About My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?

"My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?" is an American reality television series that aired on TLC in 2015. The show follows patients who had previously featured on "My 600-lb Life" and gives viewers an update on their weight loss journeys. It provides an insight into the participants' efforts to shed weight, their experiences following drastic surgeries, and the mental struggles they encounter throughout the process.

Making / Production

Produced by Megalomedia, each episode typically focuses on one or two individuals and their weight loss journeys. The show has been praised for its reality depiction of the struggles and challenges faced by morbidly obese individuals, both physically and psychologically.

Actors

• Dr. Younan Nowzaradan: Known as Dr. Now, he is a renowned surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery. He is empathetic yet firm with his patients, guiding them through their weight loss journey.
• Various Patients: Those appearing on the show are real patients tackling obesity. Their roles are self, honestly portraying their struggle with weight loss and sharing their personal stories of hope, success, and sometimes, setback.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?" is a spinoff of the original "My 600-lb Life" reality show.
• Patients on the show have lost anywhere from 100 lbs to over 500 lbs after their surgeries and lifestyle changes.
• The show doesn’t just deal with physical transformation but also touches on the psychological aspects of dealing with morbid obesity.

Quotes

• "You're going through a lot of pain right now, more pain than you've ever been in your life. But you're still alive. And as long as you're alive, you still have a chance." - Dr. Now
• "I know I am risking my life with every bite I take, but not eating feels worse." - Patient.

Music, Soundtrack

• The series keeps a reality TV soundtrack with light background beats and music to underscore sensitive or dramatic moments.