Dr Now Refuses To Help 600LB Patient Who Won’t Lose Weight I My 600-LB Life

[@andreashaw557]

My highest weight was 525. I couldn't believe how quick it happened or how I could let myself get that big. There is really no excuse, even with health problems. I was determined I wasn't living my life like that. I went from 525 to 250 by myself. Its a hell of a road but its worth it.

[@emilysmith1491]

This is AMAZING. You go girl!💜

[@andreashaw557]

@@emilysmith1491 thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[@danikadeanna444]

That’s awesome :))) congratulations 💜

[@annettesh75]

GREAT JOB!! It is indeed very hard. Congratulations!

[@arnethaearl8468]

Good for you to do it on your own.

[@kimbradley5278]

She's worried about the pain, she's worried about skin infections and the lymphodema but won't attempt to lose weight. She finds issues with everything. She wants enablers around her. Sad situation. Dr Now is brilliant and he's straight up. She's looking for someone to molly coddle her.

[@niamphdollieofficial]

Stop acting like she's a bad person she's sick and has an issue. It's like you telling someone with depress to just be happy 🙄🙄

[@Tyrosine0910]

@@niamphdollieofficial She didn't say this woman is a bad person.

[@Fatp1gtrollpig]

@@niamphdollieofficial why u look like that

[@ninetailsk1210]

Nocturnal Serenity did she say she was a bad person? No. Stfu stop trying to exaggerate the shit, she’s literally speaking facts about how the girls lifestyle is going. I don’t see how she saying that the girl not wanting to take action to lose weight is like saying “just stop being depressed and be happy” if you don’t want to lose weight but still complain about it then that’s a “you problem” for her (girl in vid)

[@loopylou6841]

Dr Now don't Molly coddle. He gives you the news completely honestly 👍

[@kandidBK27]

I cannot judge at all. I was 320 and had no idea, I got a personal trainer, got on a meal plan, and am now down to 250lbs. Accountability is the key in this journey!

[@screamindog8772]

yo nice job. losing that much weight sounds tricky as heck, good on you

[@rzum81]

That’s great!

[@unowen7416]

You're doing it,you ROCK!! Great job!!

[@DonzLockz]

I'm at about 250lb and I'm pushing to keep below that, so far so good. It all comes down to acceptance and will power. Well done on your weight loss. 👍😉

[@katroamleft4721]

Yes, with mental health as well, you are the one who needs to do the change. Nobody else can do it for you. Contrats

[@NYYLefty-sz9qe]

The most obvious and glaring factor that all of these people share is that each of them has an enabler - they’re not shopping and picking food for themselves. How they can afford the tremendous amount of food and takeout is also amazing. Even if they’re on assistance, which I assume they are, it’s still amazing

[@citomakaveezly]

They eat mostly fast food and cheap snacks. It’s not that expensive to become obese, and the food poor people eat is often just saturated fat / sugar meltdowns from hell.

[@citomakaveezly]

You’re right about the first part though 100%. There’s always some who is like normal body weight running around buying them the triple whopper and family size bag of Doritos, bringing it to their bed right next to their poop tray etc. Alright I’m done with this subject. 😅

[@brianjohnsadventure]

Yeah, I mean I’ve been shocked by a lot of the details of the various videos that I’ve seen on this show. But I would agree with you that probably the most shocking part is how the hell are they able to afford that much food. I’ve only ordered from companies like DoorDash several times and it’s when I had emergency surgery a couple summers ago. Other than that, I’ve just always refused to order because, I just feel it’s really overly expensive and for two I would rather get the exercise. It’s just a small amount of exercise walking in the parking lot. I truly don’t understand Anyone could afford just the fast food restaurants alone never mind all of the deliveries. I do understand that they are probably all on government assistance of some type, but it’s still insane. And I guess they are not paying rent because they all just have some enabler that allows them to stay at their house, but it still just truly mind-boggling how they can afford to live.

[@uglahboi6074]

@@citomakaveezlypoop tray 😂

[@mightymashak]

Big Mac cost 5$, I’ve seen this people eat 10 of them at 1 meal take. Already 50$ and I doubt it’s will be enough for them for 1 meal, plus let’s say 10 large fries, another 40-50$ and 2 bottles of soda - 100$ one food take. It’s a lot, if you are so large and need so much food, at least 3 times a day, it’s already $300 a day.

[@pinkybrain9300]

Amazing how human skin can stretch.

[@hanz090]

Good observation!

[@myapologiesmissgurl5069]

I almost think the skin would rip open

[@balisandra94]

This is what blows my mind every time. I got a few stretch marks as a teen when i put on some weight, and to my mind it looked like my skin was struggling so much (and i only put on about 3-4 kilograms). The way these people get so ginormous and their skin just doesn’t snap open everywhere? Insane.

[@Websterm]

Biggest organ of the human body 👌🏽 skin

[@oopssenpai8208]

@@balisandra94 I also think it's impressive. Genes play a big role but I also think that they got most of the stretch marks are old so they propably got lighter/white. But still very impressive.

[@brama100]

I can't believe that Dawn doesn't use gloves.

[@Simonee619]

Right

[@moniquejones6482]

😂😳🤮 uggghhh that part. I was like wtf, heck naw.

[@cassie5978]

Eww

[@jetarshi1982]

My thoughts exactly

[@samylynch5185]

And I thought I was the only one

[@cheyenneblack94]

I love Dr. Now. The tough love that goes with his honesty may come out as mean, but he truly does his job right: caring for the needs and safety of his patients

[@leblankko3284]

@@carlalopes7826 (indeed*)

[@BrandyD1777]

Agreed. He is a no bull💩 Doctor. He has many patients to care for and when someone waste his time, he tells them. Call it mean, whatever, he is very compassionate and takes his career seriously as well as the patient's health.

[@carlalopes7826]

😄,yes indeed 👍

[@sdburnettartfan9027]

He's my spirit animal. Some of the patients don't take any responsibility for their bad eating habits by caring more about delicious high calorie junk they crave rather than be serious about Dr Now's diet plan and make commitments to stick with his plan with consistent weight loss as a result. I wouldn't blame him for refusing to help someone like a James K, Lisa F and this morbidly obese patient. It's a waste of time to help those who could careless about their problems or don't want help. They remind me of my maternal grandma because she and them were like people falling off the cliff with people catering and throwing rope, but they didn't do the work to climb up which is taking care of their bodies and wellness by making the right, productive and responsible choices. My grandma didn't do that before breaking her ankle nearly 3 years ago. My family and I always had to visit her if we wanted to see her due to her anxiety of any drive that's not local to where she lives. She didn't seek psychotherapy or speak to a psychologist in her house about her mental problems when she had opportunities by God to do so. It's not a good enough excuse if she were to say that wasn't common when she grew up as a child or as a young adult. She's 84 and I'm nearly 23 and I know that psychologists and psychiatrists were around decades before I was born. The practice started in the late 19th century way before she was born. Unfortunately, she wanted to be set in her ways and didn't mind disappointing her family by not showing up to family gatherings before her ankle injury. Since last year, she has dementia and now her whole family and caregivers have to cater to her needs at a local hospital. I get that dementia and alzheimer's disease can be common with senior citizens, but every person 70 or over who can still function has the opportunity to lower the risks of getting those memory diseases just like how overweight people have the opportunity to decrease their risks of becoming morbidly obese by seeking medical help and advice from any kind of doctor or do counseling with a social worker.

