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My 600-lb Life

2012TV-1413 seasons6.3 / 10

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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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

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.

Season 12 episodes

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Episode 1

Krystal S' Journey

1h 26m

Krystal S. has finally met the man of her dreams, but she won't let herself marry him until she can be sure that she won't become bedridden and force him into the role of caretaker.

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Episode 2

William's Journey

1h 26m

William was always mobile and fairly athletic -- that is, until he wasn't. It's been years now since a knee injury derailed his sports career, and he's ballooned up over 600 pounds. Now, to lose weight he'll have to face up to how bad it's gotten.

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Episode 3

Delana's Journey

1h 26m

When a regular trip to the grocery store turns into an emergency for the EMTs, Delana must admit how badly she needs Dr. Now's help to lose weight. Hopefully her road to recovery will lead her to reconcile with the daughter she's grown apart from.

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Episode 4

Abi's Journey

1h 26m

Abi was struggling with his weight before a fluke accident left him mostly paralyzed. Bedbound for seven years since then and topping 700 pounds, Abi's only hope for a future with his wife is to get Dr. Now's help to lose weight and find a way to stand up.

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Episode 5

Rose's Journey

1h 26m

At 58, Rose had given up on life. But for her family's sake she resolves to lose over 400 pounds no matter what it takes.

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Episode 6

Shakyia's Journey

1h 26m

Shakyia's severe obesity worsened when she became a shut-in. Despite her sister's encouragement, meeting Dr. Now proves difficult, especially without her mother's support.

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Episode 7

Charles' Journey

1h 34mfinale

Recovering addict Charles replaces drugs with food. Morbidly obese, he needs Dr. Now but his brother enables his gluttony. Will he make the trek to Houston?

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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026

More about My 600-lb Life

Cast

Dr. Younan Nowzaradanas Himself

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Reality
Episodes
153
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • TLCUnited States
  • MegalomediaUnited States

Themes

doctoreating disorderfood addictiongastric bypass surgeryhospital settinglosing weightmedical documentaryobesity