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My 600-lb Life

2012 6.3

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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  1. 1

    Melissa's Story Part 1

    2012-02-01

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

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    Melissa's Story Part 2

    2012-02-01

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

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    Donald's Story

    2012-02-08

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

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    Henry's Story

    2012-02-15

    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

    2012-02-22

    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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