[@carlalopes7826]

@@sdburnettartfan9027 ,..please,.. continue to take care, of your parents,...they need more care,s..and you have support all they needed,..i know .. sometimes is very hard, ...but....is family...and they need to,..and is our duty...to fix it,.. problems. Thank you

[@C.L.190]

My brain can't accept that she's 44. I'm 42 and she looks like she's in her late 60's.

[@matttherrien9608]

I didn't realize her age. I'm turning 42 myself. I'm overweight at 195 pounds right now but I cycle daily.

[@morganTyt7]

@@matttherrien9608195 pounds is nothing compared to this, glad you’re cycling daily thats really good

[@mightymashak]

I think if she looses her weight she will look even older. You can’t put your body in such a stress (. But she must lose at least 350 pounds in order to live and be mobile. Good luck to her. Here is no more questions of beauty were made, it’s matter of survival.

[@zephyrwlf]

no she doesn't

[@MalenaValery]

Im 43 I’m diabetic and my weight is 215 I know I’m overweight a little bit I almost weight 10 years ago almost 300lbs but I’m strong brave and resistance I can do it! I also depressed but I’m stronger than that life is just one and is today ❤️

[@iamnsane]

The fact that she can stand up for a couple of seconds is actually impressive

[@karyannfontaine8757]

I too was astounded she was able step up onto the scale.

[@therose5783]

Did she ever get accurately weighed? Looks like she is close to 700 lbs.

[@nicholasmartinez8767]

@@therose5783 she passed away.

[@candaregl]

@@nicholasmartinez8767 When? Is there a video or article about it?

[@tinyboatsunk7744]

@@nicholasmartinez8767 sorry to say, but I’m not really surprised

[@calypsowarrior9061]

He wakes you up because he wants you to fight. Dawn is a priceless friend.

[@HHH-po4tk]

👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKXNZ6hnas6rd7c

[@dumplingsboi3906]

Nahh it’s her oxygen tank fam

[@rogerhank7314]

@@dumplingsboi3906 exactly LOL!! "God has plans for you!" Oh boy, an existence being poor and disabled, LUCKY ME LOL!

[@avaaadaegeee]

@@HHH-po4tk why

[@joywalker4918]

@@rogerhank7314 There is nothing wrong with being disabled I am so what's your point? I love being alive I'm so happy I was born lots of people are poor it doesn't mean they're not happy who cares a lot about money as long as they're happy? You seen a little judgemental maybe you can explain what you mean..

[@kimberlyogrady4534]

I'm so impressed with the transport guys. They were so encouraging.

[@DavidKen878]

How were they encouraging?

[@kimberlyogrady4534]

@@DavidKen878 they reassured her that she was fine and could trust them. Professionalism.

[@TysMommy609]

I noticed that too! They were amazing, so very kind and caring.

[@DavidKen878]

@@kimberlyogrady4534 As opposed to what? Telling her they were going to drop her and that she was going to die?

[@kimberlyogrady4534]

@@DavidKen878 I have had medical needs cared for by people who are not. I don't understand why you are questioning my praise for someone's professionalism?

[@charlenemack7040]

I’m 72 years old. I weigh approximately 253 pounds, and it’s killing me. I have no idea how somebody can weigh 600 pounds and survive.

[@BodybuildingSteve]

yeah, im 210 and embarrassed as fuck, 600lb or more is just ... wtf

[@HybridEpsilon]

@@BodybuildingSteveAll you have to do is have discipline and know how to eat. And the best excessive is walking, even if just a little. You've got this. It will all be okay.

[@efugee]

Stop. Eating. 1 meal a day only.

[@tattie6362]

⁠@@efugeeThat’s not a very healthy thing to do (for most people). Watch calories, yes, but not necessarily eating once a day. Losing weight is more about building healthier relationship with food + having active lifestyle.

[@MontagZoso]

@@HybridEpsilonExercise I think you meant, but yes!

[@zahedah80]

I love how straightforward he is. He tells them what they need to hear.

[@4bibimimi]

Whatever it is this old Persian as heard it before

[@MeganVictoriaKearns]

He really has no choice but to be straightforward. These patients are all one medical issue away from dying.

[@silvergirl7810]

I think he has a terrible bedside manner- I don’t watch the show so I’m not sure if they incorporate the mental aspect but that’s a large part of what’s going on and I’m hoping that he addresses that in his rehabilitation for them and not just leave it to them with a 1200 calorie diet a day and expect things to be fixed with willpower- there is a reason things got to that point to begin with.

[@shawnkramer8294]

@@silvergirl7810 his program includes extensive psychotherapy

[@zahedah80]

@@bubbamaster3116 they have already been enabled enough and telling then what they want to hear is what got them there in the first place

[@BrandyD1777]

Dawn deserves so much. She is a friend everyone needs. Patience of a saint.

[@southlondon2051]

She deserves gloves for starters

[@Cyperspiller]

What? Are you freaking kidding me? A friend? If you are THAT big and you were MY friend, I would not go out and buy fatty food, pizza, burgers etc. so she can get even bigger! If that was my friend, I would do anything in my power, to help my friend loosing weight and not enableing her so she gets bigger!! That is not a true friend! She do it for the money and nothing else, or she would help her!

[@BrandyD1777]

@@Cyperspiller I don't think there is much to receive financially.....they don't live in millions. She doesn't want to live with a constant monster that will terrorize her if doesn't give to her. Say want you want but I highly doubt you would be washing, cleaning, touching places she is and beyond. If she didn't care, her skin would have sores, rashes, gout, etc. Dawn takes good care of her besides denying food.

[@BrandyD1777]

@@southlondon2051 Yes, I noticed that immediately.

[@ermesdistefano5322]

The only thing dawn deserves is a jail sentence for enabling Joyce to get to the size she is.

[@jessetaft1]

Your body is MOLDING! MOLD! ON YOUR BODY!!! How is that not a wake up call

[@kittylove7006]

wait thats mold??? I just thought the bumps were nf 😭😭

[@AWitchAndACat]

I didn't even know your skin could mold. I cannot tell you how disturbing I find that.

[@balisandra94]

Yeah, imagine some parts of your body are so far away and detached from you, they’re living a completely unknown to you life, MOLDING 🤢

[@oliverzwatermelongum]

i know

[@usagi3393]

@@oliverzwatermelongum ah

[@martiniguy1920]

Dr Now shouldn't waste his time on many of these people. It costs a lot to try and help these people who refuse to help themselves. Her caregiver should be wearing gloves. Gross!! 😮

[@Hexhex66]

There already were some really reluctant and stubborn patients who one day woke up and lost weight after many months of stagnation. For some of them you would never have expected this. So you never know at the beginning, who is worth to be helped and who‘s not. That’s why it’s right that Dr. Now is giving everybody a chance (and sometimes even two or three).

