Dr. Now REFUSES To Give This Patient Weight Loss Surgery | My 600-lb Life

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Dr. Now opts not to approve Paula's weight loss surgery as she gained 17 lbs after her initial weigh-in, bringing her weight to 550 lbs.
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[@NorseButterfly]

Paula dropped 273 pounds in her first year of weight loss by adopting an all-liquid diet. She also opted to get gastric bypass surgery. The star has since continued with her counselling and employed a personal trainer to help her shed even more pounds.

[@dddddd211]

So what

[@TheSoulsister94]

Source?

[@stupensardi2783]

That's great. Her kids will be grateful too. Well done Paula. ❤️🤗

[@noeliaruiz3958]

Wonderful! So happy to hear her weight loss journey 👏👏

[@Anne_Onymous]

You're literally on the internet. You can look it up just like they did lol @@TheSoulsister94

[@lechatbotte.]

She was not dealing with her grief. Bless her heart. When people lose a loved one they sometimes want to crawl into the grave with them. It’s so emotional.

[@cademancaden]

No one is talking about the source here. Obesity to this extent is psychological. Without dealing with what’s on the inside- you can’t purge the effects of it.

[@lechatbotte.]

@@cademancaden that’s my point. Over eating is one way some people deal with grief.

[@spikesgirl9371]

Yep. Was super healthy because my husband got ill and I thought I must be here for him and my son. When he died I just stopped. Gained 100lbs. Became miserable because guess what the grave didn't take me. Now eating healthy, exercising and joining the human race. Just eating clean and breathing fresh air is like being reborn.

[@lechatbotte.]

@@spikesgirl9371 congratulations.

[@harrykashouli9774]

Her daughter facepalmed when she heard the doctor say "you need to lose 20 lbs in 1 month", because she knew it was never going to happen.

[@boosqueezy2418]

dr now only making her lose 20 lbs in a month. he was a big softie early on.

[@hikerclarence7092]

Not being a softie. Just depends on how heavy the person is. Just being that massive takes a lot of energy and burns lots of calories, so the heavier people getting closer to 1000 pounds can lose closer to 40 pounds a month just by not constant binge eating.

[@paulruano1903]

​​@@hikerclarence7092incorrect assumption that many normal weight people have. Insulin Resistance can severly mess up a person metabolism. Example i was 180kg. And had metabolism of aprox 1000 calories. I went Keto, my metabolism rose up to aprox 2500 calories/day. I have now lost over 80kg. Without any struggles at all. Thats how extremly damaging the Insulin Resistance and carbs can have on the metabolism. And even excersising 5jrs/day will not help much at all. When body is in chronic stress mode... excersises will only lead to musclewasting and reduced metabolism. It seldom gives any type of lasting weight loss. With that said... surgery is the last option anyone should take. Try keto first. Keto will bypass the big Insulin Resistance and carb problem.

[@ZelenoffPromotions]

@@hikerclarence7092 20 in one month is pretty lenient considering the others.

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@hikerclarence7092 Ways to interpret the BIBLE: 5 points of GOSPEL: - Figurative 1.) Christ died - Symbolical 2.) for our sins - Literal 3.) was buried - Devotional 4.) rose again - Historical 5.) According to the script. - Dispensational GOD`s expectations to us; - REPENT! - BORN AGAIN! - BE HOLY! - EXPOSE EVIL! - DO THE WILL OF YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER!

[@lilaclila6968]

@@theharshtruthoutthere Forcing your religion onto people isnt the best way to go. Not everyone wants to be religious, and not everyone wants to be a Christan.

[@sfbeancounter]

Dr. Now always told everybody, success rate is only 5%. Few years later after surgery, 95% people regain all the weight. It is not easy. I lost 50 pounds on my own before and only regained 10. I am 66 and only 155 pounds now. It is always a struggle, the alternative is being dead.

[@mika43889]

Hats off to you!

[@zalkona5051]

I dropped about 70 lbs many years ago and now I’m up about 10lbs and I’m working on it. No surgery or meds. Just some self control and a low carb diet.

