My 600-lb Life

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Melissa's Story (Part 1) Feb 1, 2012 650-lb Melissa begins her seven-year weight loss journey.

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Melissa's Story Part 1 Feb 2, 2012 650-lb Melissa begins her seven-year weight loss journey.

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Melissa's Story Part 2 Feb 9, 2012 650-lb Melissa struggles to get to her ideal weight.

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Donald's Story Feb 16, 2012 Love motivates 660-lb Donald to begin his weight loss journey.

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Henry's Story Feb 23, 2012 750-lb Henry begins his weight loss journey in the hopes of transforming himself in time to attend his high school reunion.

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Ashley's Story Mar 27, 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?

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Where Are They Now? Mar 27, 2012 Updates on Ashley, Donald, Henry and Melissa since their weight-loss journeys were chronicled. Included: new footage; and commentary from the show's producer.

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Zsalynn's Story Jan 8, 2014 Zsaylnn, once known as the "Fat Girl Rock Star" - married a man who loves large women. Now weighing over 600lbs, she urgently needs to lose weight to be the mother her daughter deserves. Can Zsalynn succeed with a husband who doesn’t support her goals?

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Olivia's Story Jan 15, 2014 Battling severe depression in the wake of a suicide attempt, 46-year old Olivia hasn't left her Chicago basement in two years. With one last chance at a new life, Olivia will travel to Houston with the hope of having a life-changing surgery.

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Penny's Story Jan 22, 2014 Bedridden for four years, 46-year old Penny knows that her weight may kill her if drastic actions aren't taken. Penny moves from Maryland to Texas, to have gastric bypass - but her unwillingness to make real lifestyle changes could be her downfall.

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Chuck's Story Jan 29, 2014 Chuck weighs almost 700lbs and it has hindered every aspect of his life. He's had to downsize his business and his wife feels like a single-parent, who is ready to leave him. Can Chuck take control and reclaim the life that's slipping through his fingers?

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Christina's Story Feb 5, 2014 Christina is a 22-year old married woman from South Haven, Mississippi, who hasn't left her house in two years due to her size. Her doting family has enabled her and she's eaten herself into a state that will soon kill her, if she can't make a change.

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Paula's Story Feb 12, 2014 Paula has had a tough life, and at over 600lbs, has built a physical wall around herself to push people away. When she suddenly loses someone she loves, Paula can no longer ignore the threat of losing her own life - especially for her children's sake.

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James' Story Feb 19, 2014 James comes from a long line of family obesity and at 706lbs, is determined not to die in the same hospital bed that his father and sister did. James vows to change his lifestyle in order to get gastric bypass, and even has hopes of dating again.

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Melissa and Ashley Mar 30, 2016 Melissa finds herself overwhelmed with four children, a marriage on the rocks, and an unexpected pregnancy. When Ashley's weight loss journey hits a wall, she sets out to find new inspiration to get herself back on track towards a healthy lifestyle.

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Amber's Story Jan 8, 2015 At age 23, and over 600-lbs, Amber relies on her family, and boyfriend for even simple needs. Her fear of dying young is so overwhelming that she makes the decision to relocate 2,000 miles in hopes that weight loss surgery will give her life back.

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Zsalynn and Christina Jan 7, 2015 During her second year of weight-loss, Zsalynn is torn between fighting her weight and fighting for her marriage. Christina lets go of the negative influences in her life and is finally able to live the life of a twenty-something.

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Olivia and James Jan 14, 2015 Olivia strives to weigh-in under 200-lbs as she lives by herself for the first time and suffers an unexpected loss. Battling a series of let downs, James fights to reach his goal of skin surgery and to live a fulfilling relationship for the first time.

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Susan's Story Jan 15, 2015 Weighing in at over 600-lbs, 37 year old Susan is committed to drastic weight loss. But, when an unforeseen medical disorder strikes her mobility, finding the strength to make it through these obstacles is a matter of life and death.

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Penny and Tara Jan 21, 2015 Away from Dr. Nowzaradan's care, Penny has returned to Maryland believing she can make the right choices to lose weight, but has she truly changed? Dating for the first time in her life, Tara continues to lose weight and is learning to balance new roles.

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Zsalynn and Olivia Apr 13, 2016 Zsalynn is excited for a fresh start but her 360-body lift at a Beverly Hills clinic proves more challenging than expected. Lonely and depressed since her gastric surgery, Olivia wants skin removal surgery but struggles to lose the weight to qualify.

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Moments of Truth Jan 7, 2016 Pivotal moments, whether tragic breaking points or ultimate triumphs, decide the success or failure of individuals struggling with extreme obesity. They must face the reality that weight-loss surgery alone is not the answer to reclaiming their lives.

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Nikki's Story Jan 6, 2016 Lifelong secret eater Nikki finds her life and career as a costume designer threatened by immobility as her weight climbs to 650-lbs. In urgent need of drastic weight loss, she undergoes gastric bypass and confronts the emotional causes for her eating.

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Nikki's Story Jan 14, 2016 Lifelong secret eater Nikki finds her life and career as a costume designer threatened by immobility as her weight climbs to 650-lbs. In urgent need of drastic weight loss, she undergoes gastric bypass and confronts the emotional causes for her eating.

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Brittani's Story Jan 21, 2016 Brittani married a man who loves large women but at 600 lbs she can barely contribute to their marriage. With dreams of a normal relationship, she gets weight loss surgery. Her entire world then changes leaving her with the challenge to forge a new life.