[@lauffytaffy1158]

She said, she wonders why gods let's her wake up to see another day. That tells me right there that she doesn't want to fight and she just wants to die. Her minds made up.

[@wabbitnred3609]

To me, she sounds lazy.

[@calebriggins5628]

@@wabbitnred3609 it’s different when ur at that weight. I’ve never been but I can understand that it brings a huge emotional toll. At this point it’s not lazy, it’s giving up on life. She is feeling so down and depressed that she doesn’t care anymore. And the negative comments like this don’t help

[@hananfathiyyah3758]

She sounds demotivated.

[@judethaddeus9856]

Can’t put anything past you, huh?

[@lauffytaffy1158]

@@judethaddeus9856 who are u saying that to?

[@B1gDuck]

“Don’t push” “We aren’t. We’re pulling” Bro was not expecting that weight lol

[@Faith-zv8ik]

LMAO

[@Bella.216]

She died

[@Faith-zv8ik]

@@Bella.216 dang

[@emmawatsonisbetterthanever4442]

@@Bella.216 wait rlly ?

[@Bella.216]

@@emmawatsonisbetterthanever4442 yes she died in September

[@billscannell93]

I have no judgment about these poor people. I have had my problems with alcohol, so I understand it is just another form of addiction. It might even be harder to break than a drug addiction, because eating is such a fundamental aspect of life. Best of luck to all of them, including anorexics on the other end of the spectrum.

[@balisandra94]

This is a refreshingly kind comment, thank you. Hope you’re doing alright x

[@kierrareichel3698]

This!! Thank you for this comment. A concept I feel so many don’t understand.

[@briandavies149]

True. Very hard to fix a food issue. Especially in our country.

[@Armistead_MacSkye]

Yes, but these addicts are treated with kindness. Alkies, druggies and anorexics are treated like dirt (by society at large), no pun intended.

[@marilynwillett804]

not the same at all how many 600 pound people hit and kill others on the road every year? how many drunks refuse to stop driving?

[@kyoyamabarbara3701]

I’m a woman. I was 96 kilograms by the end of January. And that was my heaviest weight ever . I’m 180 centimetres tall. Believe me, I felt terrible, my stomach was hurting, I had dyspnea, my immune system was weak. I decided to go on a diet , and started some physical exercises, I started going on dancing classes and riding a bicycle. This show helped me a lot. I weight 86 kilograms now, still have 10 kilos to go, but I feel much better

[@rosiepayne7712]

Great work!!

[@vinootabrijesh639]

Proud of u . really

[@user-ayush818]

You should get to 65kg

[@ghazalwalid-w1v]

@@user-ayush818why? if they said they only need to lose 10 kilos then let them be happy.

[@user-ayush818]

@@ghazalwalid-w1v because her weight should be within 65-70kg that's normal.

[@w.whoisrio]

"Can someone hold my hand?" "I got you" and immediately grabbing her hand. This transport team is so kind

[@zxyatiywariii8]

They're such amazing people ❤

[@callum9999]

I find it deeply concerning how many people on here find the absolute bare minimum of kindness shown from medical professionals to patients to be awe-inspiring. Is this a reflection of your own personality, or is the US healthcare system REALLY that appallingly neglectful? I don't think I can recall working with a single healthcare professional who would refuse to do something as simple as hold the hand of a scared patient under their care - even without an audience watching them!

[@w.whoisrio]

@@callum9999 It's different in this situation because she could have very easily been embarrassed. Needing a transport team to wheel you out of your home because you're too heavy to walk while there's cameras shoved in your face can be understandably humiliating. Especially knowing the fact that fat people are incredibly likely to be undermined or mocked or made fun of in medical settings. Just because something is the bare minimum does NOT mean it is always shown. And how do you know for sure I'm in the US? Not to mention this show is filmed in the US!! 😂😂

[@LatinMessiah]

Only because they’re on camera.

[@leenb7560]

I would not grab her hand, would be to affraid that she would pull me to her mouth and eat me whole

[@paulaholbrook3913]

Dawn really needs to start wearing gloves.

[@Simonee619]

Agreed

[@ermesdistefano5322]

What dawn needs to do is to stop enabling Joyce so that she doesn’t stay at a size where someone need to care for her in the first place🤷‍♂️

[@Sheisneika0976]

Yessss

[@joseayala8506]

Hope she doesn’t smell her hand afterwards 🤢

[@Elleoaqua]

Not with one patient. Just wash your hands when done

[@s.k.4833]

Dr. Now helps, but if u do nothing for yourself, there is nothing he can do. He is a great doctor!

[@SweetN_Sinner]

This is called common sense and doesn’t require having a PhD.

[@valeriejean6507]

When caring for a morbidly obese person, if they keep gaining, they're eating way too much because the enablers bring the food, usually to avoid a fight. Watch these shows and they all have enablers.....that's the sign of an addiction. Addicts are liars and manipulators. Dr Now had her number which made her go into act. She left to be fed as much as she wanted. No sympathy here.

[@deborahharrop5330]

@@valeriejean6507k

[@cortneyrens]

Valerie: Yep, she is very manipulative! There’s no way she wants to give up this “lifestyle “. She is too lazy and wants to be a victim too much so her failure is never her fault. I used to work on a bariatric surgery unit, it was astounding how many patients bossed us staff around and refused to do anything for themselves, even work with PT or wipe themselves (they just didn’t want to, they were so used to their caregiver and families doing it for them, they had no shame!) and many of them had complications after, from eating too much and stretching their stomachs out again. The surgeons would do OR on ANYONE, if they were ready or not! It wasn’t like DR Now, who makes them prove they are capable of eating less before surgery

[@Droogie128]

I was 400lbs and I'm now down to 250lbs of mostly muscle. When I became a father, I took accountability and decided I wanted to be able to run and play with my daughter and live long enough to see her grow. The only person that can do it is you.

[@IreneMitchell-c3x]

AMEN...

[@LittleMiss89ui]

Can we take a moment to appreciate how the transport team handled her? They were so professional and polite the entire time

[@Jules-1770]

Yes, and this is, or was, a pretty demanding patient.

[@michelleodes2292]

They were great, had so much patience. I take my 👒 hat off to them.

[@ericrivera8410]

There was a camera crew filming them

[@PH-vv1ky]

@@ericrivera8410 well done you for stating the absolute obvious 👏 Pat yourself in the back

[@standingonmountain3975]

They were cursing in their minds.

[@catgiles3268]

There was an episode with a woman who weighed over 900 lbs and she could still walk with a walker. There are people who truly want to get better and those who want to blame everything/everyone else for the position they’ve put themselves in. Heartbreaking but they have to want it for themselves.

[@myathegrandma]

What was the episode called?

[@paristhehag9299]

@@myathegrandma It was Samantha’s story, I think

[@myathegrandma]

@@paristhehag9299 Okay thanks

[@mattvanderhorst9436]

That's a miracle she was 900lbs still alive

[@teehee5700]

people hold weight differently aswell. the fat that prevents 600lbs people walk could not be that bad on the lady who was 900lbs despite how big she actually was.

