My 600-lb Life
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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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.
Series Snapshot
- Status
- In production
- Total Seasons
- 13
- Total Episodes
- 153
- First Air Date
- Feb 1, 2012
- Most Recent Air Date
- Feb 12, 2025
- Network / Platform
- Discovery +
- Original Language
- en-US
Themes
Tone & Style
- Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
- Ongoing release cycle can continue expanding key plot threads.
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Creators & Cast
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- Rating
- 4.9
- Seasons
- 13
- Episodes
- 153
