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.
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- EN
- First aired
- February 1, 2012
- Last aired
- February 12, 2025
- Seasons
- 13
- Episodes
- 153
Season 1
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Dr. Younan Nowzaradan
as Himself
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