[@CameronSWhitelaw]

I don’t think I could do what her friend does for her. I couldn’t even do it for family. Respect her so much

[@therose__]

I would but not for an extensive amount of time. My patience is low especially for someone who doesnt wanna help themselves

[@CameronSWhitelaw]

@@therose__ ikr I think I’d just be like ‘you’re knocking me sick’ and give up. The fact that the rolls get infected if they’re not dry enough has put me off my food for two weeks lol.

[@therose__]

@@CameronSWhitelaw no deadass! I cant look at that every day i get sick myself or start doing more crunches

[@dixiepoet]

Money talks. Her "friend" is paid and lives rent free. That is a motivation.

[@WayTooFit]

What respect ? She is the one feeding her

[@brendafuller907]

Dr. Now & is a God-send to these people. He brings them the answer to what they need. Many of them throw their blessing awsy & that is so heart breaking.

[@fairlyvague82]

She’s very lucky to have Dawn as a friend. I can’t imagine many people wanting to help in those kinds of ways.

[@kyupified2440]

Helping is good, but I can’t imagine sacrificing years on taking care of people like this. I don’t have the patience to do so

[@praxy2601]

Isnt she being paid?

[@A_Random_Rat]

Who feeds her?

[@andjelavuckovic8103]

Shes literally paid to be around her

[@channeliman521]

With all my respect Eating and Eating 🍗🍤🍖🍕🍟🥩🍔🌭🥓🍳🥯🥟🥘🧆🌮🫔🥪🥩🧇🥞🥖😞🙏

[@briharden3258]

I can’t believe she cleaned her with no gloves wow 😭

[@beckaarrnondo8622]

I think she is not wearing gloves because she is not a professional and doesn't know to wear gloves. :( She said Dawn was a friend that she has to pay. Probably this woman receives SS disibility and that is how she pays her friend. :( She has a sad life .. but I think when you get to a certain point you just give up. :(

[@kathrynoneill5862]

It's kinds common sense to wear gloves especially nowadays. It's gross there is really no excuse you even get a pack at the dollar tree.

[@briharden3258]

@@kathrynoneill5862 thank you I’m not hearing no excuses that’s just nasty ! Literally lol

[@KT-pw1cq]

Giiiirl I was thinking the same thing

[@corinnejones9287]

Me too!! 😝 Gross !!

[@WarriorWomann]

How does a tiny heart the size of a fist, pump blood to THAT much body mass. The human body is amazing

[@tonistarr1390]

The heart is a muscle that enlarges as well. It's called cardiomegaly

[@AemiliaJacobus]

Eventually the heart will get bigger from the extra effort it has to make to pump oxygen throughout the body.

[@user-ns3vs3bp3e]

With a lot of strain. Her resting heart rate is probably as high as most people doing moderate exercise

[@nigelft]

@@user-ns3vs3bp3e ... not to mention her resting BP is probably insanely high ... if she isn't on vasodilators, that is ...

[@jakeplumber1373]

THAT'S your take on this? Oh dear..

[@pou618]

Oh Dawn PUT SOME GLOVES ON!!!

[@cynthialewis2096]

Yes!!

[@Kay-ve7on]

Idk how her friend was able to do all that for her without wearing gloves, because I wouldn't.

[@TheShapeshiftingReptilian]

Probably used to it.

[@cosmicreef5858]

They shouldn't do that without gloves. That is a bio hazard and just a big no

[@loafbochen]

me neither

[@nickycotton6137]

Admire her kindness/tolerance! Gloves = essential, but Fair-Do's to her anyway.

[@simplyluhv]

Bc she’s a real friend

[@jessicaibe970]

Dr. Now is the kind of doctor that truly cares about his patients and is willing to help them, yet most of them, if not all, either disrespect him, or come up with excuses about their failed weight loss

[@Meow-zu5si]

Dr now is just a cute lil ass makin some good stuff. Love when he talks 😂

[@elisewarnicke4767]

You cant help someone who doesn't want to help themselves

[@Elleoaqua]

He's on television. That's all. He's well compensated

[@peachesncream781]

@@Meow-zu5si What....?

[@ricaivory6571]

That's bcuz they need intense therapy to break their addiction. Dr now is honest and they need it, but how many addicts have been told the truth and still never changed?

[@karlbodmer4368]

I used to be really fat as well. I was on the verge of developing serious health conditions. I remember not being able to tie my shoelaces and my sleep suffered as well. My life changed when I finally set my mind to the thinking that anything is possible if you decide so. I took a meal plan to start with. I created it online, on Dietarize iirc, which was super helpful to me. I didn't have to worry about calories, macros, nutrients and all that stuff. I just focused on walking long distances and exercising after I got on a level where I could do some simple workouts. I hope my story will inspire you to do the same. To change your body you must first change your mind!!

[@sydneyshook9266]

i’m proud of you!

[@wendygraham6863]

Thamkyou , I needed to hear that x

[@Canibales589]

How do I change my mind ?

[@joycebaker85]

That's awesome!! So happy for you!

[@velvetta-johnson3123]

Very well said and I hope your journey stays bright! Sending love💙🥰

[@campin_sasquatch7740]

I think that title needs a rework. It's not like "Dr. Now is unable to help a patient who REFUSES to help themselves."

[@catherineg9943]

Classic “click-bait”. Especially, for trolls who think degrading another person, (even a person in the “COMMENTS SECTION”), is entertaining.

[@whatshishead2680]

I just don't understand why someone would let themselves go that far. That doc is a total legend though.

[@codename495]

It’s a combination of mental illness/dependency and enabling by caregivers and family.

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

@@codename495 true..and the family should have put down rules right away

[@melissamatthews3927]

I agree

[@hfhfhhf1]

it's the same reason why people get addicted to anything, heroin, alcohol, coffee etc.... produces an addictive postive feeling in the brain.

[@whatshishead2680]

@@hfhfhhf1 sorry but I don't believe so whatsoever. For example if she had a tight arse stomach band she wouldn't eat. She'd be full, not stuffing food down her gob until her tummy bursts. And it comes down to dam right laziness too. So yeh I dunno maybe it's an attention thing? That's just my opinion I guess. Which yeh' it's easy for me to say as I'm one of them people in his early forties that can lose a couple of kilos at the drop of a hat. Although I am very active for my age and don't really eat crap.

[@noahbartlett1296]

Doctor Now’s blinging stethoscope is iconic lol

[@user-jb7tq7ko7e]

I know, it's so funny

[@eniam2675]

Blang blang

[@HybridSpektar]

It's even weirder when a death metal vocalist wears a gold watch. Makes no sense at all.

[@MamiTT237]

That thang is SHINING!!!

[@pennypillow4445]

imaging him scrolling through amazon looking for a new stethoscope and him buying that blinged out one just makes me lol

[@deeprollingriver52]

As an RN, I have practiced nursing for 46 years. What I have witnessed in the increased number of obese patients is astounding. We NEVER saw people weighing over 300 lbs. much less over 600 pounds. Before 1990, we never had “big boy” beds or oversized wheelchairs because nobody was ever that big. But now, the epidemic is horrific and mind boggling and it’s getting progressively worse. As nurses, caring for these patients puts us in danger of being injured from the shear amount of weight we are dealing with.