[@hannahmclaughlin348]

Its because a lot of them think its a magic fix. That theyre automatically just gonna lose the weight without changing their lifestyle. I had wls almost three years ago, and I lost a bunch of weight and am maintaining. I changed my diet, exercised, etc. if they actually put the work in, they can lose the weight. It takes a little bit to form a habit, but once you get in the habit of eating better, you will want to eat better every day.

[@ruthlundy4497]

If I had my husband and kids father in a box on my mantle NO more motivation needed

[@Controllinq]

agreed

[@michelleatwood3186]

You say that but who know how someone else will react to grief

[@splitzyprime419]

Not about motivation, it's about discipline. Motivation will always fade

[@ruthlundy4497]

I'm speaking for myself noone else ,it would motivate ME I realize everyone is different

[@AM-dk5ym]

@@ruthlundy4497 You still can't comment until you're in that situation.

[@Emnotreal123]

Paula is doing well. She lost a lot! She still struggles like all.

[@Shoubu41]

That's outstanding! God bless her!

[@Hereford1642]

Curious that her kids are all a normal weight. Also curious that she manages to gain half a pound a day when on a strict diet.

[@susanlett9632]

She's obviously lying like a lot of people on here do when they say they're sticking to the diet it's literally impossible Dr Now says

[@Hereford1642]

@@susanlett9632 Indeed. The curious thing is the amount. Half a pound a day! God only knows how much she was eating to manage that. And yet the children appear to be normal.

[@paulruano1903]

​@@Hereford1642its easy. Laymen have an incorrect misconception of CICO. But its the machinery(body with its hormonetriggers,enzymes,organs,etc) in between the CI and the CO, that is nost impirtant. Why do you think Yoyo-diets always fail?;) Clue for highest successrate is to solve/bypass the Insulin Resistance. So go low carb, or ideally go Keto. Millions have solved their obesity with keto. Me included. Can not recommend keto strongly enough. But do need to do a lot of prepping and research before starts. Example how to prevent the keto flu, and how to make dinners keto friendly. Etc etc etc. But oboy is it FUN when you get a hang on it. Much more energy. And the weight finnaly just drops off as if there never was a problem. Spent over 20 years with obesity. Nothing worked. Byt keto was a gamechanger for me and millions of people. So i would recommend any obese people to look into keto.

[@heidicross7255]

She did use the excuse "because of the move here, I wasn't eating the foods you had me eating" so she knows she ate crap instead of healthy. People need to look in the mirror and tell themselves DO IT OR DIE. Also, she cooked the meals for her husband. She kept him fat and aided in his bad health. She needs to take responsibility for that.

[@alexandramoyer8785]

You know she’s just overeating lol

[@marysheffield190]

I admit I need to lose 20 pds, but if I overeat I become physically ill. So it astounds me how people can continue to eat to a point of nausea, which I know can’t feel good.

[@apebass2215]

Addiction. People experience much worse than nausea as a result of their addictions, yet they continue.

[@blackswan1983]

Kind of like being dope sick, I imagine.

[@graceg3250]

Appetite can differ from person to person. I know my appetite will fluctuate every few months. Sometimes I’m voraciously hungry and eat enough for someone twice my size. Then there are times where I could go all day without eating unless I remind myself. My understanding is there’s a lot of physiological factors, like hormones.

[@elysses]

Same! If I overeat and especially just sit down and lay down after, I just throw it right back up. Happened to me once and since then I never overate again.

[@elysses]

@@apebass2215nausea is one of the worst feelings, in my opinion, especially when you’re afraid of throwing up

[@sirmadam8183]

Feel sorry for the kids.

[@KDSima]

When my middle daughter died in July 2020 I weighed 108 pounds. Two and a half years ago I weighed myself, i hadn’t weighed myself since she died; I weighed 93 pounds. I was shocked… I didn’t really realize I wasn’t eating. I have been working to gain weight but at 103-105 I am still struggling.

[@ashleytate410]

❤❤❤❤As a mom, 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾sending love from Baltimore MD

[@cathyl5888]

I’m 103 from 92 in December!, I was hospitalized in November of last year ( entirely different reason) they weighed me and told me I was 120 lbs!, i FIRMLY believe they were wrong tho (I’m only 4”11)

[@KDSima]

@@cathyl5888 Good for u. People don’t realize that being underweight is a problem too. One of my sisters is 6’ and weighs 120 pounds. We both have had people, strangers, come up to us and make comments! BTW, I am 5’2”.

