The read
13 seasons across 153 episodes so far, still running.
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
Stills
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Themes
overweightsurgeonobesitydoctoreating disorderweight losslosing weightmedical documentaryhospital settingreality showfood addictionweight loss struggle