Younan Nowzaradan
as Himself
My 600-lb Life (2012)
Specials
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.
Released Feb. 1, 2012
Episode 78 min
14+
Genres: Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: imdb.fat-person, imdb.weight-loss, imdb.gastric-bypass, imdb.obesity, imdb.houston-texas, imdb.doctor, imdb.non-fiction + 26 more, tmdb.overweight, tmdb.surgeon, tmdb.obesity, tmdb.doctor, tmdb.eating-disorder, tmdb.losing-weight, tmdb.reality-show, tmdb.weight-loss-struggle, tmdb.weight-loss-surgery, tmdb.gastric-bypass-surgery, tmdb.weight-loss, tmdb.medical-documentary, tmdb.hospital-setting, tmdb.food-addiction, imdb.lifestyle-reality-tv, imdb.surgery, imdb.weight-loss-surgery, imdb.morbid-obesity, imdb.compulsive-eating, imdb.hospital, imdb.surgeon, imdb.bariatric-surgery, imdb.emotional-eating, imdb.first-person-narration, imdb.doctor-patient-relationship, imdb.hissy-fit
Watch Providers: Hulu, Disney Plus, TLC, Spectrum On Demand, Discovery + + 5 more, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Philo, YouTube TV
Production Companies: Megalomedia
Network: TLC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S0E1 - Where Are They Now?
Updates on Ashley, Donald, Henry and Melissa since their weight-loss journeys were chronicled. Included: new footage; and commentary from the show's producer.
March 26, 2012, midnight
S0E2 - Moments of Truth
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.
Jan. 6, 2016, midnight
S0E3 - Steve & Justin Asanti - Where Are They Now?
Steven Assanti's dysfunction escalates, pushing his relationship with Dr. Nowzaradan to the brink, and a risky decision is made to save Steven's life, while brother Justin takes the leap to go to Houston to finally accept help.
Jan. 3, 2018, midnight
Network: TLC
Episode Runtime: 78 min.
Season Runtime: 11934 min.
Released: Feb. 1, 2012
Last Air Date: Feb. 12, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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