My 600-lb Life
Season 3
201510 episodes
Meet eight new individuals ready to embark on the most physically challenging and emotionally taxing year of their lives. Each episode tracks one morbidly obese individual - many of whom are immobile and depending on caretakers for everyday tasks such as driving, bathing and walking - as they courageously undergo high-risk surgery in an effort to completely change their lives.
Episode 1
Amber's Story
Feb 4, 201544m
At age 23, and over 600-lbs, Amber relies on her family, and boyfriend for even simple needs. Her fear of dying young is so overwhelming that she makes the decision to relocate 2,000 miles in hopes that weight loss surgery will give her life back.
Episode 2
Susan's Story
Feb 11, 201544m
Weighing in at over 600-lbs, 37 year old Susan is committed to drastic weight loss. But, when an unforeseen medical disorder strikes her mobility, finding the strength to make it through these obstacles is a matter of life and death.
Episode 3
Pauline's Story
Feb 18, 201544m
At nearly 700 lbs., 51-year-old Pauline has an addiction to food that is killing her and taken over the life of her son, who is the primary caretaker. Can she overcome this addiction to change her lifestyle and save both their lives?
Episode 4
Bettie Jo's Story
Feb 25, 201544m
At just 24, Bettie Jo is eating her way towards 700-lbs. Housebound, she is reliant on her husband for even basic needs. Bettie Jo's future relies on her losing weight, and her husband losing his fear that if she loses weight, she will leave him.
Episode 5
Angel's Story
Mar 4, 201542m
At 42 years old, Angel is staring death in the face. She is struggling to make a positive change and be an active part of her partner and son's lives. With so much at stake, can she turn her life around?
Episode 6
Joe's Story
Mar 11, 201544m
Joe is only 30, and trapped in an 800-lb body. He lost his job and is mostly housebound. Can Joe find the strength to face his past and save his life?
Episode 7
Laura's Story
Mar 18, 201543m
Laura has used food to cope with her emotions for too long. Confined to a wheelchair, relying on an oxygen tank to breathe, she depends upon her husband and mother to survive. Love for her family must conquer her demons if she is to turn her life around.
Episode 8
Charity's Story
Mar 25, 201544m
Charity weighs nearly 800-lbs. Suffering from flesh-eating bacteria and butterfly shaped fat deposits; she is unable to function without help form her family. When unexpected bad news threatens her weight loss journey, she must decide if she can continue.
Episode 9
Chay's Story
Apr 1, 201544m
Chay is just 23, but to cope with the emotional turmoil of his childhood he has eaten his way to 600-lbs and it's threatening to kill him before turning 30. When Chay loses his emotional support, he must find new strength to take control of his life.
Episode 10
Marla's Story
Apr 8, 201544m
Marla is so heavy she cannot stand up. Bedridden, her true weight is unknown but estimated at 800-lbs. Marla must face the facts about her health and the toll it takes on her supportive family if she is to save her health.