My 600-lb Life

A slow, often painful look at people fighting their own bodies and histories, equal parts grim and hopeful.

Genres

Reality

Starring

Dr. Younan Nowzaradan

Overview

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.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Addiction, survival, trauma, healing

Content

Mild gore, sexual content and language. No violence.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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