However, not all the individuals on the show follow Dr. Now’s advice.
Instead, it often comes down to deep-rooted psychological issues.
“Severe obesity is a complex physical and psychological condition with many components.
“Many refuse to admit they have any emotional compulsions or compulsive psychological disorders driving them to overeat.”
If you need help with an eating disorder, or know someone who is, help is available.
This affected him negatively in more ways than one.
It’s the only time I’m happy.”
Despite what the doctors suggest, he wants to lose the weight on his own.
His family is incredulous about his decision, but Rutland understands that not everyone gets it.
It’s not an easy decision for me not to do this," he says.
Nevertheless, it’s the path that he wants to take.
So far, Rutland’s plan is working.
According to People, he’s lost 160 pounds naturally.
Steven was known for relentlessly bullying his brother, Justin.
It was also revealed that Steven had an addiction to painkillers.
He did not appear to lose much weight post-surgery.
As far as we know, the brothers have been estranged since Steven stole Justin’s pain medication.
Weighing in at 530 pounds pre-surgery, Saeger hoped that bariatric surgery would allow her to start losing weight.
In the show, we also learn that she gained five pounds after having surgery.
The 28-year-old had suffered two miscarriages and was dealing with mental health issues due to a traumatic past.
“My weight is ruining my life.
I feel like it’s suffocating me.
I feel like a burden …
I feel like a burden to my family.
I feel like a burden to everyone in my life,” Murry said.
“With all the health issues you’ve got, you may not make it to 30.”
However, it seems that, since then, she has been able to lose some weight.
In a2019 YouTube video, Schenee said she lost over 300 pounds.
Bethany Stout
Season 8 cast member Bethany Stout was a controversial figure.
This particularly angered viewers since Bethany relied on her daughters to take care of her.
After her episode aired, Stout wanted to reset the air.
I had no control over what they choose to show.
I had a positive experience with Dr. Now and up until this moment, enjoyed the process.
They are well taken care of and always have been.
What you see on the show is a snippet that is orchestrated for TV."
Despite her decision to stop working with Dr. Now, things have improved for Stout.
On the show, we learn that Angie J was dealt a tough hand in life.
She experienced sexual abuse, addiction, homelessness, and divorce, which exacerbated her weight issues.
According toStarcasm, Angie J continued working with Dr. Now after the show and lost more than 330 pounds.
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Joyce Del Viscovo
Joyce Del Viscovo from Season 8 experienced many complications from her weight.
So I just want to say, ‘Shut up and give me the food!
And leave if you have a problem with it.'"
Unfortunately, Del Viscovo went against Dr. Now’s advice and dropped out of the program.
She did lose some weight, however.
At her last check-in with Dr. Now, she had lost a total of 134 pounds.
In her episode, we see that she misses doctor’s appointments and relies on fast food for comfort.
However, Lewis eventually had bariatric surgery and lost weight.
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Jeanne Covey
Jeanne Covey was a guest on the seventh season of “My 600-lb Life.”
Viewers likely remember her story, as it is yet another case of childhood trauma leading to food addiction.
As a child, Covey was treated badly by her grandmother and coped by eating sweets.
Working with Dr. Now was Covey’s second chance at life but things didn’t exactly go as planned.
So I’m just not in a place to do Dr. Now’s program."
Sutton weighed in at around 714 pounds, while Kiser weighed 549 pounds.
We see him becoming frustrated with his inability to change his eating habits.
Unfortunately, this leads him to take out his anger on Kiser.
As far as we know, Kiser and Sutton are still together to this day.
This can be an incredibly difficult task, particularly when overeating is related to traumatic experiences.
Despite her struggles to stick to the diet, Radonvic knew how dire her situation was.
I never know when my body is going to hit its limit," she said.
