Name: Paula's Story
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 25 min

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A mother of two who is too ashamed of her size to be seen with her children; she is committed to regaining her confidence and being a proud mother.

My 600-Lb. Life

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James comes from a long line of family obesity; he is determined not to die as his sister and father did; he hopes to get gastric bypass and even start dating again.

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Paula has built a wall around herself to push people away; when she suddenly loses a loved one she can no longer ignore the threat of losing her own life.

Paula's Story

Christina has not left her house in two years due to her size; she has eaten herself into a state that will soon kill her if she does not change.

Christina's Story

Chuck weighs almost 700 pounds; he has had to downsize his business and his wife feels like a single-parent who is ready to leave him.

Chuck's Story

Penny has been bedridden for four years and moves to Texas to have gastric bypass; her unwillingness to make lifestyle changes could mean failure.

Penny's Story

A woman battles severe depression and has not left her Chicago basement in two years; the hope of having a life-changing surgery.

Olivia's Story

Zsaylnn needs to lose weight to be the mother her daughter deserves; her husband loves large women and does not support her goals.

Zsalynn's Story

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