[@aplucero385]

I am deeply sorry for your loss. ❤❤❤🙏

[@patriciamontgomery3651]

I sure hope this lady went on to lose weight for the sake of her children. Very sad for them.

[@ky12365]

She did! She is now a normal size, healthy and happy and her kids too! She has a public instagram page.

[@patriciamontgomery3651]

@@ky12365 I’m so glad to hear this. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply.

[@ironknight16]

It does sound like a 2 for 1 deal improves her own health and shows her kids that when your knocked down you push right on through to make better changes

[@londonsage8696]

I’m so sorry for your loss and I’m glad that you’re taking care of yourself to be here for your children. God bless you and keep you❤🙏🏽

[@pfeenxh]

Stop calling it a diet. It's a lifestyle, eating healthy. Instead of hamburgers make lentil burgers, instead of chocolate cake have a yogurt with nuts.

[@jazzy07891]

Nothing wrong with beef burgers, just leave the bread and condiments out. I’ve lost 100lbs eating burgers

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

​@@jazzy07891that's cool

[@___Alina___24]

@@jazzy07891honestly yeah the worst part of burgers are the buns as they are full of carbs 👍 the meat itself is good

[@FatAnaBadBanana]

Amen. After 3 heart attacks before age 53, yeah I changed my lifestyle.

[@hannahmclaughlin348]

Or how about Turkey burgers? Still high in protein but much lower in fat.

[@wishingwell257]

She knows why they lost their dad and openly admits it. So WHY IS THIS CYCLE CONTINUING

[@becky2235]

Addiction I suppose

[@ruthgiles8926]

We are all addicted to food. None of us can live without it. ​@@becky2235

[@panpani5079]

It's first time I seen Dr Now sitting during the visit. I hope, despite age, he's doing good.

[@latonyanewsome0]

I'm not trying to judge, but if her husband died due to obesity, I would think she would have made the change and not even get to this point. She said he wasn't living life "I don't want to be him".

[@alexandramoyer8785]

Ever heard of grief?

[@cece9604]

She is grieving its not easy shes depressed.. ino because i gained 30kg due to pregnancy and depression

[@stupensardi2783]

A saying comes to mind " a moment on the lips is a lifetime on the hips".

[@MrSpencerMcIntosh]

“I don’t need that kinda talk in my house!”

[@omadjourney]

😂😂😂😂 I really shouldn't have laughed so much at this lol .

[@gemmi1]

My dad used to say "little pickers wear bigger knickers"

[@mosimosi630]

Wow who said that 😂😂😂😂 that person deserves an award

[@Emnotreal123]

@omadjourney Just a whole Bunch More To Love Baby 😉

[@cherryonasundae]

Dr now saw straight through her even after all her BS Answers in the first appointment!!!

[@ryans413]

The weight gain is a shock really maybe you shouldn’t have had all that chicken burgers and hotdogs.

[@toribubu2907]

one day of eating that wouldn’t have made her gain 17 lbs

[@CB018332]

Don't lose sight of the potato salad, watermelon, baked beans, etc. she's having with all that meat plus the bottle of Sprite to wash it down.

[@StopFlaggingVideos]

@@toribubu2907 you really believe she ate like that only one day? lets take a look at what she ordered on doordash the day before that, or see what treats she had because she deserved it. come on, be real

[@toribubu2907]

@@StopFlaggingVideos obviously i know she didn’t, this person tried to blame the weight gain on her one day

[@StopFlaggingVideos]

@@toribubu2907 i think his comment was more about indicating her eating behaviors and not just that one meal. if someone eats a meal like that without blinking an eye, and she looks like that, its not hard to imagine this is an everyday occurrence to her

[@JessaLynn8]

Come on Paula! You can do it!! 🎉❤❤

[@annach7914]

She did it:)

[@JessaLynn8]

@@annach7914 Oh Awesome!! I'm so glad to hear that! ☺️ 🩷

[@bk_goatkim679]

I’m so so excited for a new season ❤Dr. now is so fisty wow. Love this show

[@boosqueezy2418]

dr now is a zaddy

[@boosqueezy2418]

i don’t understand how people w kids can be so selfish

[@alexandramoyer8785]

Stop being judgmental. You ever heard of grief? 🙄

[@HollyWilliamsgaden]

Have you heard of addiction??

