Doctor Reacts to MY 600 LB LIFE: Can She Overcome EMOTIONAL EATING and Food ADDICTION?

[@gracehowell.]

THAT is how you do tough love. No insults, no shaming, no shouting. Just firmness.

[@Sewingbee23]

Firm but fair. Telling hard truths

[@dancetx]

Exactly! I can't believe how many people shame/scare others for no reason and call it "though love". Bullshit, that's not love - you're just giving them trauma

[@seecanon5840]

Try the truth in the way it’s meant to be.

[@anthonypena955]

All, keep our family in prayer. I lost my youngest half sister to gun violence. There will be no video today or Saturday. Sunday's video is prerecorded. I will be back on Tuesday and will share the details then. I'm ok; It's been tough, but I'm trying to keep busy as I deal with the loss. Thank you to all that reached out with concerns. ♥️Blove

[@nostalgic.roulette]

I never realised it but my doctor and parents shamed me for ruining my eyesight more and more and that just discourages from trying to fix it and its been getting worse i just cant bring myself to do it :(

[@andrewroark614]

Forget her losing the the oxygen. She gained a smile by losing just 50lbs.

[@sleepyyam5391]

it'd be pretty hard to smile if she couldn't breathe

[@Really_Roby]

Losing the oxygen is far more important than just the number on the scale. Just saying.

[@momkatmax]

You are very sweet to recognize that!

[@fionagregory8078]

Losing* spelling matters

[@fionagregory8078]

@@Really_Roby glad you can spell.

[@adrianabonitaaziz]

Many of them were sexually assaulted , or neglected by their parents , so food is the only "friend" they trust .. It's so sad

[@CAMarg-zs1xq]

I noticed that...so many of them have had traumatic experiences

[@gazepskotzs4]

Food can be very addictive to some.

[@h.r.9563]

Mental health care is prohibitively expensive

[@squidballs]

@@h.r.9563 not because of money, but my father refuses to let me see a therapist. I have no idea why.

[@SpookyKuromiii]

@·Ēłłē· ᗩsђ I hope you're doing well

[@cbailey009]

I started tearing up when she lost the 56 pounds and I noticed she was wearing makeup. She's was proud of her self and felt good enough to take the time to put makeup on. I dont think people really think about how big a deal that is.

[@nolantoney4577]

As a dude, a lot of us males say that women just wear makeup to hide insecurities and that they would rather them be natural. Thing is, makeup helps most break out of their shells, to not worry about insecurities, hell, what's pretty is your confidence in yourself. You wouldn't dress up nice, style your hair, and apply beauty products if you were to ashamed of yourself or your body confidence is too low. Y'all are gorgeous with and without.

[@nolantoney4577]

She's definitely super pretty for that.

[@user-pm2zv9fs5r]

@@nolantoney4577 that is so true. to me it's just something to elevate the look, like jewelry. not to mention, why do people point out other's insecurities thats really fucked up.

[@Mario998plays]

@Ana Laura Fuentes if she thought she was pretty on the outside she wouldn't have worn makeup 😑

[@randib.588]

So very true. I struggle with deep insecurities and believe I do not deserve to be stylish or stand out in any way, that I do not deserve to even want to make myself look nice. I feel like the amount of self-love she had to put on makeup is terrifically inspiring.

[@LuxeMindsetVibes]

As a "My 600 Pound Life" aficionado, I can tell you she lost the weight and kept it off. Her husband cheated and she left him. On the update episode, she was living her best life.

[@sunshinem.7741]

Thank you so much for the relay! I'm so proud of this lady 😭

[@dagnyarizona]

Yay, I was in tears already 2 minutes in, so glad she is doing better!

[@hauntedshadowslegacy2826]

Yo, just goes to show that the hubby lost out. Good on her!

[@yfsgom]

Yeah he didn't look that excited that she was losing weight. But he showed his true colors and she will be better off because of it.

[@BayouKitchenGuy]

Did he cheat with someone that is big? Because i watch a episode in a pass the woman lost a whole lot of weight and then the man cheated with bigger women because he like big women. 👀😒

[@hannahriley8085]

I've always thought that food addiction is the hardest thing to address because it's not like alcohol addiction where you can abstain, everyone needs to eat to live so it must be so difficult

[@CAMarg-zs1xq]

Exactly

[@Partyfreaker]

Food addiction is very hard mentally. But alcohol, benzodiapam addiction is a physical addiction, meaning that you have to taper off slowly or else your body will literally die from withdrawal symptoms. Physical withdrawal is so worse when you have them, because your body is screaming both mentally and physically for drugs. It's like you can't sit still, sweating, feeling nervous without anything you can do to make it stop, your heart will begin to race, and that is just the beginning and already begins within the same day of quitting, the next day you can't sleep at all, your getting very sick, diarrhea, vomiting, your mind is playing tricks on you while you can't even complete a normal sentence, you scream internally and feel like your dying and even while your body is exhausted from the constant alertness and sleep deprivation, it's unable to calm down because it doesn't have the natural chemicals in the brain to do so. Eventually patients with severe alcohol, ghb or diazapam withdrawal can die from the extreme stress that is put on the body. Don't get me wrong, a food addiction would suck ass because you always need to eat, but when you quit taking (physical dependent) drugs, your body will only calm down when you take another dose. And that will keep you in that viscous circle forever until you get help or reduce your dose very slowly every few weeks. Mental withdrawal is mind over matter, physical addiction is just you being a prisoner in your body without any escape for weeks or months.

[@hannahriley8085]

@@Partyfreaker yep I agree, it's bad . I've been addicted to opiates, opioids and crack cocaine for almost 30 years so i as much as anyone know the struggle! X

[@Partyfreaker]

@@hannahriley8085 Wow that sounds really heavy! I hope you have found the help and willpower to get off the drugs. I've been addicted to ghb for 4 years and been in a coma multiple times. Now i'm clean but unfortunately due to heavy chronic pain i'm now forced to take fentanyl to live a normal life. I have mixed feelings about them, i know i don't take them recreational but i'm physical dependent, it reminds me of the time I was a "junkie". I hope you're doing well and that you have found a way to love yourself and your envoirment without taking something 🤗

[@Cherry-jv1su]

@@Partyfreaker bro do meditation and engage ur self In other activities it will help u more

[@yoghurtpak]

These are the stories I like best. She makes no excuses and does everything her doctor asks her to. I'm sure the first time she could shower by herself must have felt so good.

[@0Funker0]

Exactly. She was very realistic, and I'm sure exactly the type of patients dr's want to see. Didn't see any excuses or blame.

[@Sunny-zm9wr]

@@gaydonaldtrump you've met most fat people?

