My 600-lb Life

6.3

2012

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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Seasons

5 Episodes • Premiered 2012

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

8.0

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

2. Melissa's Story Part 2

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

3. Donald's Story

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

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.

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?