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My 600-lb Life

Morbidly obese patients strive to lose weight through diet and gastric bypass surgery with the help of Dr. Younan Nowzaradan.
IMDb 6.720125 episodesX-Ray16+
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  1. S1 E1 - Melissa's Story Part 1

    January 31, 2012
    44min
    TV-PG
    At 31 years old, Melissa weighs over 650 lbs. Now that she has come to terms with her health problems, she is ready to begin her seven-year weight loss journey.
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  2. S1 E2 - Melissa's Story Part 2

    April 8, 2012
    44min
    TV-PG
    Two years after her gastric bypass surgery, Melissa struggles to get to her ideal size. With the strain the weight loss is taking on her relationship, she wonders if her journey will allow her to reclaim her life.
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  3. S1 E3 - Donald's Story

    February 7, 2012
    44min
    TV-PG
    Thirty-four-year-old Donald is frustrated with the way his weight has limited what he can do with his life. Motivated by the love of his parents and a future where he can date again, he begins his journey to lose 400 of his 675 lbs.
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  4. S1 E4 - Henry's Story

    February 21, 2012
    44min
    TV-PG
    At 715 lbs, Henry begins his weight loss journey in the hopes of transforming himself in time to attend his high school reunion.
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  5. S1 E5 - Ashley's Story

    February 21, 2012
    44min
    TV-PG
    Ashley's career was derailed after she was let go due to her excessive weight. Now she aims to turn her life around so that she can achieve her goal of owning a childcare facility.
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Directors

Tatjana AndricJonathan NowzaradanConor McAnally

Producers

Luke JohnsonKatherine SlaughterChelby Townsley

Cast

Younan "Dr. Now" Nowzaradan

Studio

TLC
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