[@0Funker0]

@@gaydonaldtrump I am overweight, not nearly this big though. I have a hard time getting started. I've only been overweight for a few years, and in my mind I think I fooled myself into thinking that as soon as I try I'm going to be thin again.

[@ItsViolaRose]

Everyone does that. You just like tidy easy stories about people who were easily successful and don't want to support people who try so hard and can't lose weight.

[@peggedyourdad9560]

@@ItsViolaRose nobody has said that here. I think what people are talking, about are the ones that refuse to even try and even actively go against the people trying to help them. Nobody is shaming those who have a much harder time, every body is different and responds to weight loss methods differently.

[@nameinsertunavailable8711]

Something that I definitely appreciate about Dr. Youn is that he doesn't condemn a person. He expresses joy for Laura that she lost so much weight.

[@NoName-ld7gg]

See, kids? Body shaming doesn't do crap except for making them even more unwilling than before.

[@melemetcalf1681]

That part was so cute. Lol

[@TrufflesMushroom]

I think that's why we like him so much: we can tell that he's in this business because he genuinely feels for people and wants to improve peoples' lives. It's that good will. No judgement, just a keen eye for assessment, sure skill, and the type of personality that gets fulfillment and real happiness from helping. It makes his reactions less stressful than most other channels and a lot healthier for our psyches.

[@somemonkeystirnerite]

@@NoName-ld7gg and inspiring them and motivating them to keep on going and eating more does just as much damage that’s why you gotta educate them and push away their motivation into a new one that sets a goal in getting healthier and losing weight.

[@lovelana3595]

@@TrufflesMushroom Yes! 🙌

[@LeviShmevi]

I love her. She wasn't bitter or spiteful, just sad. She knew what had to be done and she pushed through it.

[@colesmith7509]

I really like it. It’s awful to see so many blame others because we all know they know who’s really at fault. They can’t really convince themselves (to make them feel better) but it stops them from progressing. It’s a lose-lose situation

[@DJrosevalentine]

And her husband wasn't toxic and wanting to keep her big. Its crazy when the husband's in this show get mad and threaten to leave when they wanna lose weight.

[@casscat7]

i felt so sad for her, she seemed so miserable dealing with all this. and i love how it didn't make her spiteful or bitter, which can happen to people who become miserable.. she is inspiring. i felt so sorry for her... im glad she pushed through it and just did what had to be done. and im so happy to know that she's progressed well

[@casscat7]

@@DJrosevalentine he's a good and supportive husband, he isn't being insecure or judgemental or any of that. she is very lucky.. it's sad that there are people out there would would actually leave someone just because they got big and are struggling, which jas happened to some people. it's sad

[@ivamanral989]

@@casscat7 he cheated and she left him so

[@divyaprakashjain3688]

Hats off to those people who still are with them taking care of them with love and passion.

[@SjofnBM1989]

Unfortunately on the flipside a lot of the times the people taking care of them are the ones that got/keep them in this predicament

[@calmingdragon2862]

She's not with him anymore

[@NoName-ld7gg]

@@calmingdragon2862 Who?

[@nic-2144]

@@NoName-ld7gg Laura's boyfriend in the video

[@droxina]

Because fat people are so difficult to love, yes.

[@mettebak751]

You can also see, that she is happier just after losing 56 lbs, because she wears make up and smiles alot. She is so proud☺️☺️

[@0Funker0]

Yeah and she kept the momentum which is probably kind of rare

[@Puppylove-vd1jb]

Also she left her abusive bf

[@blessmeachoo6]

@@Puppylove-vd1jb She was still married to him in the last clip. I don't think we can assume he's abusive though from this alone.

[@ItsViolaRose]

Yeah that's a trick of filmography where they tie the plot into a neat little bundle and follow a narrative. People don't want the truth. Just success stories. It's media.

[@chubbybunny6975]

@@ItsViolaRose Why are you commenting such bloody negative things everywhere??? Dude if you're ONLY seeing the negative side of a SUCCESS story, then you're the issue here. Like bro if you're depressed and can't express or feel any joy, especially over seeing other people happy and improving their lives, go see a therapist???

[@lauraloukkola1489]

I love how empathetic you look, when you're watching these episodes. You never look like you judge and you speak with the kindest terms. I've watches almost every episode of this show that has aired in Finland and I've seen people on youtube making fun of these people. You don't do that and it's really nice to see.

[@ladyrubi611]

❤ i noticed that.

[@vimana0062]

Agreed

[@meganmccampbepl1321]

YES, he seems so caring and understanding of the fact everyone goes though different things in life, and everyone reacts differently to those situations at no fault of their own.

[@itsgaylebitxh]

She isn't at a healthy weight but she worked her @$$ off. I would be miserable if anyone made fun of her. She lost 200+ lbs!

[@vjapple3083]

You can really tell Dr.Youn really cares about this lady and people like her. Best doctor on KZbin!!!!!

[@exgoxpotato7382]

One of the best. Don't forget Mama Doctor Jones and Dr. Mike and maybe some other doctors on KZbin :)

[@pastel3313]

I agree, there are good doctors on ty

[@-________-9267]

What about dr Mike

[@NahNo-xy2kq]

Lolol i clicked because how concerned he looked on the thumbnail

[@gabriellegeorge2648]

@@exgoxpotato7382 I'd add Violin MD and Antonio J Webb's channels to the list

[@theemarydee1610]

No one, including myself, gets morbidly obese without having an eating disorder. When I’ve lost weight, I have lost so much weight off my heart from childhood sexual abuse. There’s always a reason why we continue to abuse our bodies. I really appreciated this response video because I’m started my process to weight loss surgery last month. I am thankful that she agreed to share her story with a camera tagging along!

[@newprojects7847]

Actually having a bad relationship with fod IS an eating disorder. The stereotype going around about having ED is usually being very skinny or being skinny to the bone. This is untrue. eating disorders are a mental disorder, NOT a body type. You DO have an eating disorder that made you eat to the point of being (like you said) "morbidly obese". I am truly sympathetic about what you have gone through and you are included in my prayers. We, in The Old Path, care about you and always include people who are victims in our prayers. I am sorry this is the only thing I can do. Remember that someone abusing your body does NOT mean YOU have the right to do it to your own body. Eating disorders can either make someone hate food or be obsessed with it. That's the shortest description I can give about it. We used to have a research paper on it and realized it goes both ways, bone thin and morbidly obese. Let's listen to the word of God together and get closer to Him. God will avenge you like how He will avenge me for the abuse I've been through.

[@Michelle-hw4wj]

@@newprojects7847 that’s what they said.

[@TiaHauserNYC]

@@newprojects7847 i was just about to say the same thing.

