They Weighed Over 600 Pounds, Now Their Lives Are Completely Different

Erica Wall started adding pounds because the only way she could comfort herself in her preteens (due to verbal abuse) was with food. That is not all. Her mother died so there were even more reasons to suffer. She ended up weighing 661 pounds when she entered the show, but the way she changed is impressive. Check her out in the next photo!

Erica is now unrecognizable after losing more than 300 pounds since she started the show. She does not stop here because she needs to be even thinner to undergo skin surgery, but the advantage is that she had found a significant other to make her strive.

In 2017 and weighing 605 pounds, Tracey was just beginning the show. She wanted to get into the surgery, but her health was not supporting her. She had to start loosing weigh especially because of her severe lymphedema, that caused over 400 pounds to add up mainly in her legs. You would not believe the change!

Tracey was one of the participants to lose weight and add half of it back. However, she eventually reached the 439 lbs level. In total she lost 166 lbs which made her able to receive the surgery she wished for, her lymphedema was then controllable, and her marriage improved.

When coming to the show, Pauline was considered the heaviest woman alive at 680 lbs. Wanting to receive professional aid and advice, the 47-year-old Guinness World Records holder turned to My 600 LBS Life. Her choice was for the best and look at how healthy she is now.

My 600 LBS Life changed her life completely. She was admitted into a hospital in order to be monitored while adopting an 800 calorie/day diet to lose weight. Because she struggled to keep her weight leveled, she underwent gastric bypass surgery to make sure that she is not coming back to her old self. Even though rumors say she died, her social media accounts show a healthy happy woman. The next woman you are about to see is such an inspiration!

Olivia’s story is both tragic and strong. Being the victim of physical and verbal abuse, she turned to her only supporter, food. Hiding in her mom's basement at 578 lbs she could not care for herself, and that became depressing. The 47-year-old realized that now it is time for a change, so she came to the show. Did she end up with a healthy weight? See for yourself in the next photo.

Olivia underwent two unsuccessful weight-loss surgeries, but even though the surgeon was skeptical, the third time was a charm. After the surgery, Olivia adopted a 1,000 calorie/day diet advised by her surgeon and lost 350 lbs. At the moment her weight counts less than 200 lbs and is keeping a healthy normal and social life. You won't believe how amazing she looks...

Henry Foots is a memorable patient thanks to his gentle nature and kind heart that was hiding under 750 lbs of weight. Wanting to impress his ex-colleagues in an upcoming high-school reunion and improving his health, he enrolled in the show. Did it work? Check him out.

Henry proved his determination and strong attitude by losing a shocking amount of 500 pounds by the end of the show. However, the sad news is that he died suddenly after a period of time. After battling with weight-loss, he could not even enjoy his new state. If you think this story is sad, you must see the next one.

When she was first weighed, Ashley was at 725 lbs. The cause behind her state is a food addiction due to sexual abuse as a child. Because of her weight, her biggest helper was her only 5-year-old who used to help his mom with what she could not do for herself. Her mom instincts did her right and look how she ended up.

At first, she lost a dramatic amount of 123 lbs in 4 weeks which made her fall into some health issues including perforated ulcer. She then decided to go slow on the weight loss, so she adopted a low-calorie diet. Even though she reached 270 lbs, she does not stop losing weight. In the meantime, she is enjoying life with her kid and husband.

Lola changed herself in two ways thanks to the My 600 lbs life show. She did not only lose weight thanks to the gastric bypass surgery, but she also became a woman thanks to the gender transformation surgery. Discovering her true self, she could then continue to lose weight bravely.

Lola, motivated and determined, reached the 300 lbs point. She decided that Chay is the identity she wants to have and that her battle with obesity must continue until she wins. The dynamic duo in the next story will make you want to lose weight.

A twin set weighting together 1,191 lbs decided it is time to change. Adding up weight due to being raised by an alcoholic mom, a drug-dealing dad and being molested by a family friend, the twins ended up finding comfort in food. The fear of losing each other made them fight. Look how they won the battle with obesity.

The twins lost enough weight to undergo gastric bypass surgery. They are still keeping a healthy lifestyle so they will lose more than those 200 lbs they achieved by now.

As many other My 600 lb Life participants, Ashley was herself a victim of physical and sexual abuse. She turned to food too at just 12 years old, and she ended up weighing 668 lbs as an adult. After finding the love of her life, she decided it is time to get healthy so they could live happily ever after. Did she succeed? Take a look at this.

Ashley did not only win the battle with obesity by losing 250 lbs, but she also made peace with her past. She is now active again and recovering from her childhood while enjoying her improved marriage due to the newfound self-confidence.

Because the fear of losing her marriage and her life was intense, at 650 lbs, Bettie Jo decided to turn to My 600 lb Life for help. After this good news, it only came worse. She found out she had a huge bone mass on her spine and being pregnant did not help her condition. She could only be operated after bringing her baby into the world. Even though it was supposed to be a beautiful moment she could end up paralyzed. Do you want to know what happened after?

Bettie has beaten the odds entirely. She gave birth to a healthy baby boy in 2016, but she continued losing weight and underwent surgery. She is hoping for a skin removal surgery after losing 250 lbs, but at the moment she is enjoying motherhood with her husband.