Shauny85 31 Posted October 21, 2016 Do any of you ever watch my 600 lb life? The show makes everything we r going through look so much more real. And easier to understand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted October 21, 2016 Most of us have watched many of the episodes. The worst thing to me are the ENABLERS anding these people cartons of fried chicken, etc. even when they are in the hospital. So if your mama says eat this chicken nugget say HELL NO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterflywarrior 241 Posted October 21, 2016 When I had cable, I watched it like crazy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PorkChopExpress 823 Posted October 21, 2016 I kind of wish the producers of the show would start following them a little later in the process, because we generally don't get to see much of their post-surgery successes/failures. Too much of the one year they follow these patients is in the pre-op phase. But I agree, seeing the enablers and watching people drop out of their lives by the end of the show says a lot about the challenges the super-obese face. Sometimes they are their own worst enemies, sometimes they browbeat people into enabling them, they bully their loved ones who don't know what to do...but sometimes, it's the loved ones who want to keep them where they are. It's an interesting and sad show, but I always end up wishing I could find out how they ultimately ended up doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shauny85 31 Posted October 21, 2016 I kind of wish the producers of the show would start following them a little later in the process, because we generally don't get to see much of their post-surgery successes/failures. Too much of the one year they follow these patients is in the pre-op phase. But I agree, seeing the enablers and watching people drop out of their lives by the end of the show says a lot about the challenges the super-obese face. Sometimes they are their own worst enemies, sometimes they browbeat people into enabling them, they bully their loved ones who don't know what to do...but sometimes, it's the loved ones who want to keep them where they are. It's an interesting and sad show, but I always end up wishing I could find out how they ultimately ended up doing.They have actually started doing like 10 yrs later or up to 10 yrs and most of the ppl have gained most of their weight back smh or even more weight.When I had cable, I watched it like crazyIts so addicted to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniella5 33 Posted October 21, 2016 I kind of wish the producers of the show would start following them a little later in the process, because we generally don't get to see much of their post-surgery successes/failures. Too much of the one year they follow these patients is in the pre-op phase. But I agree, seeing the enablers and watching people drop out of their lives by the end of the show says a lot about the challenges the super-obese face. Sometimes they are their own worst enemies, sometimes they browbeat people into enabling them, they bully their loved ones who don't know what to do...but sometimes, it's the loved ones who want to keep them where they are. It's an interesting and sad show, but I always end up wishing I could find out how they ultimately ended up doing.Maybe going to the Internet and look for the show sometimes they have the followups... Sent from my SM-G920T1 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PorkChopExpress 823 Posted October 21, 2016 Yeah, a lot of them you can kind of tell that they aren't mentally committed to the change and are likely to just right back to their old habits. Some people just can't be helped, no matter how hard you try. They have actually started doing like 10 yrs later or up to 10 yrs and most of the ppl have gained most of their weight back smh or even more weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
char3672 292 Posted October 21, 2016 I think new shows are supposed to start in January, hopefully they will go farther into their journey. Sent from my SM-G930T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted October 21, 2016 I kind of wish the producers of the show would start following them a little later in the process, because we generally don't get to see much of their post-surgery successes/failures. Too much of the one year they follow these patients is in the pre-op phase. But I agree, seeing the enablers and watching people drop out of their lives by the end of the show says a lot about the challenges the super-obese face. Sometimes they are their own worst enemies, sometimes they browbeat people into enabling them, they bully their loved ones who don't know what to do...but sometimes, it's the loved ones who want to keep them where they are. It's an interesting and sad show, but I always end up wishing I could find out how they ultimately ended up doing. The early shows followed a much longer time span, but the latest episodes seem to be more current so less time. They do go back and revisit some of the people in the Where Are They Now episodes. I find that depending on where I am on my journey I get different things every time I watch. Definitely go back and watch some of the older episodes. It has been interesting seeing Sr. Now's treatment evolve. He is finally on board with Protein and does more sleeves than he used to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigjake_35 19 Posted October 21, 2016 Love that show they're all available on Amazon video I've watched them a ton of times Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekker954 421 Posted October 21, 2016 Wish they would replace that surgeon, I don't care for him or his personality Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icantbelieveit 955 Posted October 21, 2016 I like dr. Now. He needs to be tough with many of them. Coddling them at this point wont help them. Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandy1010 15 Posted October 21, 2016 There is a series on YouTube called Fat Doctors. The name is annoying but the show is great. It follows Shore Summers and his bariatric team in England. It's kind of like My 600 lb Life it's a really great show and I'm addicted. I'm waiting for new Episodes but it gives you loads of info. I hope some of you watch. Sent from my N9132 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted October 21, 2016 I like dr. Now. He needs to be tough with many of them. Coddling them at this point wont help them. Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App Agree he needs to be tough. I really like that he puts them in the hospital and gets to see how the families sneak in food. They have had years of manipulating their families and he does not coddle. My heart breaks for some of them, yet there are some that make me angry at their attitude. We are l different. I guess when you reach such a morbid stage in life it cannot be helped that you want it your way. So sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolosmom7 740 Posted October 21, 2016 I get so angry at mothers - maybe that's not fair but come on! Would you hand your child poison? Or only poison in the form of McDs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