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

Hope u r doing better. I’m just the opposite of u. I starve to forget.

[@alskarmode]

@@newprojects7847 you commented just to repeat what OP said? Because they literally said it’s an ED

[@lilitheden748]

I always feel sorry for these obese people. They have more problems than just being overweight. Mostly they have had some bad experience of violence in their life

[@lynnef9330]

Exactly. The weight is just the symptom of either an emotional or physical trauma that typically occurs in childhood. I hope she’s in counseling to treat the actual cause.

[@NoName-ld7gg]

But there was never a mention of such trauma. Let's not stereotype them all into the category of emotional eaters please.

[@lynnef9330]

@@NoName-ld7gg Your comment contradicts itself. “Emotional eating” IS, by it’s very definition, an act of suppressing negative emotions such as sadness, stress, loneliness, depression, a major life event etc. There’s no stereotyping in my comment. 🙄

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

Yep. Just like drug addicts and alcoholics, food addicts usually suffered from a severe trauma oftentimes childhood trauma which is hard to overcome.

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

@@NoName-ld7gg then do research on it. That's what I have done and it changed my thoughts completely. I recommend you start with Dr. Gabor Mate.

[@jaysmok2893]

As someone who is morbidly obese, I can really identify with Laura's struggles. Hoping to get bariatric surgery myself within the next couple of years, so wish me luck.

[@peggedyourdad9560]

Good luck on your journey, I wish you the best of luck.

[@hauntedshadowslegacy2826]

Good luck!

[@jewin-your-mom]

I wish you the best of luck! I’m very happy for you! ^v^

[@catalanketo]

Good luck! And maybe you could try the same diet that she did, a low carb diet (under medical supervision) and perhaps you won't need the surgery.

[@Fiona-68]

I know some doctors say that you have to actually lose weight to get a bariatric surgery which to me is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. I know some weight is necessary so that you can CHANGE and do better but doctors get crazy. I weigh 225 and am 5 ft tall. They actually told me I need to lose weight even though I already eat healthy. It's just stupid. I pray you find a good doctor who can help you on your weight loss journey and I wish you the best of luck in your healing.

[@skarrlettewinter6669]

It really hit me when Dr. Now said: "do you *think* you can do that?" And she said: "yes, I *will*..." It takes a lot to put that amount of faith in yourself. I'm really proud of her.

[@thecraftycyborg9024]

“What kind of doctors are those?” The same kind who told me I can’t possibly actually be in pain as I was a healthy looking 17yo. The kind who ignored the xrays of the large bone cyst in my femur in the surgical scars (12” long) on my leg. I was finally diagnosed with CRPS 6 full years later. If you plan to go google that, Wikipedia has a decent entry on it... but be aware there is no cure, no treatments, and descriptions of the pain it causes may lead you to lose your lunch. The pain is equivalent to terminal bone cancer,

[@andromedaspark2241]

Sounds like the doctors I've run into. Went to 4 ERs over 2 weeks. They kept giving me antibiotics and sending me home, even though tests showed no infection, so they were useless. Ended up in the hospital 2 weeks, pyoderma gangrenosum on my face. Google that, almost lost half my face, it's disgusting, autoimmune melts your flesh off. Doctors are busy and do just enough to get you out. Anything unusual gets botched. Im sorry you're dealing with that. Sounds really unpleasant. 😔

[@catalina3710]

I just want to tell I'm so sorry for that in the name of those doctors. I really wish you can find joy in life through this hard situation you're in. ¡Ánimo desde Colombia y muchos abrazos fuertes!

[@thecraftycyborg9024]

@@andromedaspark2241 - Sounds like what you’ve been through is equally unpleasant! I can see where the first impression would be an infection, but once a culture came back, the entire plan should have changed. What fucking idiots they were to you! Do you have permanent damage to contend with? I’m guessing yes but I’ve seen some near-miracles before. ERs have an equally bad track record with CRPS. Most undiagnosed patients make at least one, if not a dozen+, trip(s) to the ER in the years before diagnosis. If your CRPS is especially visible with severe edema and weirdly colored limbs, they might give you a quick shot of narcotics then let you go. That’s it. After awhile, even the most visible of cases get ignored and the patient is labeled a drug addict or drug seeker. My pain doc tells his CRPS patients (all 6 of us, lol- gotta love rare shit! something you certainly understand) to NEVER go to the ER for anything CRPS related unless you’re having seizures, brain swelling, or heart issues (it causes some fucking weird symptoms for a small percentage of patients, I got the heart complications). Instead we call him and he brings us in ASAP for whatever is needed. For me that’s usually IV lidocaine, a dose of an IV narcotic known time make people extremely tired, and possibly a spinal injection if it’s not going to mess with my normal biweekly spinal injections. His goal is as much to knock me out as it is to stop the pain, as the pain keeps you from sleeping which causes more pain and so on. He’s started talking about retiring and I’m kinda freaking out and so scared to change docs.

[@jlinus7251]

A lot of doctors don't actually care about their patients health which sucks. We're just numbers for them

[@andromedaspark2241]

@@thecraftycyborg9024 I have odd scarring and some ongoing issues, but not severe pain like you're talking about. They were actually shocked it healed so well and the facial paralysis went away totally (that was the scariest) They type of pain you describe would make anyone want to faint for days. At least you do have a doctor now who handles your case with care. I hope he will transition your care to a trusted colleague when he retires. Maybe he could help by giving you information on the plan for that to ease your mind.

[@shellpen7866]

I feel so much joy when I see other people lose a lot of weight! Coming from someone who was getting up there in obesity! I have lost 34 pounds I was 242 now I am 208! Still got more to lose but on the right track!

[@maybee...]

Good for you shell! Keep your positive attitude. Feeling good and being healthier is so worth it.

[@soso_inhiding_8431]

That’s great!

[@shanafondon8767]

Im so proud of you

[@deniseabrams7212]

Good for you👋👋👋

[@beckymedvetz228]

Nice job she’ll! Please stick with it.

[@PatienceMarie88]

Dr Youn, I just need to say that even with all your accomplishments of being a medical professional, your most notable accomplishment in my eyes is being such a kind and understanding person. Also the fact that the only "sponsor" you have is yourself. It's so refreshing to see a medical professional on KZbin who isn't after greed, and has a goal of educating instead. Thank you for being who you are ❤️.

[@MrsSaxophonegirl]

It’s been two years since my gastric sleeve and I don’t regret it one bit. My sugar addiction is still a huge issue that I struggle with every day, but losing 140lbs has made it worth it. I can’t tell you how amazing it is to see your feet when you look down or how easy it is to get up and turn off the lights.

