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My 600-lb Life

6.32012TV-1413 seasonsEnglish

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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Reality
Starring

Dr. Younan Nowzaradan

Season 1

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.

1.Melissa's Story Part 1

650-lb Melissa begins her seven-year weight loss journey.

43 minFeb 1, 2012

2.Melissa's Story Part 2

650-lb Melissa struggles to get to her ideal weight.

EpisodeFeb 1, 2012

3.Donald's Story

Love motivates 660-lb Donald to begin his weight loss journey.

EpisodeFeb 8, 2012

4.Henry's Story

750-lb Henry begins his weight loss journey in the hopes of transforming himself in time to attend his high school reunion.

EpisodeFeb 15, 2012

5.Ashley's Story

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?

EpisodeFeb 22, 2012

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.

Information

Released
Feb 1, 2012
Episode length
Seasons
13
Episodes
153
Status
Returning Series

Language & origin

Original audio
English
Country
US
Rating
TV-14

Networks

Network
TLC

People in this story

Dr. Younan Nowzaradanas Himself

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