[@dennisneo1608]

So only people with no kids can be selfish?

[@HollyWilliamsgaden]

@@dennisneo1608 I think you missed the point

[@seyara1]

I was like Paula, I found it very difficult to lose weight prior to my surgery but due to my overall weight not being deemed too high of a risk my surgeon performed my surgery, and it was successful for me. I learned to eat properly as I lost weight and excercised.

[@___Alina___24]

Nice 👍 hopefully you are still going strong 💪🏼

[@creativecrocheter]

I know what she is going through, and it’s hard! I wasn’t getting any skinnier, and when I found out that high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol, and diabetes ran high on both my mom and my dad’s side for obese people, I had to do something. I read that the gastric sleeve helps with that, and I told my husband, I need the surgery. Just like this beautiful lady, I too want to be here for my family. The gastric sleeve is different from the gastric bypass surgery. The sleeve, is where 80% of the stomach is permanently removed. I had this surgery done almost 4 months ago, and I have already lost 60 pounds. I went from 225 down to 165. My doctor said, that I’m his first patient that is dropping the weight so quickly. This surgery was a lifesaver, and it brought back my self esteem, I’m a lot more happier, and exercising is a lot more fun! It’s honestly the most difficult surgery to recover from, but it’s so worth it! So, I pray she’s able to get the surgery ❤️

[@mightymouse1005]

Happy for you Great job ❤❤❤

[@funDAYsmiling]

Good for you!

[@creativecrocheter]

@@mightymouse1005 Thanks 😃!

[@creativecrocheter]

@@funDAYsmiling Thank you ☺️!

[@F_U23]

Proud of you.

[@lindasugrue8492]

The show helps out with moving. I read something like $2500 to help out. Also, I read the people on the show don’t have to pay for the surgery which is great. It seems like the majority of the people can’t afford it on their own or have good health insurance

[@myredpencil]

Dr Now's accent has leveled out and Americanized a little, but I really miss his singsong sentences with unique inflections! Thanks for touching so many lives, Dr Now. We all struggle with our weight or love someone who does.

[@stripethunder]

She needs to help her self and she needs to like at her kids and she needs to show a good example for her children 👍

[@francinejones2524]

How’s she shocked at the weight gain?? She ate crap. She didn’t do well like she said she was.

[@elleningalls5434]

From the outside looking in. It’s very easy to judge from the outside looking in. I think a lot of folks would benefit at this size to water aerobics. If I was a gym manager or an owner their best advertisement would be to have a daycare /maybe like a jungle gym and like those net gyms where kids can have fun in a safe environment and play while their parent or parent can work out and have a class. I’d give them a year membership for free for them and their kids. And then I’d give them discounted after that. And I’d offer at the gym a health plan and a nutritionist as well and access to food/meal plan. And give that to the parent and kids so that way they can really truly benefit and stay as healthy as possible. Benefits the parent their health the kids their health and the gym etc it helps all the way around.

[@charityfrazier8639]

That's such a good idea 💜 I think that would really benefit so many people.

[@elleningalls5434]

@@charityfrazier8639 not sure if companies or organizations would benefit overall but I mean it would definitely help individuals and would definitely help people and maybe help folks learn how to support each other as well

[@Mexicochann]

You're a good person! You want to help people.❤

[@marioreds7826]

these videos quite often don't tell even half the story. some patients look like they are on the right track, only to fall into the old habit of overeating after some time; paula here at first failed to lose weight, but later on she lost so much weight that the only clue she was once obese is the excess skin.

[@mySydan]

"you don't expect your spouse to die at 33" well, you should. That's what happens to people who weigh over 600 lbs - they die! I feel sorry for her kids with her as a role model.

[@CamrynDesangher]

So you should just constantly expect the people you care for and love to die? I get her husband was a larger man but still..