[@xTheMazeRunner]

Proud of you 💕

[@lilsunflower9655]

PROUD OF YOU!!! You can do it!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kimmyball4961]

I wish I could go back 15 years and do the sleeve instead of the gastric bypass. Yes I lost more weight at a faster rate but all these years later im having problems. Im not gaining the weight back but I've started not being able to hold food down. For the past year and a half I've been living on yogurt and a few other little things. Anything else and it comes right back up. Im a veteran so I see doctors at the vet clinic. I've been trying and trying to get a referral to see a gastric bypass physician to find out whats going on. The VA keeps giving me the run around. Its torture to make meals for my family everyday and not be able to enjoy them as well. They also quit my vitamin injections which I was told I'd need forever because of the surgery. Sorry im babbling........

[@lambchop206]

congrats! keep going x

[@joseemarchand9571]

Wow congratulations, that's an amazing accomplishment !

[@jenniferjones1470]

"As doctors we are meant to help people get better, not help them to die" Dr. Youn THANK YOU FOR SAYING THAT

[@taramorris9101]

say it louder for the american gov in the back👏🏻👏🏻

[@ZerudaDensetsu]

Sometimes dying is the most humane thing though, say someone has terminal cancer and is in pain constantly. Obviously this is not that situation though.

[@Tzara86]

True, but Doctors should have the ability to also help people pass peacefully.

[@ohmygosh4761]

When you tell them what to do and the patient refuses that's literally what you're doing. Writing prescriptions until they stop coming in to see you. Drs can only do so much. Now doctors can't even tell them that they're fat, they have to shirt around the issue because everyone is shouting body shaming. If they don't listen and make excuses just keep treating them until they die

[@miscellaneouscell]

@@ohmygosh4761 100% True a lot of people are not ready to accept help. A lot of these people might have genetic problems leading to obesity, but most of them suffer from a food addiction. It's like telling a heroin addict just stop taking drugs its so easy. The same can be said about a morbidly obese person just eat an apple instead of crisps. If a person is not ready to address their psychological issues, doctors won't be much help if the person refuses treatment.

[@LeviShmevi]

The day in health class where I learned that low fat things are usually filled with sugar and make you gain weight...I felt so betrayed! Thank god I wasn't a heavy kid because it took them FOURTEEN YEARS to explain that to my whole class.

[@melissaharris3389]

My husband accidentally bought low fat sour cream once; which, is actually HIGH suger sour cream...I never buy substitute ladden foods just choose to eat less of the real stuff.

[@jafrinkhan8172]

then what should we eat?

[@alice-8566]

@@jafrinkhan8172 you can find perfectly healthy things to eat, but a lot of the stuff that’s labeled low fat usually has a ton of other not beneficial stuff like sugar or unnecessary carbs, etc

[@MoNehNeh17]

Jafrin Khan just eat the normal versions of the foods but control your portions and try to drink warm (not room temperature, hotter) water with your meals as it aids in digestion. Sodas are terrible for you but personally i drink probably 1-2 a day because my restaurant has a soda machine but my metabolism is crazy fast so i dont gain weight from them BUT some of my teeth are starting to rot and becoming sensitive so avoid them if possible, i like juices better but water (not Gatorade, Powerade or flavored water) But the main part is reading food labels taking into account the daily percentages of those things before and after you eat them, and absolutely avoiding mindless eating for boredom or during tv, whenever possible.

[@Elaan021]

@@jafrinkhan8172 As someone who struggles with weight, the best way I can explain is just "move more, eat less" in the sense that you want to match your input with your output. At the end of the day, what you eat is secondary to how you eat. Yes, the what is important, but eating to match your output is a good way to start.

[@RikoLime]

Really the hardest part of changing your diet and eating habits are the first month or two. Your body literally bounces back and forth and makes you crave those items, but if you make it through, youll find you no longer crave those items. Then you just have to make sure you dont "splurge and reward yourself" by returning to those old habits.

[@piagebot2943]

Yeah I remember at the beginning of quarantine where all I wanted was fast food but now just thinking about it makes me sick to my stomach with all the grease

[@LauraRodriguez-kv9np]

That's true for most people, but it is important to remember it can be different for folks with binge eating disorders or food addictions. Which, most of the folks on this show have.

[@jellysharkbat]

If you have disordered eating, a couple months isn't the hardest part. Every month is. For how long depends on the person and their situation, but it'll bounce between being hard sometimes, being easy other times, then being back to hard. It's not a linear thing and it can easily take many months or years to control.

[@geministargazer9830]

That’s not true. I went on a no sugar diet and I suddenly started craving soda, which I only occasionally drank before. I even stopped having 2 sugars in my tea. But 3 months later I was still craving sugar and I’d only lost a little bit of weight. And it was such a pain in the ass, I couldn’t even have most breads, no sauces. It sucked, wasn’t worth it. Not for a couple kilos of weight loss. Although my weight gain has always been hormonal from birth control.

[@lilsunflower9655]

Yes I agree!!!!! Man I just decided to go plant based and exercise 5 days a week 3 weeks ago, I wanted to change my lifestyle forever, rather than go on a diet (since they never work long term) and because I have gained 20 lbs that I am not happy about n I have bad genes, so I need to get ahead of it before I let myself get obese like most of my family on my momma’s side. Anyways, my dog unexpectedly died last week... it was sooo hard to not revert back to eating bad shit. I wanted to eat my feelings so badly. Especially sweets. I didn’t exercise for almost a week bc I was so sad. Which I probably should’ve stayed with it anyways but it was so unexpected I was heartbroken. but I am proud that I stayed away from the addictive foods even during such a hard time. It made me realize I can stick with this, if I can lose my baby and stay strong. I’m happy I’ve been able to stay away from meat and

[@professionalpainthuffer]

I love dr youn's level of respect. Morbid obesity is more akin to alcoholism than just being a little chubby - extreme conditions require extreme causes. None of the people on shows like this are not traumatized or hurting in some way. Some people choose to cope with their issues with alcohol or drugs, some people cope with food.

[@lj5781]

Well said, very true. I don't think people remember this sometimes.

[@emily9347]

Dr. Youn's face conveys a type of friendliness and compassion that I'm not capable of fully describing

[@cmpvariety1764]

Unfortunately I can't see his face because I'm blind but I will tell you this that his voice has the same compassion. You can just hear that he cares about people in his voice.

[@ariahazelwood3842]

@@cmpvariety1764 this comment put a big smile on my face. Yeah, Dr. Youn is sunshine in every sense of the word ☺️

[@anniepayne2491]

I like his mixture of common sense and compassion.