[@tvbuu]

damn thats wild

[@Makgeulli]

Wow !!

[@angiev1840]

We've become more sedentary as a society with each generation. The rate of depression and trauma has skyrocketed. When people get to this size, there's always a psychological element because food is being used as a drug. I think that the biggest factor is processed food. There's so much of it now and food manufacturers deliberately put additives and flavorings to cause a dopamine spike that people get a form of addiction to. They actually call obese people who eat a lot of their processed frankenfood "heavy users". It does ultimately come down to personal responsibility. I know that but these manufacturers are diabolical in a way.

[@lethabrooks9112]

Ive taken care of people like this and needless to say my back is shot and Im 44

[@kristopherknapp1707]

I’m a big guy but I didn’t start gaining until night shift. Now I’m trying to get back in shape. I wanna be in the kind of shape I was in in the police academy a few years back. I can’t imagine letting myself get to 600 I don’t even like being the size I am now. Sometimes I think it’s best to just put some of these people out of their misery. Not trying to be mean but so many are just hopeless and a drain to society.

[@jaimeeenevoldsen1652]

I LOVE how sweet the EMTs and firefighters always are; they have every opportunity to be cruel and insulting, but they're only ever kind and helpful.

[@iverr6]

I watched this episode, this woman blamed everything but herself for failing to lose weight, everything right down to the scale itself. I would not have the patience to deal with some of these people like Dr Now does.

[@fyourfeelings6830]

Exactly.... She said the scale cant be right... Your right its wrong, you have to weigh more than 388

[@MG-hi9sh]

@@fyourfeelings6830 I thought the exact same thing myself, like how tf is she only 388?

[@lordybelance3410]

@@MG-hi9sh Yeah

[@redbetta2191]

women have hard time with 'Accountability'

[@SemiCommma]

@@redbetta2191 don’t be that guy

[@anilarevaelc4381]

Isn't it amazing how there's never a shortage of people to be on this show

[@wolverinefangowings]

Plus this show has been out long enough that some of the people on this season of My 600 Lb Life were probably eating pizza and watching my 600 Lb life as they worked their way up that 600 lbs.

[@crispybacon91]

@@wolverinefangowings very meta

[@BubbleArcadia]

It's not amazing it's sad

[@ericrivera8410]

@@BubbleArcadia it's a miserable life...

[@crimsonclover9871]

I remember when The Biggest Loser was on. Several seasons in the trainer Bob Harper said something along the lines of "The fact that the BL is still going and the contestants are getting bigger shows that people aren't taking the message onboard,". It's the same with My 600lb Life.

[@sarahmurphy8030]

If i was a care giver i would only give small low calorie meals 3 times a day with plenty of water. At this point she is being fed too much high calorie food throughout the day. Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind.

[@miryamamar5442]

AGREED!

[@ladyrain299]

@RAIDER SIXTY EIGHT that's really cruel.

[@BrandyD1777]

Agreed. She can't get up and get the junk food.

[@glaciveestudios6170]

She isnt even supoose to eat at all, Fasting is key

[@Critex_]

@RAIDER SIXTY EIGHT don't waste a harpoon on that

[@brendamyers6320]

I'm watching this and Richard Simmons has just died.. I recall him being full of joy and helping people.. may he RIP..

[@davemathews7890]

This woman is really aggravating. She apparently can't see that having her ass wiped in the middle of her living room might possibly be humiliating for the friend who has to do it, not just her. She acts like she is the victim of an uncontrollable health problem instead of admitting that it was her eating that resulted in her life turning so miserable.

[@MeganVictoriaKearns]

I literally could not agree more with everything you said. This "poor me, my life's so hard" act is bs. This isn't cancer. You are in this shape because of YOU. If you're miserable STOP F*ING EATING 20,000 Calories a day!

[@jade2708]

How does someone let it get THIS bad? I'm just in shock at how she let this happened to HERSELF.

[@davemathews7890]

@@jade2708 Like a lot of addicts, she's in denial about nearly everything. Why else would she go bare-assed naked on a national TV show and allow the world to see up close what a manipulative, unhappy wretch she is? To lose weight or to gain attention? I hope she's able to change her attitude and work with Dr Now to get her health back. If nothing else, this show demonstrates that hugely overweight people can succeed in saving their lives if they follow Dr. Now's directions and are willing to do the required work.

[@cognitive-dissident]

She's also addicted to pity.

[@reddbyrde]

I don’t care how “best” we are, I’m NOT putting my hand in your hoo-hah because you don’t want to eat right!!! My friends and I aren’t that damn close!!!!

[@ericareed6132]

I love Dr. Now. He shows his patients tough love but only because he cares. He's truly one in a million 🙌🏾

[@kristinasuraca898]

He's a typical arrogant heartless NOWADAYS doctor.Ahole

[@ericareed6132]

@@kristinasuraca898 ehh that's your opinion

[@kennypenny5205]

I like those types of doctors

[@Elleoaqua]

@@kristinasuraca898 100%

[@jillianetuk5189]

@@kristinasuraca898 his not heartless it's the truth

[@kmackblack]

Round of applause for her friend Dawn, the medical transport team, and Dr Now. All being so kind and professional and compassionate (but only to an extent!)

[@treasuretrovel3816]

No, no round of applause for Dawn who is obviously feeding her. Hopefully Dawn can get a more rewarding job even if it pays less.

[@shyarknight4495]

Don’t forget the camera crew too!! They were an exceptional team. 😊

[@MsShandy111]

Not Dawn, she is feeding this morbidly obese woman.

[@notatthistime3867]

No, Dawn is killing her "friend" by giving her constant junk to eat. It's not like she was able to get out of bed and walk to the refrigerator herself. Dawn was the one bringing her all the food. Dawn is the one who helped her gain 12 lbs when she needed to lose weight.

[@beantown_billy2405]

Dawn made the problem worse by protecting her from the consequences of her sin. Enabler!

[@emsparamedic5183]

I'm glad the doctor took that stance with Joyce, because she's literally just wasting EVERYONE'S time in not putting forth any effort. As a retired Paramedic I can affirm what an incredible challenge it is to remove a morbidly obese patient from anywhere on a stretcher. I was doing it way before hydraulic stretchers came along and EMS/Fire crews risked getting injured every time. AND, it would take 8-10 people to safely remove one person like this, which would take them away from other potentially life threatening calls. Such a frustrating situation for everyone.

[@thekornreeper]

Thank you for your service helping people.

[@chucknutly3290]

This woman is a human puddle. If she were someones pet she'd be put down and the owner would be thrown in jail. She's a huge drain on medical resources, i don't understand why we don't tax people for being overweight, I'm pretty sure they do it in Japan. These people should be put on strict diets they can't break. In a world where people are still starving to death i have no sympathy for this woman.

[@snooganslestat2030]

@@chucknutly3290 Agreed 100%

[@chucknutly3290]

@@snooganslestat2030 In a pandemic these people shouldn't get any time out of a doctors day..

[@snooganslestat2030]

@@chucknutly3290 Yep.