[@susanlett9632]

​@@CamrynDesangher larger??? He was 600 lb I'd say that's a lot bigger than larger

[@carolyn7059]

She actually lost a lot of weight, and did what she needed to do

[@shadysorkin9214]

@@CamrynDesangher Yes. If your loved one is 600 pounds you should definitely expect them to die. I'm not sure why that would be surprising to you.

[@ChadrickKinman327]

I was wondering why his box of ashes was SSSSOOOOO BIG. Then they showed a picture of him. 🤔💭 "💡" 😬

[@janetcallanan7020]

It's hard when you come from a economically poor area without many options it's normal to eat whatever is available even if it's not healthy. It's how you lived sometimes you can't afford to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables etc and sometimes it's miles away even if there is public transportation

[@tangocharlie02]

Pre planning meals help I found.

[@drivingbalu7952]

That is an excuse. Her kids are normal weight so there must be a way fpr poor peaple to not overeat.

[@apebass2215]

I don't see many morbidly obese people in photos taken during the Great Depression, and poverty was considerably higher than it is now. Subsaharan Africans also aren't struggling with obesity in spite of the poverty rate. It's just a poor excuse to avoid taking responsibility for your life.

[@sofiadimaggio4815]

And THIS is the problem with America. Absolutely it’s why obesity is an epidemic

[@jasonpaulwilson76]

That’s a excuse. It’s a food addiction, nothing more, nothing less.

[@randallflagg242]

I like her family dynamic, that's how it should be. Love

[@rudirotten2689]

These ppl are killing themself. It might sound harsch, but if u reach a weight what makes it hard 4 u to even move in ur house in a such a young age, i dont know what else to think about it. this must be classified as addiction, cause no person would kill himself that slowly and painfull if theres no kind of addction involved.

[@reginagerhardt4237]

Es ist eine Sucht .Eine Esssucht.

[@JuliusCaesar888]

Brb 33 weighing 600+ lbs, bad heart and kidneys....everyone acting surprised when death occurs. So shocking.

[@frank-ui4bu]

What makes all these people think that weight loss surgery is easier than losing weight the old-fashioned way?

[@apebass2215]

They're passive observers of their own life, they struggle to take responsibility for their issues so they want someone else to give them a magic intervention so they can continue to avoid responsibility.

[@frank-ui4bu]

Amen.@@apebass2215

[@reginagerhardt4237]

Die Operation ist nur ein Krückstock ,eine Hilfestellung, damit die Ernährungs-Umstellung ,einfacher verläuft, das ist alles.Natürlich muss jedem klar sein ,das er/sie diese Ernährungs-Umstellung ein Leben lang behalten muss.Doch bei 300.Kilo Übergewicht, wird diese Operation zur Hilfe dringend benötigt.

[@brattygothichoe]

Because they struggle with a food addiction. It’s just like drug or alcohol addiction, you can’t stop whenever you want. Addiction isn’t a choice. People who struggle with addiction can’t get better by themselves usually.

[@annach7914]

Plus dr now always says 5% success rate

[@jeremydoucet8918]

Makes sense the patients with all the right answers have the most difficulty. She has suffered the ultimate loss as a result of overeating. But she’s still doing it. She knows better than anyone why she has to change but she’s built up mental barriers that much stronger than the horrific experience of losing her husband.

[@trevorjensen2706]

At the end, it seemed like Paula was able to accept responsibility for her weight gain. That's much better than the patients that blame everyone else but themselves.

[@shirleygiordano7627]

I feel so bad for her kids. 😞 you can see they are sad and hurt. They list their dad, they dont want to lose their mom. 😢

[@beckyboo8559]

I’m glad that she’s finally losing weight. But, it frustrates me to my core when these people are filmed eating a mountainous amount of food. Then they get to Dr. Now’s and say, “I don’t understand how I gained 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’ve been working so hard”…….🤦🏻‍♀️

[@firebird6522]

"Sometimes the patients with the right answers have the hardest time losing weight." I've noticed that on this show. Maybe that's because they believe they know what to do (but haven't done it yet) and thus aren't open to what Dr. Now is saying?

