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.
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SeasonsSeen 0 of 156 episodes
- 5 episodes · 2012Mark season watched
- 8 episodes · 2014Mark season watched
- 10 episodes · 2015Mark season watched
- 12 episodes · 2016Mark season watched
- 14 episodes · 2017Mark season watched
- 18 episodes · 2018Mark season watched
- 20 episodes · 2019Mark season watched
- 16 episodes · 2020Mark season watched
- 13 episodes · 2020Mark season watched
- 15 episodes · 2022Mark season watched
- 8 episodes · 2023Mark season watched
- 7 episodes · 2024Mark season watched
- 7 episodes · 2025Mark season watched
- 3 episodes · 2012Mark season watched
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Dr. Younan Nowzaradanas Himself | as Himself |