My 600-lb Life

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 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.

When 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 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.

At 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 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 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?