Before her first consult with Dr. Now, Octavia hadn't weighed herself in seven months.
My 600-lb Life | Octavia
My 600-lb Life | Octavia
Octavia is a self taught jeweler, her first piece was a multicolored bracelet. Once she became bed bound, making jewelry became her way to make some money. She started selling her pieces through social media to friends and family.
My 600-lb Life | Octavia
Octavia had never been to Houston until she traveled to join Dr. Now's program. The last time Octavia left Kansas City was to visit family in Dallas when she was 40.
My 600-lb Life | Octavia After
The first thing Octavia wants to do when she recovers from her surgery is go to a water park in Kansas City...and go to a Beyonce concert!
My 600-lb Life | Brianne Before
In high school Brianne was an athlete, competing in softball, field hockey, and swimming. But prior to surgery, the only place she felt comfortable leaving the house for was for Church, two times a week.
My 600-lb Life | Brianne
At Brianne’s size she can burn around 140 calories for every 15 minutes of vacuuming.
My 600-lb Life | Brianne
Brianne and Rick's first date was to an Olive Garden, it's also where he proposed to her!
My 600-lb Life | Brianne
It took Brianne and Rick around three hours to get to the nearest airport. From there, the flight to Houston took around 3 hours.
My 600-lb Life | Brianne After
One of Brianne's long term goals is to go on mission trips with her church, and she hopes to travel to Israel once she reaches her target weight.
My 600-lb Life | Robin Before
My 600-lb Life | Garrett Before
My 600-lb Life | Robin
Robin has 13 total tattoos. Most of the tattoos were drawn by or inspired by her late sister Meshell.
My 600-lb Life | Robin
Robin uses social media strictly to post a bible verse every day. She hasn't missed a day in 3 years.
My 600-lb Life | Robin and Garrett
Robin's house in Kansas is roughly 700 miles away from Dr. Now's office in Houston.
My 600-lb Life | Garrett After
My 600-lb Life | Robin After
The first thing Robin wants to do after recovering from weight loss surgery is to take a long walk on the beach or go on an exotic vacation to Japan.
My 600-lb Life | Justin Before
My 600-lb Life | Justin
Justin's dream job is to be the CEO of his own digital marketing firm.
My 600-lb Life | Justin
Justin's surgery took an hour and a half to complete—he was in the hospital for 4 days to recover.
My 600-lb Life | Justin
Justin’s favorite place in Houston is the Arboretum & Nature Center
My 600-lb Life | Justin After
After he reaches his goal weigh, Justin wants to start training to become a boxer.
My 600-lb Life | Holly Before
My 600-lb Life | Holly
Holly listened to Josh Groban the entire 12 hour trip from Georgia to Houston.
My 600-lb Life | Holly
Holly was shocked by the number of people in Houston compared to her town in Georgia.
My 600-lb Life | Holly
Holly was even more nervous about her second weight-loss surgery. The health risks of bariatric surgery are much lower than the health risks of obesity itself.
My 600-lb Life | Holly After
Holly hopes to open her own practice like Dr. Lola one day.
My 600-lb Life | Lacey Before
My 600-lb Life | Lacey
It’s roughly 1,300 miles from Lacey’s hometown in Michigan to Houston, TX.
My 600-lb Life | Lacey
Lacey’s biggest fear is letting Dr. Now down.
My 600-lb Life | Lacey
Lacey sees Dr. Now as a stern grandfather and loves his dry sense of humor.
My 600-lb Life | Lacey After
My 600-lb Life | Brandon Before
My 600-lb Life | Brandon
Brandon is a talented guitar and piano player, he also once considered moving to Italy to sing opera.
My 600-lb Life | Brandon
Brandon was originally scared of weight-loss surgery, but after talking to Taylor’s mom he had faith that everything would be okay.
My 600-lb Life | Brandon
When Brandon reaches his target weight, he would love to open his own music studio and travel to Italy.
My 600-lb Life | Brandon After
My 600-lb Life | Maja Before
My 600-lb Life | Maja
When Maja was young, she loved to play with the baby lambs on her Grandmother's farm.
My 600-lb Life | Maja
Maja wasn’t afraid of Dr. Now when they first met, she loved his dry sense of humor.
My 600-lb Life | Maja
Maja hopes to travel to Serbia once she reaches her target weight.
My 600-lb Life | Maja After
My 600-lb Life | Tiffany Before
My 600-lb Life | Tiffany
The last time Tiffany left Washington was to travel to an amusement park in California when she was 8 years old.
My 600-lb Life | Tiffany
Before Tiffany's trip to Texas, the only states she had been to were Oregon and California.
My 600-lb Life | Tiffany
When Tiffany reaches her target weight, the first clothing item she wants to buy is a cute summer dress.
My 600-lb Life | Tiffany After
My 600-lb Life | Destinee Before
My 600-lb Life | Destinee
Destinee’s favorite photo in her house is a photo of Marilyn Monroe.
My 600-lb Life | Destinee
Destinee’s biggest fear was not waking up from surgery.
My 600-lb Life | Destinee
Destinee’s dream is to become a professional singer. Once she recovers from surgery, she hopes to take it more seriously.
My 600-lb Life | Destinee After
My 600-lb Life | Jeanne Before
My 600-lb Life | Jeanne
It is a 230-mile drive from Jeanne’s hometown to Houston.
My 600-lb Life | Jeanne
Jeanne likes that Dr. Now helps obese people, rather than ignoring them.
My 600-lb Life | Jeanne
Jeanne’s long-term goal is to move away from Texas and to write a book.
My 600-lb Life | Jeanne After
My 600-lb Life | Aaron Before
My 600-lb Life | Aaron
Aaron's favorite hobbies are cross stitching and woodworking.
My 600-lb Life | Aaron
Aaron’s fondest childhood memory is a camping trip he took with his father.
My 600-lb Life | Aaron
When Aaron reaches his target weight, he hopes to learn how to sail a boat and travel.
My 600-lb Life | Aaron After
My 600-lb Life | Annjeanette Before
My 600-lb Life | Annjeanette
Annjeanette’s favorite aspect of living in Oregon is how green everything is.
My 600-lb Life | Annjeanette
Annjeanette’s favorite aspect of Dr. Now is that even though he acts tough, he always cares.
My 600-lb Life | Annjeanette
When Annjeanette reaches her target weight, she would love to travel to Greece.
My 600-lb Life | Annjeanette After
My 600-lb Life | LaShanta Before
My 600-lb Life | LaShanta
LaShanta’s favorite part of living in her small Louisiana town is that she knows everyone.
My 600-lb Life | LaShanta
LaShanta’s favorite thing about Dr. Now is how straightforward he is.
My 600-lb Life | LaShanta
LaShanta has never been outside of the United States, once she reaches her target weight she wants to travel to Paris.
My 600-lb Life | LaShanta After
My 600-lb Life | Cillas Before
My 600-lb Life | Cillas
Cillas’ favorite childhood memory is going to an amusement park with his mother.
My 600-lb Life | Cillas
Cillas was extremely nervous to meet Dr. Now, but was relieved by his kindness when they finally met.
My 600-lb Life | Cillas
Cillas’ long term goal is to start working full-time again.
My 600-lb Life | Cillas After
My 600-lb Life | Angie J Before
My 600-lb Life | Angie J
When Angela reaches her target weight, she hopes to return to work in the mortgage business.
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