[@kathtsmall6405]

You can NEVER help someone who can’t help themselves. This is fact, not fable. Thank god dr.now sticks to his guns.

[@kkoup35]

It’s like trying to help a smoker or drinker, drug addict or gambler. An addiction is an addiction and until they hit rock bottom and are prepared to look themselves in the mirror and acknowledge that they need help you’re not going to make a discernible difference. Unlike other addictions you can’t go ‘cold turkey’ and avoid your demon - you have to eat in order to live so temptation will always be there.

[@lauraeager373]

Amen!

[@danefrancis2638]

@Cheese dick McGee yo that is just uncalled for

[@margaretchurchill3141]

Who feeds this lady, I would like to see how much food is eaten

[@douglasphillips24]

Wow! Those nurses deserve a medal and more appreciation for being so humble and selfless helpers .

[@FOXYCECILIA]

The only time they're not in pain is when is feeding time. Suddenly they get lots of energy to feed their face.

[@abbywright1301]

I once worked as a meal delivery person for a woman much like the woman in this show. Only difference was that she didn’t have someone like dawn to take care of her. Her own grandson (who lived with her) didn’t take care of her either. It was a shame, too. She was such a sweet woman who wanted to lose weight but couldn’t get the help she needed. Last I saw her, she hadn’t taken a bath in almost 6 months because no one helped her. I wanted to help her, but I delivered meals to multiple people along with her. I hope she’s doing okay.

[@radhasen.animalwelfare.5644]

You are one of the few in this section (of vultures viciously pecking away at the woman) who has some compassion, sensitivity and kindness in your heart.

[@Wen1515]

Bless you Abby. You have a kindness that’s rare these days.

[@hillarybillary21]

You think she got to where she was with no support from any family because she was “wonderful” to them? Open your eyes.

[@lordybelance3410]

I hope she got the help she needed

[@chanajohnson4833]

@@hillarybillary21 wow you act like you know the lady GOODNESS 😔

[@dancingfirefly7761]

I love Dr. Now and his refusal to get sucked in to his patients' lies. "If you believe that, you're delusional." I love that, when they make excuses and fail to comply with his instructions, he just dismisses them from the program. He's a busy man in high demand, and he won't waste his time on people like the woman here. Their enablers could make a huge difference if they learned from Dr. Now and quit listening to the lies, whining, and manipulations of the people they care for.

[@lauriechan1426]

Right? Just feed them a salad!! What are they going to do...stand up and smack them? Then good, at least they are moving

[@lifewithlaniDUH]

@@lauriechan1426 😂😂😂

[@thegingerbreadman5149]

I don’t understand why they don’t help them. Like if you go grocery shopping screw everything but what the doctor told her to eat.

[@jaysonthetrainmasterprofil221]

He said hes not interested of anymore excuses and games from you

[@jaysonthetrainmasterprofil221]

Why are these patiences keep missing appointments and lying and making up excuses?!

[@as-guardianangel9360]

I don’t understand how someone’s heart can pump blood through every spot of her body let alone clogged arteries

[@RsRj-qd2cg]

They usually take drugs to keep their hearts from giving out.

[@oaklandmade007]

It's amazing isn't it!

[@user-jb7tq7ko7e]

As- Guardian Angel not very well, that's why their wounds don't heal properly

[@brontebell7748]

That’s why they eventually have heart attacks. It’s a lot of work on the heart.

[@maggie0285]

The heart is pumping blood for 3 people.

[@kystars]

I love this show and Dr. Now..he is a very caring doctor. We have seen him hug people at times, wait for them as they arrive by transport.. he sounds tough sometimes, but he has to be. They must follow his plan or they will not lose weight by eating bad food and eating so much of it. Eating food is what causes weight gain. NOT water weight. I remember one woman yelling it was the water weight , not her eating. I hope Dr.Now can keep going. I think he is 79 now...but he is still going strong.

[@finnypaul7748]

This man deserves a noble prize

[@cathylicious96]

He really does.. holy shit

[@TacticalVillain]

Nobel?

[@redravenous1604]

Lol noble Nobel.

[@Elleoaqua]

FFS you don't know what you're talking about. "Noble" indeed. He is paid fir his work. He's no hero

[@fionagregory9376]

Nobel* I think.

[@amythomas8852]

Why the hell is she mad?! How infuriating it must be for Dr. Now and his staff to spend so much time and effort on someone who refuses to help themselves.

[@DamonInferis]

It's the reason the American health care system is so expensive, all these disgusting fatties clogging up the system, it really makes me sick with anger. something needs to be done...

[@imafrog6179]

Sometimes when people are depressed they can take out their anger on others. I know cause I used to do this when I was younger and depressed. This doesn’t excuse it but explains it.

[@donmeyers2631]

Thats the medical field in general

[@dwaynetaylor1575]

Totally agree.Shes been given so much help,yet blames everyone else.

[@Boricua..4]

She’s ungrateful

[@crawfor24]

Dr. Now has heard everything. All the excuses. He's very straightforward and honest with his patients. Being dishonest or sugar coating things when people are at this point of weight there is no time to screw around.

[@UndercoverScambaiter]

Yes I love Dr Now's approach. Kind but firm.

[@bsaunders5271]

She'd probably like it sugar coated.

[@RandomBeagle]

​@@bsaunders5271😂😂

[@tloyden]

Can I have this walker!? Please would be great! Can't help Demanding people who should be appreciative , listening and obeying! So easy

[@sleepycat960]

I always watch these when I start gaining weight, it's definitely a motivator

[@kaedenwheeler6967]

Facts

[@DSmith-ix1xf]

ikr, I may not be perfect, but no way am I thaat bad!!

[@BobaTeaBeech]

Me too I’m like damn okay maybe I will take an extra walk today and put down the chips, really puts things into perspective. Also if I’m struggling to clean my house I watch hoarders. 🤣

[@pupsenlalupsen7483]

Lol I just watch this because I like watching overweight people lose weight

[@mnurrreza]

Yep. And start watching "hoarders" when I am getting lazy cleaning the house.

[@CeeBee781]

The thing that confuses me is the fact that no one can get or stay this big on their own. Once you’re bedridden, you aren’t going out and shopping or going to restaurants or cooking or even going to the door to accept your order.

[@ginafarrell6797]

That is just what I was thinking. Those around her must be bringing her food. As well as the wrong kind of food and too much of it. That said, she needed a family intervention and professional help long before she became this heavy.

[@innominatum9906]

Not even that... imagine the fucking cost of it all. She doesnt have a job... so what about rent? Her bills? The insane amount of junkfood? Who's paying for all that?

[@rosiecoulbeck7688]

They become clever manipulators and they seek out enablers to allow them to continue their self destructive behaviours.

[@excelsior8682]

@@ginafarrell6797 Lock her in a cell, and do not help her out of bed. Leave an unlimited supply of only veggies and health food at the cell door, and do not let her out lol. Problem solved.

[@julietvalcouer]

That's the thing I don't understand. What is stopping their spouse/partner/parent/child (the usual enablers) from just straight-up saying "I just got you food, you just ate, I'm not getting you a bunch more crap to stuff your face."

