My 600-lb Life (2012)

6.3 (38 votes)

13 Seasons

February 1, 2012

English

Reality

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.

Network

TLC

Episodes

Melissa's Story Part 1

Feb 1, 2012

43 min

8.0

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

Melissa's Story Part 2

Feb 1, 2012

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

Donald's Story

Feb 8, 2012

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

Henry's Story

Feb 15, 2012

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

Ashley's Story

Feb 22, 2012

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?