Tanisha's Journey in Photos
Tanisha weighs around 600-lbs and she's desperate to survive for her kids and avoid her mother's tragic fate of dying at age 50 from super obesity. Now at 32, her future looks grim if she doesn't make a drastic change to save her life.
Tanisha and her family shop at the grocery store together.
Tanisha is disappointed by the results of her weigh in.
Tanisha waits for a doctor during a consultation.
Tanisha sits with Dr. Now for her consultation.
Tanisha and her family spend time at home.
Tanisha meets with Dr. Now for her consultation.
Tanisha finalizes paperwork with a nurse before heading to surgery.
A surgeon prepares with Tanisha for the operation.
Tanisha heads to surgery.
Tanisha wakes up and begins her recovery process after finishing surgery.
Tanisha gets weighed at the hospital.
Tanisha smiles with her daughters for a photo.