About this season
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.
Episodes (7)
1. Jonathan's Journey
Aired 1 January 2025 • 84 min
Jonathan had his dream job, and he ate himself out of it; once an EMT first responder, he rarely leaves the room; his wife works full time to pay their bills; Jonathan must break the cycle of eating if he wants to keep his wife and his life.
2. Krystal A's Journey
Aired 8 January 2025 • 84 min
Krystal has never let her weight get in the way, but the truth is her weight has really started getting in the way; she has the husband of her dreams who supports her unconditionally, but she has to get weight loss surgery.
3. Karen's Journey
Aired 15 January 2025 • 84 min
Karen has gotten so out of control with her eating that she's developed a fear of leaving the house; she needs Dr. Now's help, but can Karen ever qualify for weight loss surgery if she won't leave the house?
4. Gary's Journey
Aired 22 January 2025 • 84 min
Gary doesn't leave the bed anymore, he has his mom and a bevy of caretakers to get him what he needs; but his life is slipping away from him; he is so overweight that just getting to Houston may be out of the question.
5. Jacky's Journey
Aired 29 January 2025 • 84 min
At 6'3 and over 700 pounds, Jacky has barely had a chance to live; she's never fit in anywhere; now that her parents have passed, she has a fresh chance to discover the world anew, but first she's got to lose 500 pounds; with bonus scenes.
6. DeShaun's Journey
Aired 5 February 2025 • 84 min
Deshaun takes being protective of his mom to the next level. He's over 700 pounds and won't leave his mother's apartment. Dr. Now and Dr. Paradise might be able to get him to leave the bedroom, but will Deshaun ever make it to Houston?
7. Juan's Journey
Aired 12 February 2025 • 84 min
Pastor Juan's love of food made him overweight, but it has never been a problem until recently, since he's gotten too big to preach and sing to his congregation. If Juan is to help others, he must first help himself by curbing his earthly appetite.