling powerful stories in hourlong episodes, TLC follows the 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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Younan Nowzaradan

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