[@helenetrstrup4817]

Just because they know what they should be doing, doesn't necessarily mean they're ready to actually do it.

[@teamcougars]

What part of eating less food in a sitting don’t ANY of these people not understand 😢🤬

[@Kiki-zp6zw]

Denial - Don’t Even Know I’m Lying

[@christopherb4015]

3:50 I hate how they try to make everyone a poet 😆 🤣

[@annach7914]

I feel like the newer episodes don’t have them anymore🤔 this was typical of older episodes

[@christopherb4015]

@@annach7914 really? Hmm I'll have to watch the new ones. Thanks.

[@francinejones2524]

Oh Dr Now looks younger. She’s delusional if she thinks her diet is ok and she just needs to exercise. All of these just want a magic fix.

[@bombyboo6335]

Dr Now looks younger because this episode is from season 2

[@sandrastout8507]

It might be just me, but does anyone else feel physically sick and disgusted watching these patients eat???? But it is also a great motivation to eat well and stay a healthy weight.

[@fionaoliver7237]

It absolutely disgusts me,& yes I feel nauseous watching them eat 4-5 meals at one sitting.

[@miola2083]

I love food so much, but I am a foodie and disgusted by the type of food they eat 🤢. I am glad she lost weight in the end, her kids need a healthy mom.

[@ieatcaribou7852]

In almost every case on this show "trying" and "working really hard" means they haven't been following the diet. 17lbs isn't much for someone that big, but could you imagine purposefully trying to gain that much in two months? You'd have to literally eat constantly. That's not an easy thing to do and that fast food has got to cost a ton more than regular grocery items. I bet she's on public benefits (because she definitely isn't working), which means your tax dollars are being ingested by people like her.

[@Cristian-Reyes]

The reason why she gained 17 pounds is because she ate hamburgers and hotdogs. she needs to eat a more healthier food

[@Petra44YT]

I don't understand WHY people keep saying that they cannot eat healthy food when they are on the move! You buy a banana, an apple, and a pretzel or something, plus a small chocolate milk. The key word being "one" and "small". For the next meal, you do that again. If a normal supermarket won't sell you a single banana, go to a health food store. But don't just stuff yourself to the brim with hamburgers and all that stuff.

[@micktheman6]

Idk what I’m going to do. She needs to workout but it’s sad it’s corporate America that feeds us things that aren’t even food

[@Matt-fl8uy]

Paula can do this. She's awesome!!

[@nmartin5551]

The psychological denial of these folks is truly impressive!!! The ability of family to enable is always impressive as well. None of this happens in a bubble. The best example of her denial (well, in this video) was at the end when she said “It’s definitely a food disorder.” It’s the food’s fault. Dr. Now said “Eating disorder.” She managed to remove herself from having responsibility in an instant. Hope for the best for her.

[@trashpanda2312]

you have kids and you won't change?

[@alexandramoyer8785]

Grief ever heard of it? Stop judging

[@trashpanda2312]

@@alexandramoyer8785 yet you are judging me for judging her....🙄 and yes, she watched someone die from unhealthy choices and refuses to make changes herself.

[@j.vi-geant6784]

There ISN'T ANY EXCUSE for this predicament. Counseling and maybe hypnosis to find out how and where this happened. Genetics can play a huge part, family and friends enablers. Complete physical first, then psychology profile. THEN she's gonna need skin removal surgery, skin does NOT snap back. Start walking and go to the gym when no one else is there.

[@DCFunBud]

That new hairdo was a 100% improvement. Her skin is still a war zone.

[@anniekinsmishkamouse7575]

It surprises me how many people can afford to just up and move. I am glad she went on to be successful and work for her better health.

[@BroiledSourGrapes]

The show has to pay them relocation fees and or a housing stipend. Most of the time these people don’t even work, so how can they get approved for an apartment or rent house without income? It has to be the show paying.

[@darcyandrews4649]

I mean good on her for trying. It's not really fair to be too judgemental when we don't know 100% what she's going through. However, I don't understand why people think that if they move to a different place they will be more successful. It's like - if you can't do it here, what's going to be different THERE? Just do it, for goodness' sake. I know people like this and it's not just eating behavior.

