The read
A Balasaur Score of 66 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.7/10. 13 seasons across 153 episodes so far, still running. Streaming on Disney+, Hulu, and Max.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
39 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 5 ep2012 |
| 2 | Season 2 | 8 ep2014 |
| 3 | Season 3 | 10 ep2015 |
| 4 | Season 4 | 12 ep2016 |
| 5 | Season 5 | 14 ep2017 |
| 6 | Season 6 | 18 ep2018 |
| 7 | Season 7 | 20 ep2019 |
| 8 | Season 8 | 16 ep2020 |
| 9 | Season 9 | 13 ep2020 |
| 10 | Season 10 | 15 ep2022 |
| 11 | Season 11 | 8 ep2023 |
| 12 | Season 12 | 7 ep2024 |
| 13 | Season 13 | 7 ep2025 |
Cast
- Dr. Younan Nowzaradanas Himself
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Themes
overweightsurgeonobesitydoctoreating disorderweight losslosing weightmedical documentaryhospital settingreality showfood addictionweight loss struggle