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Chad's Story Jan 28, 2016 At 700 pounds, Chad's weight is dangerously out of control. After gastric bypass surgery, he quickly sheds pounds but faces a medical crisis when he does not follow the doctor's orders. In dire straights, Chad puts his weight loss journey on the line.

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June's Story Jan 27, 2016 44 year-old June McCarney's life has become trapped within four walls—at nearly 600 pounds, too obese to set foot from her home in League City, Texas. Growing up, June was always full- figured. Raised on her grandmother's home cooking, June saw herself as "thick and beautiful." She's given birth to four children, putting on more pounds with each pregnancy. When she reached 400lbs, it started to take a toll— loss of independence and health problems, including massive swelling along her legs. And it only got worse. With the tragic death of her son, four years ago, June's obesity spiraled out of control, increasing another 200lbs. Now, her body is on the verge of giving out any day. The stress of June's toxic addiction to food is destroying her relationship with Sadi, her girlfriend and caretaker. It's now or never. If June doesn't get help from weight loss surgery soon, she's bound to lose the love of her life, and won't be around for her children much longer.

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June's Story Feb 4, 2016 600-pound June copes with the tragic death of her son by eating. After gastric bypass surgery, she must confront the emotional issues driving her food compulsion. If she can stay on track, she can become the mother she desperately wants to be.

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Brandi and Kandi's Story Jan 5, 2017 Twins Kandi & Brandi have a combined weight totaling over 1100lbs. These inseparable twins fear losing each other to obesity, so they make a change together. But a life-threatening event during weight loss surgery recovery may separate them forever.

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Ashley R's Story Jan 13, 2017 At 670 pounds Ashley must live in her parents' home with her husband. Desperate to save her life and her marriage, she decides it's time for a drastic change. Can weight loss surgery save her life?

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Cynthia's Story Jan 19, 2017 Cynthia is a 610-lb single mother raising five kids. She's been focused on her children, but now realizes what her death would mean for them. As she battles her emotions & the pressures of life, she is forced to fight harder to save her own life.

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Kirsten's Story Jan 25, 2017 38-year old Kirstin Perez has struggled with her weight her entire life. A wild child beyond control, she left her parents' home in Longview, WA as a young teen. With her priorities on partying, Kirsten gave her parents custody of her two children and ran the streets. While she was spiraling downward, Kirsten's weight skyrocketed to 600 pounds. Finally hitting bottom with her addictions, Kirsten once again sought the help of her parents to get her situation under control. With weight loss surgery the only chance for survival, Kirsten moves to Houston. She brings along her troubled teenage son but he's so filled with anger and resentment he may derail Kirsten's progress on her diet. Can Kirsten lose the weight and fina way to be the mother her son never had?

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Kirsten's Story Jan 26, 2017 Weighing over 600-lbs Kirsten is close to losing her mobility. While she's trying to get control of her obesity she's also in danger of losing her troubled son. She must regain her health in order to be the best mother she can to care for her son.

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Doug's Story Feb 2, 2017 After overcoming a dependence on drugs & alcohol, sneaking food is 660-lb Doug's last remaining vice. Can this husband, and father of 3 overcome his addictive personality and take control of his eating habits in order to save his life & his marriage?

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Erica's Story Feb 9, 2017 At 661 lbs, Erica regrets not keeping a promise to her mom. She hopes her siblings will help but they are reluctant based on past failures. Each meal threatens Erica's worst fear coming true; dying the same way she lives, alone & surrounded by food.

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Rena & Lee's Story, Part 1 Jan 11, 2018 After meeting and falling in love at a bariatric rehab center, Lee and Rena are battling health and anger issues while making a desperate, second attempt to save their lives.

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Janine's Story Jan 18, 2018 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.

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Alicia's Story Jan 25, 2018 A devoted girlfriend and loving aunt, Alicia is all smiles and laughter on the outside, but on the inside she is terrified that her addiction to food will kill her before she can marry her long-time love or watch her nieces grow up.

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Episode 4 Feb 1, 2018 Liz Evans never got to be a 'normal' child. She was born with one leg shorter than the other, and endured multiple surgeries that never fully fixed the issue. She was teased for her limp, and could never be as active as the other kids. From age 6-8, Liz was molested by a female family friend. Age 9, her father and mother split up--due to her father's drug habit. He stole all their belongings, leaving Liz and her mother with nothing. It took years for Liz to rebuild a relationship with her father. As a teenager, Liz didn't fit in at school, quitting after her freshman year in high school. She did some volunteer work as her weight continued to climb. Eventually, her bad leg developed crippling lymphedema that made her bed bound. When her father died two years ago, Liz was too big to fit in a car and attend the funeral. She has isolated herself from the world, battling depression and shame at letting her life go so wrong. Now, she sees life slipping away and feels powerless to stop it and she worries that her mom and aunt won't be able to care for her much longer and have to put her in a nursing home.

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Karina's Story Feb 7, 2018 A woman with two children weighs more than 600 pounds, so she agrees to go on an extreme new diet, but her weight-loss efforts are threatened by her debilitating habits and a child’s health emergency.

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James B.'s Story Feb 14, 2018 James LB Bonner spent his early life trying to prove himself to his adoptive family, but after losing a leg and battling obesity, LB must take a new path to save his health and his family relationships.

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Lisa's Story Feb 21, 2018 Lisa's struggle with her weight begins as a child and significantly worsens after witnessing her brother's murder; now bedridden and unable to care for herself, she must lose the weight or she will never see her grandchildren grow up.