[@shanaeharris3040]

I was 214lbs (couldn't tell because I carried my weight in my legs, hips, and thighs). The bottom of my feet would hurt the moment I would stand. I am now 175lbs. I feel great! Good luck to anybody on their weight loss journey! I pray that you all have good health and longevity!

[@judithirizar6214]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Djdjndxjsnd]

I’m proud of you for putting your health as a priority!

[@shanaeharris3040]

Thank you!

[@shywes2923]

Amen congratulations thank you for sharing!

[@smrtfasizmu6161]

I am at about your weight right now but I am a 6'1'' male so I don't have such problems. The only similar problems that I have experienced is after doing pushups or other exercises on the ground I would stand up by putting my arms over my right leg and having basically my whole body weight on my right leg and my right leg would do the entire job of making me stand up. After doing so many times my right knee hurt so I had to pay attention in the next several days every time I was getting up to put my weight equally on both legs and to use my hands to get up as well so as to relieve the pressure from the right leg. Other than that, I am nowhere near like people on this show, I can do over 20 pushups.. 215lbs people are fully functional, I can even lift my whole weight and do 1 pull-up (which is horrible compared to 12 pull-ups that I was able to do when I had 60lbs less).

[@O.GKilo616]

Thanks!

[@emmasullivan2918]

Shout out to the paramedics for being so sweet ! What a blessing .

[@MeganVictoriaKearns]

They were impressive. I cringe as I'm saying this because I want to be wrong, but the cynical part of me has to jump in and ask if the presence of the camera affected their demeanor.

[@karmatt3098]

@@MeganVictoriaKearns I’m sure they made jokes when the cameras weren’t running. This was probably an unorthodox day for them.

[@ericrivera8410]

There's an entire cameras crew watching them.

[@billj4525]

@@karmatt3098 A the least I have to think they must tell their families what they did and saw that day or something like that, because it can't be anything close to a normal day. Definitely would be a story to tell even if you weren't making fun of them, which I probably wouldn't do, but some people do and it depends on the person.

[@velkrokitty260]

can we take just a sec to appreciate what an absolute gem her friend is?!? i couldn't.

[@TrixyTrixter]

Friend? You mean her enabler. Without her "Friend" she would not be able to get to that weight. Its phyically not possible for her to get that fat wothout help. You say we should appreciate the person that helped get her this bad and continued to enable her. Absolutely not.

[@velkrokitty260]

@@TrixyTrixter yes, she brings her food but she obviously cares about her very much and is providing care most people would not. it sounds like you're blaming her friend for the situation? she needs to take some personal responsibility.

[@randommess6667]

@@velkrokitty260 true it is not something many people would do even if they can get paid for it many people wouldnt be a carer and do it for a very obese person is even more unlikely

[@valeriejean6507]

This woman has 2 enablers.....mom and her "friend" Dawn. They supply the food and Joyce shovels it in her mouth.

[@UnscrupulousAgitator]

I couldn't either

[@Jdjustsaying]

Imagine how many people’s backs are damaged, in a career ending way, to lift these people? 🥺

[@ihateyouall4641]

A lot actually.

[@inthecraftroom9724]

We have a family friend who tore her rotator cuff (shoulder) and needed surgery because of lifting an overweight patient. She ended up switching careers, too.

[@megansampson5445]

they need a machine/crane no human should be lifting this amount of weight.

[@barbarakosloski9260]

@@megansampson5445 they have a device to lift people - a Hoyer.

[@laureen96]

Ty Janet

[@dianakircher4565]

I like how Dr Now speaks the truth in a calm manner without any tone. Just straight facts in a calm kind tone. She makes so much excuses

[@ebbypetes]

I love Dr Now. " You're delusional if you believe that" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@XpurlX]

It’s so sad food addiction. I was 353 lb I gain all that weight after sexual abuse as a child. On my lowest (heaviest) point I knew I must change my life or I would die. I was already a mom of 3 and that was my motivation! I started loving myself and I got the gastric bypass surgery and lost a total of 132 lb. It could be more the thing was/is I’m not able to workout or walk a distance because I depend on electric wheelchair do to agressief rheumatoid arthritis that destroyed my joints. But I’m grateful for the progress I made. I’m in a much better place than I was ever before. I beat my addiction by the grace of God, and I’m forever grateful for that! My hart cries for everyone that fight the demon of addiction and pray to God that they will find self worthiness to overcome their addiction! You can do it!! Never give up God loves you in His eyes you are a masterpiece🕊🙌🏻💗

[@hannahpeterson4782]

I'm very happy for you congratulations on your hard work :)

[@XpurlX]

@@hannahpeterson4782 thank you so much 😊

[@pamelabacker2420]

Kudos to you! Well done!🤩👍😃

[@XpurlX]

@@pamelabacker2420 thank you really kindly 🥰

[@ericareed6132]

That's awesome!! Congrats and thanks for sharing your story🙌🏾❤

[@creeperPIGGY]

It makes me cringe that Dawn doesn’t wear gloves when caring for her friend. She’s an angel

[@tonistarr1390]

🤢🤮🤮 I thought the same thing!

[@autumnthorne9225]

Same but dawn seems pretty done with it all almost like she’s numb to it. She has more patients than I could hope for

[@dianapeek6936]

No she isn't an angel. Shes helping to kill the woman day by day.

[@blackqweenmars]

@@autumnthorne9225 patients💀

[@jessicatrowbridge5020]

Especially with the infection

[@ageautistic6957]

This makes me cry... reminds me of my mum before she died 😢 god its heart breaking to see someone give up on themselves like this... I believe i am heading the same way

[@atoyshabassene6273]

Seek help now and focus on goals

[@freshfalcon3996]

Put down the fork

[@hongkongnananewterritories1513]

I don't know if anyone here has seen this entire episode, but, the background on her is really important and has the answer to why she is like the way she is. Her mother, whose name I can't remember at the moment, re-married when Joyce was around 9 years old. She married a man who had children, so, instead of bringing Joyce to join the blended family, Mom LEFT HER WITH HER GRANDMOTHER for the ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE MARRIAGE!! Joyce says that she was always asking Mom when she was going to come and get her. So, Grandma let Joyce eat whatever she wanted, so with every visit Mom made, she was bigger. My theory: Joyce will never do anything to lose weight because she is punishing her mother for leaving her. At one part of the episode, Joyce is talking to Dr. Now, and her mother is there also. Joyce didn't like what Dr. Now was saying, so, all of a sudden she says that she feels dizzy and that she is having a heart attack. At one point when Joyce is talking like this, she looks out of the corner of her eye to see if Mom is watching.

[@leatharay3565]

Thus she is now getting attention.

[@ifyouknowyouknow6964]

Find the KZbin link if possible

[@cortneyrens]

I saw the whole episode too, it was amazing how manipulative and attention seeking she was! She’s a very off putting person in every way possible

[@yourstepsister2018]

@@ifyouknowyouknow6964 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHjTimmbo9lpfck

[@yourstepsister2018]

@@ifyouknowyouknow6964 I couldn’t find the full video of her history, but this is the video where she fakes the heart attack

[@Imonamf]

I love how she told him his diet is wrong. Like hers has been working this whole time smh 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Chiron952]

right? Like obviously she has shit figured out lol

[@dianehess5520]

I know, what a laugh🤪

[@jubyrenee1640]

Also she said 1200 calories was too much like she had been sticking to that

[@babelbuilder9912]

@@jubyrenee1640 It just goes to show how brazen her lies are. I was actually somewhat impressed with the audacity.