[@SuperLadyDanger]

Have to appreciate that even though he’s a cosmetic surgeon who takes care of himself and isn’t her doctor, Dr. Youn seems to genuinely care for her health and well-being. Compassion is an incredible asset for Drs that I’m glad he hasn’t lost!

[@andromedaspark2241]

Doctors who care are hard to find. There are more doctors who do very little than ones who care to find a solution to an illness.

[@barbara_LL]

The thing that I like the most about him it's his incentive to think quite a lot before getting a plastic surgery, most doctors I've heard of are assholes that kinda os manipulate you into getting the surgery

[@ajh2295]

... Dr Youn *nods sympathetically* at everything ... until they show the fried food *freezes, eyes pleading* "Nooooooo!!!!! Don't eat thaaaaatttt!!!"

[@luisperez214]

You can tell he truly cares for the patients and doesn’t judge them. But that food though ...

[@squidballs]

I absolutely hate fried food, it makes me feel unhealthy.

[@geraldlomeda9726]

I feel so bad for the woman... the fact that she just wanna die bc she doesent wanna be a burden to her family made me so sad to see that this is reality and we gotta face it.. I feel so mad about myself not being a help to everyone who got it rough...

[@NotEvenOneShit]

It's great that you feel that compassion to help. Too many people look at the morbidly obese and say "Such a disgusting glutton. Don't they know they shouldn't be like that." The reality is that they do know and it is deeply difficult for them. People need to be more compassionate and less judgemental.

[@trinityblake2790]

@@NotEvenOneShit I agree

[@preranalal]

@@NotEvenOneShit yes exactly. I really think it's important for people to understand that these people are struggling and instead of throwing insults and making a mockery, we should be kind to them, empathetic and learn to support them through a difficult time like this

[@squirrlycellist]

I can't imagine having to have other bathe you. Poor thing, I hope she's on the road to recovery.

[@bipolarfluff]

Saw her follow up episode she’s doing very well.

[@squirrlycellist]

@@suicidal.schizophrenic Not the only difficult part of this, I'm sure but certainly traumatic.

[@NoName-ld7gg]

@@suicidal.schizophrenic Bruh, *that's* what you tried to call this person out for? Also, if you're so bored that you just look for random crap to complain about, then you have a problem.

[@clownlesbian503]

@@suicidal.schizophrenic I mean having someone else do something like that for you must feel very uncomfortable

[@yacabe]

@@suicidal.schizophrenic Would you like someone else (like your mom or a sibling) to wash your groin? Is that an easy thing for you? Children can bathe themselves. My 5 year old can. Most people who need to be bathed are babies, small children, and sick elderly people. Not adults who haven't hit middle age. So, yes, that can break a person mentally or emotionally.

[@kimmyball4961]

I remember watching Laura's show. She was one of only few patients who actually put the work in!! I am so proud of her!! It also helps to have a support system who wants what's best for you as well.

[@jorgealfy]

So proud of her, I’ve myself been a victim of my own destructive habits and i commend her for her strength.

[@lubnan08]

Same.

[@exk5843]

Admire the way you show emotions, respect and understanding towards other people’s problems :)

[@Crabbyblu]

I always liked the doctor in 600 LB life. He's very straight forward about everything and gives people the facts.

[@백재중0_0]

Me too, at first I was like “that’s too harsh” but after continuing to watch more episodes I was more like “actually yeah you need to hear this!”

[@Crabbyblu]

@@백재중0_0 some of dont seem to actually realize how much danger they're in.

[@caityrhiann7167]

Your compassion towards these people warms my heart - I've struggled with a binge eating disorder for years now, the people I know tell me to go to the gym or eat healthier:/ I wish I could just stop, I'm still on the waiting list for therapy so hopefully I can get my life back:/

[@TomikaKelly]

Any update on your therapy, love?

[@El-wv1tf]

Hope you got the therapy! With my one experience I can say, that mental health and weight and physical health are intertwined. And sometimes we can not do it just with therapy, sometimes you need some pharmacological help (also from my own experience, just a biochemical thing, that was easily fixed. The way my life became easier is amazing.)

[@caityrhiann7167]

@@TomikaKelly I start next month!! Finally got my consultation 😭😭

[@takeandbakejake3271]

@@caityrhiann7167 That's amazing! Just remember that if you're prescribed meds to take them. I have problems with my antidepressants irritating my throat and if you end up with something similar try taking them with applesauce or yogurt drinks.

[@caityrhiann7167]

@@takeandbakejake3271 thank you for the advice 🖤 I never got on well taking medicine >_

[@fi_naritra]

It broke my heart when she said “so that I can go ahead and die already” 💔

[@lalalove3370]

I had weight loss surgery last December I have lost 70 pounds so far. Watching this is very compassionate to this lady and I really like that.

[@angiemaggard5089]

I'm so proud of you! Way to go! Keep it up, I'm rooting for you!

[@riceracm]

I love seeing the genuine empathy on Dr. Youn’s face when he’s watching….he honestly seems to care about patients as people, not just their patient chart…

[@evaarcand2393]

I am obsessed with this man's perfect teeth 👀

[@JannatulFerdous-xj6ic]

Same here !

[@katelyn888]

He's beautiful!

[@livyhood7946]

Factsdd

[@trafficcontrol2420]

Right! They came out of nowhere lol.

[@randomizedassault8124]

Saaame! He's a vamp his teeth are so straight and pointy lol

[@ncburton1713]

As someone who had a gastric bypass in January, I can definitely say that the surgery is a tool, not a quick fix. It's the best decision I've ever made, but it still, takes hard work, from me to be successful. Thankfully I've lost about 70lbs so far! I haven't been this weight since I was in my early 20's and I'm 40.

[@susanlansdell863]

Well done, I hope everything continues to go well for you.xx

[@ncburton1713]

@@susanlansdell863 Thank you!!

[@Xlolbeccalolx]

Congratulations!

[@raebookworm4013]

Congrats on your progress! Awesome job working so hard to meet your goals.

[@luluisdoingthangs]

Dr. Youn seems like the sweetest soul. I just recently discovered him. You can tell by his reactions that his heart is in the right place. There are a few things about myself that I would like to change but I wouldn’t dare go to any of the doctors in my area out of fear of judgment. I wish he were closer to me! Good luck to all of you all in your journeys!

[@nirikshad4757]

Doctor Youn's voice is so calming, I wish he could narrate some audiobooks, I would listen to it all day

[@mashellthomas4813]

Something I love about Dr. Youn is watching him get emotional when these ppl tell their stories. To me that shows that he is genuinely a good person and would be in his every day life. This is the kind of doctor I would trust to operate on me. He really cares about ppl. To me that is something to be proud of and I hope everyone is his daily life recognizes that.

