

2012 · 13 seasons · — · ★ 6.3
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.
Start from S1E1 · Melissa's Story Part 1
2012
750-lb Henry begins his weight loss journey in the hopes of transforming himself in time to attend his high school reunion.