My 600-lb Life - Season 5

For some, looking in the mirror forces them to face their whole life of struggle through the lens of their physical appearance and just making it through another day is a triumph. This season of My 600-lb Life tells powerful stories of morbidly obese individuals, many who are home bound, relying on care just to live day-to-day as they make the decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery.

14 Episodes

Brandi and Kandi's Story

Season 5 - Episode 1

Twins Kandi & Brandi have a combined weight totaling over 1100lbs. These inseparable twins fear losing each other to obesity, so they make a...

Ashley R's Story

Season 5 - Episode 2

At 670 pounds Ashley must live in her parents' home with her husband. Desperate to save her life and her marriage, she decides it's time for...

Cynthia's Story

Season 5 - Episode 3

Cynthia is a 610-lb single mother raising five kids. She's been focused on her children, but now realizes what her death would mean for them...

Kirsten's Story

Season 5 - Episode 4

Weighing over 600-lbs Kirsten is close to losing her mobility. While she's trying to get control of her obesity she's also in danger of losi...

Doug's Story

Season 5 - Episode 5

After overcoming a dependence on drugs & alcohol, sneaking food is 660-lb Doug's last remaining vice. Can this husband, and father of 3 over...

Erica's Story

Season 5 - Episode 6

At 661 lbs, Erica regrets not keeping a promise to her mom. She hopes her siblings will help but they are reluctant based on past failures. ...

Diana's Story

Season 5 - Episode 7

Diana, a once thin & active woman, is now a prisoner to her 620lb body. Desperate to break free of her food addiction, she trades the comfor...

Michael's Story

Season 5 - Episode 8

Michael's massive 632lb body has left him completely dependent upon his family. If he doesn't learn to control his anger issues around food,...

Nicole's Story

Season 5 - Episode 9

Weighing over 700-lbs, Nicole is on the verge of leaving her two young children motherless. Trying to survive a family of addicts, she commi...

Tanisha's Story

Season 5 - Episode 10

Tanisha weighs around 600-lbs and she's desperate to survive for her kids and avoid her mother's tragic fate of dying at age 50 from super o...

James K's Story

Season 5 - Episode 11

Weighing 791-lbs, James is bedridden, unable to stand, and can barely move his legs. He may only have a few months to live, so his family ta...

Tracey's Story

Season 5 - Episode 12

Most of the extreme weight on Tracey's body resides in her shockingly misshapen legs. They're so massive with severe lymphedema, that gastri...

Steven & Justin's Story Part 1

Season 5 - Episode 13

Steven Assanti weighs nearly 800-lbs and his brother/nemesis, Justin, is almost 600-lbs. Though the brothers can't stand each other, their f...

Steven & Justin's Story Part 2

Season 5 - Episode 14

After a year on a weight loss program, Steven remains completely non-compliant, and Justin focuses on a new career instead of his diet. With...