[@Kettie5]

Honestly, I really respect am and proud of her. Instead of a lot of others on the show, she doesn’t treat her significant others, siblings, or kids as slaves to just bring stuff to her, and she actually tried her best to improve herself.

[@leeannorozco1041]

Most of them just lay in bed, thriw tantrums and intimidate their families and friends. They lie about what they eat to Dr. Now and act like children. Props to Laura! I struggle to lose 10 pounds!

[@1UniqueBaby]

When he said “what kinda doctors are these” I literally died😭🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JulieWallis1963]

Really? You _literally_ died? 🤦‍♀️

[@skylarsaysstuff]

@@JulieWallis1963 Yes. She clearly said she literally died.. Let her rest in peace, please. 🙏

[@rosiedavis2359]

I hope the doctors made it easy for you

[@true4585]

Same! 😂I don’t even know why. I think it’s because it’s so ridiculous and the way he said it.

[@aelohas599]

@@skylarsaysstuff LMFAOAOOAOA PLEASEE

[@stargazer6097]

As someone who's battled with an eating disorder I know how hard it is to recover. Whether it's anorexia or binge eating! I hope she's doing well

[@Goaway863]

Dr Youn is always very respectful when talking about these people. We need more doctors with this kind of a bedside manner.

[@lazzarisnow2728]

My depression used to make me eat a whole lot. I gained 100 pounds in 4 years. I'm not at the point where eating no longer gives me solace. I've dropped 30 pounds in 5 months. But it's not that I'm not eating. I've desided to eat less and eat better without giving up the food I like. I usualy eat canned soups or the "healthy choice" power bowls

[@alwaysbored7805]

Wow great job! Keep on pushing you got this!!

[@sukai121]

amazing!! keep it up 😄

[@kirokira6360]

I believe in you! Hope your doing great to this day :)

[@cherie7725]

The compassion and empathy Dr. Youn has is contagious, even in the comments. I never thought I'd see the day. Keep up the kindness, Dr. Youn!

[@gamerboyva7755]

This girl is the strongest human being in this planet, not a lot of people can go through this and still have hope. That is optimism and I hope she goes far in this life

[@amesr5425]

I don't think she meant that the doctors gave her medication to die, I think it was more likely that they gave up on her because maybe they saw the cycle? or maybe they thought an operation would be too risky? so they just sort of... gave meds to alleviate the pain and other symptoms instead of finding a long-term solution

[@candyprincess-uy8hl]

those mean the same thing

[@sanketalokhande1562]

There is just so much you can do as a doctor. And usually patients interpret what you mean to say in a way that suits them. Im sure the doctor didnt mean that and probably just said, she needs to do something about her weight and not take it so lightly.

[@perseffany]

You might be surprised. Doctors treat a lot of overweight people like complete shit and have MANY times even ignored serious underlying conditions because they blame everythinggggg on weight alone.

[@catalina3710]

I don't think it's fair to assume anything about the doctor or her understanding of it.

[@noobgoestrapping5084]

It’s possible she misinterpreted what the doctor said, but do not mistake the fact there are asshole doctors out there that do and say things that would shock you

[@leeni247]

I really appreciate the way you speak kindly about obese people, whilst not shying away from the medical reality of their conditions.

[@legionforl1679]

The one thing dr.youn does that I appreciate is that he doesn't condescend to you, he just explains the situation

[@susanhenry4073]

I love how empathetic he is. Such a kind, caring doctor - and person.

[@stephaniel.695]

I had gastric sleeve almost 2 yrs ago after years of yoyo weight loss, trainers, diets, medication, and a ton of health issues. My surgeon and nutritionist team drilled into us that bariatric surgery is a tool not a quick-fix remedy. You have to stick to the rules and recommendations for life. Never going back!

[@natalierodriguez6495]

Literally seeing you watch this and seeing your reactions genuinely makes me feel like there’s more doctors out there like you that are actually concerned for a patient and not for the money

[@minkaaa7]

I appreciate that he isn't making fun of her or looking at her in disgust like a lot of people might do. The sincere care in his eyes and facial expressions while he watches the episode makes me happy. ❤️

[@treesageorge5845]

Who is watching it : - on bed - not in full screen - for reading comments *I salute those people who clicked on read more* !!!

[@Texbun2]

HOW DID YOU KNOW?????

[@Call-me-Al]

@@Texbun2 statistics. People who don't do that are less likely to react to the comment. It's a kind of bias. I am reading this during a migraine, on the bathroom floor with my head on the cold floor, on low light and with the red filter turned way high, for instance. If not for your comment I would have just moved on without interacting with the comment you commented on.

[@Texbun2]

@@Call-me-Al I am glad you were able to respond, and I hope you are feeling much better. I Your comment was funny though.

[@zoya_Hayat]

FBI watchin me

[@moroccansasha832]

All three 😂

[@GirlArmy21]

Being from Canada, I noticed how big the food portion sizes were when we went out to eat at restaurants. Like a single serving there would serve 4 at home in Canada. It was so sad to watch this lady in pain. I know it wasn't easy moving around for her. :(

[@averagejane5057]

I am also from Canada and noticed this along with how cheap it was to eat out in the US. It makes it much more appealing versus cooking some healthier.

[@amandasnider2644]

I've traveled from coast to cost of Canada (I'm Canadian) and I've also been to Pennsylvania, New York and Maine. Honestly the food I've come across in the states are not much different portion wise. However, my family and I don't go to fast food restaurants and we prefer diners and we really like Thai food. I genuinely have seen equally as large plates in Canada as I've seen in the US and even in London England

[@sarahjohnsonj06]

the food in the us has the portion size all big, personally i struggle with over eating due to something tramuatic i experience when i was 11(i wasn't harmed by anyone by the way) and i started eating less carbs and more vegetales and fruits in every meal and a palm of chicken, proud to say i have lost 50 pounds and still going

[@dylanjaramillo3168]

Bruh, you're from Canada... Canada is basically the united states. There is literally no difference in portion sizes between Canada and the US.

[@j_me]

@@dylanjaramillo3168 generally the portions are the same esp these days, but I have seen a couple places here in the US that give you way too much food, happens to me less back home in Canada Edit: I also see a lot more obese people whenever I visit the US (mostly the south)

[@lydia2366]

Emotional eating is so real and I admit it’s one of the hardest things I face when it comes to self discipline. My heart truly goes out to her. I am so proud of her and have a lot of respect for her strength and determination!

[@rhythmsynthesis]

These people, as a result of their reaction to their experiences, have gotten them here. I say this with the utmost compassion. At this point, they require so much more than just he physical weight loss... they need true compassion and support from others. I hope them all the best...

