

Overview
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.
Cast
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- TMDB ID
- 66014 ↗
- First aired
- 2012-02-01
- Last aired
- 2025-02-12
- Status
- Returning Series
- Genres
- Reality
- Creators
- Unknown
- Countries
- US
- Languages
- English
Family guidance
Age ratings
TV-14United States of America (US)
This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.
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All regional certifications (10)
TV-14United States of America (US)
This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.
12Brazil (BR)
Content suitable for viewers over the age of 12.
ADenmark (DK)
Suitable for a general audience.
15Denmark (DK)
For ages 15 and up.
K12Finland (FI)
Not allowed air before 5:00 p.m., not recommended for children under 12.
12Ireland (IE)
12A - No-one younger than 12.
12Poland (PL)
May contain some foul language, some violence, and some sexual content.
10APPortugal (PT)
No additional details available.
NC16Singapore (SG)
No additional details available.
Från 11 årSweden (SE)
No additional details available.













