My 600-lb Life, Rose's Journey
Season 12, Episode 5
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Krystal S. has finally met the man of her dreams, but she won't let herself marry him until she can be sure that she won't become bedridden, and force him into the role of caretaker.
William's JourneyWilliam was always mobile and fairly athletic -- that is, until he wasn't. It's been years now since a knee injury derailed his sports career, and he's ballooned up over 600 pounds. Now, to lose weight he'll have to face up to how bad it's gotten.
Delana's JourneyWhen a regular trip to the grocery store turns into an emergency for the EMTs, Delana must admit how badly she needs Dr. Now's help to lose weight. Hopefully her road to recovery will lead her to reconcile with the daughter she's grown apart from.
Abi's JourneyAbi was struggling with his weight before a fluke accident left him mostly paralysed. Bedbound for seven years since then and topping 700 pounds, Abi's only hope for a future is to get Dr. Now's help to lose weight and find a way to stand up.
Rose's JourneyAt age 58, Rose had almost given up, and eaten herself to death, but it turned out her family needed her too much for her to go. Now she has more than 400 pounds to lose if she wants to get healthy for them, and she's determined to do it.
Shakyia's JourneyShakyia was always chubby, but now she has stopped leaving the house and makes no effort. Her older sister rallies her to Houston to meet Dr. Now and lose weight, but she'll be in for a shock when her mum decides that caring for her is just too much.
Charles' JourneyCharles replaced one addiction with another when he quit doing hard drugs. Now his BMI is over 100 and he can't stop eating. He needs Dr. Now's help, but with his brother doing everything for him, is he too comfortable to make the trek to Houston?
Show more- About this episode
- 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 (42 stones - 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.
- GenreEntertainment
- Seasons2
- ChannelHBOMax