[@vizzoanimates]

12:47 I don’t know why I found that so heart warming. This woman is really putting in the work though and I’m proud of her!

[@ma.filmajayme4631]

Remember: Eat real food Use clean skin care and Always make surgery as the last resort 🙂 Dr. A. Youn ( plastic surgeon) 👌🌟 Legit ❤️

[@sylviehgl8738]

@Pr.incorporated me sitting here eating a box of chocolates lol

[@ShanteYouStay]

Dr. Youn always looks like he just wants to hug these people in the videos. He's so sweet and a heart full of kindness.

[@hayasheeeesh]

Dr. Youn's smile when he sees she's reached the 50lb loss goal is priceless.

[@brigidscaldron]

I think it’s sad that at the base of this is always trauma.

[@sherpajones]

She has an enabling family. She could not go out and get that food on her own.

[@NoName-ld7gg]

How tf is that enabling???? Yeah, her family was overweight, but not to her extent.

[@ladytimeoin]

To their credit, they made changes when Dr Now pointed it out.

[@zephyrdian2408]

@@NoName-ld7gg No, they were definitely enabling, but what matters is they made the effort to change after realizing just how much they were unintentionally hurting her. They're not horrible people for being enablers if they're making an effort to change their lives as well with her.

[@joseemarchand9571]

Yeah they were enabling her, but they changed and helped her with her weight loss, and that's what matters.

[@nadiar.4638]

@@NoName-ld7gg enabling means they "helped" her get that weight. They could have said "no I'm not getting you cake if you cant go up and get it yourself". But its a difficult position, seeing as she is an adult and should be able to decide for herself. But addictions are difficult to stay away from and having your family "help" you get your shot of sugar is not good for anyone

[@kristideeley]

I love how we can openly see the compassion on your face as you watch these episodes and how you explain to viewers the issues these people face and why they are struggling with them instead of just trashing them for the choices they make/have made. We need more people like you in this world, *especially* in the medical world. ❤

[@ZareonianWolf]

I've always struggled with my eating disorder, ever since I was 10 and my parents got divorced. By the time I turned 31, I weighed 430 lbs. I'm happy to report that I had a sleeve gastrectomy in July of this year, and have since lost 75 lbs, but the mental dependency has never fully gone away. I doubt it ever will. Binge-eating disorder, for me, went hand-in-hand with my anxiety and depression - a form of self-medication that I learned from my parents, at a time when it was still very much Not Okay to talk about mental health. Thank you for your empathy, Dr. Youn. I think if I'd had more empathy from people when I was a kid, I might have never reached 400 lbs in the first place.

[@sythepie]

After she described how she felt, I really want to stop being lazy, exercise, and be healthy... also, all respect to Laura and others on the show. I am glad she's getting better! :)

[@kanataslover]

You play obey me to?

[@sythepie]

@@kanataslover yes

[@kirstenperez4265]

I was on this show back in 2016. I did really well went from 579 to 295. The majority I lost before finally getting the gastric sleeve. But I'll be so honest with you all. I kept it off for the first year and a half then slowly started putting it back on. I stopped sticking to the diet I was on and can't seem to get control of myself. It was alot easier to do when I had camera crews following me. I didn't get my mental health issues dealt with and I still dealt with the feelings by eating. Not all at once but little bit here and there all day long. I'm proud of all of those who have been on the show. Even if they might not have done as well as others or messed up and gained weight back later on. I've been getting back into counseling and taking my medication everyday and been talking about getting the sleeve revised in the distant future. I'm glad that the comments on here about her and the show and just people who are that big were not mean, cruel or nasty. I've got 95% positive messages from people who seen me but that other 5% were not what anyone deserves to have messaged to them by complete strangers. Honestly the things they told me I've told myself everyday and even stuff a million times worse than what they said. But hearing to kill yourself and how disgusting of a human being and how the world and my family would be so much better if I just ended myself. I usually don't watch anything to do with the show on here because my daughter told me some of the things people had commented on my episode video. I don't need to have those kinda horrible things in my head non stop. If I get back on track and get my stuff together I'll let anyone who is nice and really is rooting for me that sends me a message and asks . Might take a while but I truly try to message anyone who messages me that ain't just telling me bad stuff. I don't respond to them hateful ones anymore.

[@LakeGael]

I hope you're doing better, I experience negative judgment based on mental illness so I understand how difficult those comments can be.

[@clareshaughnessy2745]

I wish you all the luck in the world. Your comment was a year ago now, I hope things are looking better and not worse now. You’re a perfect example of how being this size isn’t about being greedy or lazy. Being 600lb is a mental health disorder. The weight is only a symptom it’s not the real problem. The real problem is in your head and probably in your past. I’m so sorry that someone broke you when you were only a child. It’s infuriating that a person or people can do that and no doubt went on and lived their life with impunity, while you were given a life sentence

[@suviargho2768]

I love how compassion and understanding just shines from you.

[@MM-pj4bl]

I really appreciate your professionalism and compassion as you’re watching this. You seem like a really wonderful doctor.

[@allygambling5738]

The empathy in your face when she's eating the ice cream cone... You're good people ❤

[@reginarodriguez7725]

THANK YOU! I love how genuine you are, you can tell a good doctor just by his demeanor. I see the empathy, there needs to be more doctors like you out there! I'm a nursing student (thinking about becoming an NP) and during a lot of my clinical rotations the doctors tend to be rude and in a hurry. Thanks for the lessons in bwtn!

[@LadybugMeghan]

I love seeing success stories from the show!! She's doing absolutely amazing. I hope she keeps it up and has a long, happy life.

[@yogabbagabba9145]

“What kind of doctors are these?” 🤨 He’s too cute effortlessly 🥰

[@kalengell1871]

It looked like dr. Youn was starting to tear up at the end. Gotta admit I kinda was too.

[@mae-sb5dt]

i grew up slightly overweight, but when my father passed when i was 11, my mother just bought me whatever i wanted when it came to food. i don't blame her, she didn't know what to do to make me happy, but this caused me to gain a bunch of weight. when i turned 15, i managed to get down to 121 lbs once i was finally diagnosed and put on medication for my bipolar disorder, but my mental health declined again once i began to suffer from severe chronic pain. i couldn't do anything, and just began eating everything. i dropped out of school and blew all of my money on food. though i wasn't losing weight, i tracked my caloric intake occasionally, and sometimes it would get up to 6000 a day. i've gotten used to my pain now after having it for over a year, and am losing weight again. i love seeing success stories like this to motivate me to do better, and i'm so happy that she is on her way to a better life

[@kendallpaige4160]

I’m so sorry to hear about your pain. I know the pain of loss and depression. I don’t know you or your journey but it’s never too late to try and make better choices. Even if you slip up that’s just another opportunity to keep trying. See if someone will help you get therapy as I think it could help to address the traumatic roots. ❤️ I wish you the best

[@_maik0_Paiko_]

I'm sorry for what's happen to you, Hope you will get a happy ending and get better. May God blessed you 🙏

[@rubysilverstar7086]

You can see as the episode goes on, she starts wearing makeup and jewelry and cute outfits that show her progress. She feels good enough about her body to dress up how she looks and draw attention to it, which is a HUGE step.