[@jonohoffman5034]

The gief thing i can ID with. When my dad was dying and after he was actually gone, liqour was my version of these peoples overeating. Im on and off as far as how i do with that now. Ive been chubby for a lot of the last few years, and when im working on my fitness, doing well with my drinking is way easier for me. Good thing about doing an honestly hard workout is you can eat what you like in moderation. I love old fashioned donuts, and i still eat them sometimes but as long as i dont take these aweful 10 day workout breaks, i dont get fat from it. Not sure if these ppl dont own scales or just voluntarily avoid getting on them

[@alesia808]

4:59 your love is not going to keep that baby safe. Use a car seat! 😢

[@Allahis_one1]

It is very easy to gain weight even a pound a day. I'm on a strict diet right now and if i eat more than usual even for one day, i gain weight. You have to stay consistent or you're just gonna gain weight.

[@kristy1653]

You have to eat an EXTRA 3500 calories to gain 1 pound, on top of the calories you need to eat just to maintain your weight. And for people that size, they already need to be eating a lot just to maintain because their basal metabolic rate is very high. So, gaining for her involves eating upwards of 6-7000 calories a day, minimum. That’s A LOT of food, not just a single splurge or two.

[@Allahis_one1]

@@kristy1653 I disagree. They are put on really strict diets and therefore they lose weight quickly. That also means that they can gain that weight back quicker than they lost it. If I eat more than usual and don't workout to burn that off, I wake up with half a pound or a full pound gained, sometimes more.

[@noraaa._]

How can one reach this size?

[@paulruano1903]

It usually STARTS with overeating. But then the Insulin Resistance keep the weight on. And reduces the efficient metabolism. A lot of obese people do try to loose weight.but as long as they eat a standard high carb diet, when have Insulin Resistance... it is doomed. And the weight will just increase and increase. Regardless of "overeating". My efficient metabolism even went to under 1000 calories/day. And i am a 1,8m Man. After i switched to Keto. My metabolism jumped up to 2500/day. My obese fatweight fell off easily. Lost 80kg. Now i try to avoid loosing the last remaining fat too fast. Because i do not want too loose too much too fast.

[@shadysorkin9214]

Dr. Now was so young here wtf.

[@annach7914]

This is old:)

[@susanlett9632]

My ex-husband and I had five children and 8 years I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2001 guess what we decided no more children because it's selfish!!

[@terricunningham6810]

sorry for your ms. so what kind do you have? my only hubby has the fast progressing ms. at one point he couldn't even walk as had to use an electric wheel chair. he died in 2019 from bad lungs.. and my cousin died from her ms. I am praying for you.

[@susanlett9632]

​​@@terricunningham6810I appreciate that. Thank you. I'm guessing he had Primary progressive. I have relapsing remitting. I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏

[@terricunningham6810]

@@susanlett9632 thanks. all the dr told us is was the worst MS you would get. he had real bad muscle spasms in his sleep. he would kick me and I was bruised.

[@seanbayly8599]

She had her husband in a cardboard box?! 📦

[@boosqueezy2418]

i’d like dr now to take on the haes movement

[@indyamoss2725]

Is this a new season?

[@bombyboo6335]

No...this is from season 2. Look how young Dr Now looks. 😊

[@mightymouse1005]

The food she was normally eating is what got her so big....

[@coffeeaddictexpress5038]

I smoke cigarettes. My father in law has COPD and he quit over 18 years ago. 😢I know I need to quit but addiction is tough. I don’t judge these people. Sending them hope doesn’t hurt me at all.

[@Lornerettalynn]

Single mom starter package… my sons Deonte ,Darnell, Deshawn mean the world to me.

[@lalithalotus5949]

Exactly. "But because I'm not able to care for them properly, my sister has moved in with me."

[@sanaaniz]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mayloo2137]

Her late husband's family enabled her.

[@viktorcortez5706]

She started to eat a lot of protein and gained 17 lbs of muscles

[@lanmech7397]

He had health problems?? I might be a psychic.

[@emzarulaify]

20lb is nothing for a person that big

[@hcklberypinkbrownies5170]

WOW. AICS.