[@1984sonofwar]

Im in love with this doctor, he is such an empath, you can see how he's truly happy for the patients outcome

[@toyyatoy]

I love how caring you seem to genuinely be for these patients and how excited you get on surgery stuff. We all wish our doctors cared half as much!

[@amandawestmoreland8512]

You are an extraordinary physician Dr. Youn. Your compassion is as big as your heart. ❤

[@Kurious_Kiwi]

I always think "ooh yay a new video!" then straight disappointment and an agonizing wait ✋ I can't handle it doc, I need it now

[@crystalcolston2552]

My God she is so strong for being able to pull through this. I have tried to lose weight, yet I always end up going back to my old habits. She is a queen

[@BlingBlingTheBSOFTHEISS]

I wonder how Laura is doing now. It was so nice at the end to see her driving the car. I wish her all of the best. She certainly has worked so hard.

[@saphire_key3364]

Well there's good news and bad news. Good news is that she continued on her weight loss journey and is down to 180-190 pounds. Bad news is her and Joey separated since she became more independent and he felt like he was pushed to the sidelines.

[@Daaaanielle]

@@saphire_key3364 according to another comment he cheated on her. If so? It’s both good news. Good for her.

[@saphire_key3364]

@@Daaaanielle To be honest, I never kept up with this. Just read what an article said.

[@Yuzuko9]

@@saphire_key3364 where have u found the information?

[@saphire_key3364]

@@Yuzuko9 obviously things could have changed, maybe they only separated and are back together but I haven't kept up on it.

[@ceceliakittyface5301]

I suffer with BED or binge eating disorder. Basically, I have a food addiction. If it was any other substance, I could abstain from it, but with food I can’t. It sucks that I’m addicted to something that I need to live. I fight it every day and I’m trying to be healthier and lose weight. Just because I’m obese doesn’t mean I’m a gross piece a trash or anything of the sort, it just means I have some issues that I need to get over. Everyone has something they use to make them happy, mine just happens to be food. I’m trying my best to change it to something healthier.

[@mandyritchie7115]

Your comment got to me, thank you for sharing intimate details about yourself, I'd of expected others to Of offered you, empathy, kind words and encouragement. Sending you love and light, for just being you. Take care.

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

This story presents that she has overcome so much. I hope she is still on her healthy track. Her optimistic and glee shows through on this clip.

[@jnordfors]

Dr. Your, I so appreciate how respectful you are of these patients. I watch your face and you show nothing but care and concern. Bless you.

[@kamoogy]

Isn't this the episode where they guy leaves her because she became less dependant on him?

[@yeseniap1763]

Yes it is. He also was cheating on her

[@darleneamer8880]

Myb because he cnt hv physical relationship with her bcz of weight problm

[@FeliceVaiani]

@@darleneamer8880 Maybe because he's an ableist ass.

[@user-pm2zv9fs5r]

@@darleneamer8880 I think he liked it when she was bigger. he definitely has a type....

[@rottenrayes4504]

@@user-pm2zv9fs5r he DEFINITELY has a feeder fetish

[@dyda.b6359]

It was hard to watch this lady having such a hard time, that's why doctors, nurses and all the medical field is so wonderful to me. Saving lifes or being able to give this people a better quality of life is the best giftI I could think of. Btw I love your videos, the way you explain things is really amazing and you have a really bright aura, truly inspiring ! Wishing you the best, Greetings from a french med student ^^

[@claricesterlingdemko3600]

I can't imagine the joy that a doctor goes through when their patients leave happy bc they change their lives. I wanna feel the joy of giving someone their joy

[@savannahvick5266]

Before I “diet” I always remember that no one become overweight from eating a healthy amount of healthy foods. You aren’t going to become overweight from eating fruit or vegetables. Avocados did not cause anyone to gain 100s of lbs.

[@lv4656]

A lot of people are overweight because of sheer quantity of food, and fruits are high sugar and some vegetables are high carb. Please remember its a variety of factors that can cause severe weight gain. Some people also have much lower metabolisms and are more prone to it, thus if they eat a lot of an average diet they'll gain more weight. Its not just stereotypical junk food that can cause sadly, it's a variety of factors, which makes recovery that much harder. I know you probably meant no harm, but I think you should re think the statement that "no gains 100 lbs from avocados".

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

I gained 5 pounds from eating a lot of Avacados lol. It mighty be impossible to reach this lady's size with avocados but it can definitely cause weight gain if you're greedy like me lol. Avacados are my favorite and I have to practice self control with them lol.

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

@666NedFlanders fruit is a low calorie food lol. No one will get the size of this woman because of fruit it's physically impossible they'd explode before they become her size. People get her size from calorie dense foods. Natural unprocessed whole foods are always low calorie. It's possible to gain weight from them yes but it will never make someone gain enough to be morbidly obese like this woman.

[@biancalizardo2544]

Another element, it didn't happen overnight. Be patient when dieting or change it up if it's not working.

[@VHale-yz7hc]

@@lv4656 she me anyone who eats just fruits and vegetables at mass quantities and gained massive amounts of weight and I’ll Venmo you. You couldn’t eat enough to make that happy. You would shit yourself to death from all the fiber first lol

[@ananyaneralla5382]

The giggle when Dr. Now said she is approved for surgery is so adorable!! I hope she is doing better now❤

[@TinaHolmes19]

You are such a kind and considerate man, your empathy is so strong and it’s beautiful to watch. Thank you for being so empathetic to this woman. I’m so happy for her! 🥺❤️🙏🏻

[@Akira-tp2sr]

He is such a good soul to watch ☺️

[@SavageThrifter]

I can't even imagine being so massively overweight, it would be so intimidating and overwhelming to even START a diet because, knowing that even if you did your diet perfectly, it would take YEARS to get to a "normal" size

[@lisac.9393]

You're a compassionate doctor. Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Dr. Youn.

[@FeyrahDarling]

For me, I never realized that I was emotionally eating. I am nowhere near her weight but I had been misdiagnosed with major depression when really I have a bipolar disorder. Now that I am finally stabilizing and on correct medication, I noticed I dont snack as often or eat as much. Mental health is also such an important thing to take care of.