[@user-to2gh7sg3l]

I haven't seen this, but something tells me she waddled away in defeat....

[@moodymelodys1350]

Yeah well your wrong jack azz she down 270 sum pounds and still going. She wasn't properly dealing with her grief.

[@X-GamerPro-HD]

She doesn’t want to change her diet she won’t loose the weight. She doesn’t care. It’s her life hanging in a thread.

[@MHiggins]

This is such a sad story the loss of this woman’s husband to morbid obesity should have motivated her to get healthier for her kids. Who will take care of them if she is gone?

[@slvrbullet22]

Its really not a hard concept but its self discipline. Even while moving..Yeah i give tough love not sorry... dont eat mcdonalds because you are moving. Theres options to stay low carb and lose weight. I hope she got some discipline and was able to move along with the process.

[@Anne_Onymous]

It really irks me when people have overweight kids. So your damn job and be a good parent.

[@fionaoliver7237]

Why did she jeopardize her surgery?ignorance is a bliss.

[@lindabenny4454]

I hate these videos that don't follow the full story! What happened next?

[@bombyboo6335]

U need to subscribe to TLC to watch entire episodes. 🤔

[@Boxers769]

Doesn’t dr now refer these patients to a mental health specialist to handle their eating disorders as part of their treatments?

[@dshe8637]

I don't understand why she had to move house and take her children away from their family

[@cademancaden]

This comment section is ignorant. Depression, addiction, and anxiety- that’s what leads to obesity. There is a genetic predisposition for excessive obesity as well. Thyroid, lack of vitamin D, all contribute. Don’t judge people.

[@ericdiesel33]

There is a ton of delusion to unpack here. Lack of vitamin D? Go outside and walk around in the sun, or eat vitamin rich whole organic foods every single day. There are plenty of foods to support thyroid function as well. Ever heard of Brazil nuts? Genetic predisposition? Her kids sure appear to be normal sizes and probably eat normal portions and are most likely active. Everyone goes thru torment and tragedy. Not everyone over eats. No one is genetically predisposed to lack discipline and mental toughness. Mindset is a CHOICE.

[@albertatlock]

I eat one meal a day and cycle 6 miles and weigh 12 stone. Stop guzzling food!

[@cameronmazziotta3771]

I don’t exercise a lot? Try not at all

[@phatsanta3836]

How can you uproot and move your whole family when just eating less will solve your problem? If you can do that, you can eat less, am I right?

[@mrsneakpeak8778]

Well damn she didnt learn anything from the consequence of her husbands weight 🤣

[@splatterhousecorrupt8520]

Do these people not own scales? Idk how they can want to lose weight but dont moniter their weight and dont even know their weight until they go to the dr office. I understand they cant use normal scales but they can get somethingnor go somewhere. Some ofnthese people drive 5 or 6 hours or take planes.

[@Bbfishman]

i dont have a lot of sympathy for these people. they're knowingly eating multiple times a day, way more than they actually need, and they do it all while realizing exactly what they're doing. if you ever want a masterclass on making excuses and absolving yourself of any and all responsibility, just watch a few episodes of this show. pathetic. i reserve my sympathy for people who deserve it.

[@alexandramoyer8785]

People need to stop judging. Y’all not perfect either

[@MaleOrderBride]

How did she even get pregnant at their size?! They both had a belly! Our did their sex organs connect to breed??😮😮

[@rebeccacloud6888]

Why can't people have more compassion, addiction is a disease. Food, drugs, alcohol .if you have never had an issue that's wonderful but we must not be so judgemental my prayers go out to her

[@missteeny1638]

The subjects on this show always seem to have surgery as their goal instead of changing their habits to make a better life. Surgery is just a tool, not a magic fix.

[@elgato894]

going to texas,to see doctor,and is still EATING LIKE A HORSE,i just cant figure this out...............

[@2Fangirl]

Exercise does little for weight loss.

[@StanTorrent]

Let me guess, eating an extra pizza won’t mean much either

[@willwhitman717]

His kidneys and heart weren't functioning correctly. It was the fault of his organs, not his obesity. LOL

[@dianagiles9467]

Heathy eating Paula…it’s hard I know ..