[@moni3634]

😂😂😂👍

[@wtchfrmpnw]

"1200 calories is still too much for me" I almost peed myself laughing.

[@ermesdistefano5322]

Ikr anyone who eats only 1200 calories per days should be super skinny.

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

@@ermesdistefano5322 due to my gastroparesis, I can’t absorb food and my feeding tube is my only source of nutrition. But I’m also very sickly skinny. I’m under 100 pounds.

[@oopssenpai8208]

@@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289 what is gastroperasis and how is it caused?/gen

[@niamphdollieofficial]

@@ermesdistefano5322 not everyone's body is built the same. I put on weight easily and get bloated as well after eating. I eat less than that and still aren't skinny

[@SM-ce1uy]

@@ermesdistefano5322 not really, if you have PCOS you may just have an average weight at that calorie count

[@Lucas.281]

I’ve lost 40 pounds in a month with intermittent fasting alone! Down from 95 kg to 78 kg, waist dropped from 38” to 32”. IF has been amazing! The tonic I use has also been a great boost for weight loss. Keep pushing-you feel great when you look great!

[@conniepfannerstill817]

I am a RN . Taking care of these massively obese patients is extremely difficult. These patients need to realize that their weight also affects the people around them.

[@jn3084]

Amen to that

[@anniemayne9520]

@@carollynt Oh yeah, I can see you caring for these people and possibly injuring yourself in the process. Nurses deserve every bit of praise they can get. Let's hope you never need care in a hospital!!!!!

[@tesseract2365]

And the society the hospitals infrastructure etc etc.

[@bradpanter6559]

@@carollynt you wouldn’t happen to be obese, would you? And do you have any recommendations for nurses dealing with people who weigh 400-600lbs? Any pro tips?

[@ms_cartographer]

Maybe Carol should try and lose some weight instead of being a burden on others. Why should you gain lots of weight from eating way too much and not exercising, while expecting nurses to injure themselves moving you because you didn't want to try and maintain a healthy weight? How selfish.

[@Pink_celeb420]

I can’t even imagine the smell of living like this. How does it get to this point? The enablers definitely are high contributors!

[@ericrivera8410]

My exroomate who ate himself to death hadn't bathed in the two years I lived with him. He kept firing his caretakers none were able to get thru to him..she must be a good friend.

[@Pink_celeb420]

@@ericrivera8410 🤭😲 omg what!! Two years?????? How didn’t he sprout into a mushroom after two years? Insanity! He definitely needed a psychiatrist for help

[@billyt2793]

She just lays her blob back and has people scrub her eat rolls

[@Han-we7du]

People around them tend to forget that once it gets to this point they have a food addiction, it’s very sad. Even worse when you realize that the lady in the video passed away

[@emmylou4522]

Her lady garden must absolutely STINK 🤮

[@newgtguy]

I'm a 6'3 50 yo male. Over the last 20 years, I allowed myself to balloon up to 365 lbs. Then, when I started having blood sugar issues, I realized I had to do something. On Feb 10th, 2021 I started working out. Mostly cardio 3-4 days per week for 30-40 min per session. I also watched my diet. In October 2021 I added resistance training to my routine. I now do both 5 days per week. Since all this started, I've lost 75lbs. I can run a 7 min mile and bench press 315lbs. I can finally see my abs for the first time in 20 years. I'm a different person today. Life is soooo much better. It just takes time, effort, and consistency. My workouts are my #1 priority. I don't care what else is going on. I NEVER miss a workout. Do I move workouts to accommodate meetings and other obligations? Sure. But I never miss one!

[@bevanbuckwheatshea5520]

Good on you!

[@valerieleidal7594]

Awesome, keep going!

[@silverwolf9642]

Great job!

[@daviniarobbins9298]

I have read that exercise doesn't make you lose weight, eating less makes you lose weight. Only exercise stops you gaining weight. You have to walk for something like 9 hours non stop after eating a full size chocolate bar(50 grams) to burn off the extra calories.

[@Krystalmyth]

7 Minute Mile? No way. You serious? I don't think people realize how insane that is if true. Even if you did a 9 minutes mile at your size I'd be blown away. I could barely do a 7 Minute Mile at 19 yo in Army Basic training. Amazing, man.

[@bsaunders5271]

The thing that gets to me the most is that there is no accountability, no humility. Everyone else has to run around like idiots for her but she didnt become disabled out of nowhere, she disabled herself. I would be deeply ashamed of myself, and apologetic for putting people (and their backs) out all the time. But she just moans. And gorges herself.

[@tam2046]

Poor Dawn no money is worth it for taking care of a selfish person that refuses to help themself.

[@ermesdistefano5322]

Dawn is the reason that Joyce got to that weight in the first place. It’s her enabling that got Joyce to that weight.

[@tam2046]

@@ermesdistefano5322 l disagree she hired her after she could not take care of herself.

[@Vampire-sweetheart]

@@ermesdistefano5322 Dawn I'd the reason she is still here she even bathes her that poor woman

[@briannadickson2884]

No, there is.

[@Flowergurl2000]

It is the truth of low wage healthcare work.

[@fxntasyland2844]

God bless Dawn, an actual angel on earth, honestly I could never imagine doing for someone what she’s doing for her friend

[@capnprice0673]

Fr, dawn is not the hero she deserves but the one she needs

[@ericrivera8410]

Dawn is a paid employee who lived with her rent free

[@melrankin3682]

@@ericrivera8410 .. so you would do her job for a minimal salary and free rent in a shack, child..?

[@ericrivera8410]

@@melrankin3682 hell no I lived with someone who ate themselves to death for two years ..wasn't pleasant being around him he hadn't bathed in onve in the two years I lived with him

[@GradKat]

Dawn is enabling her! She’s literally helping Joyce to eat herself to death. With friends like these, who needs enemies?

[@vanessamiller9202]

Her friend is brave for not wearing gloves when cleaning her. Wow.

[@backinblood3218]

You don’t need gloves.

[@vanessamiller9202]

Uhhhhhh you must have never worked in the medical field then.

[@Beth1300]

Not just brave, also irresponsible

[@_axyss]

@@80sCanadian It's not a matter of being close with someone or not, it's about sanitary/hygienic issues 🤦🏻‍♀️.

[@vanessamiller9202]

@@Beth1300 very much so! I told my mother that even if I was wiping her cooch or ass, or even touching her blood, I WILL be wearing gloves. Her dumbass took it personal but honestly, I don’t care lol I’m not catching NOTHING from anyone due to being irresponsible and unhygienic.

[@StargazerAPW]

Dr Now always tells them exactly what they need to hear… he is the the best!!

[@SENelson0313]

Those men with the transportation vehicle were absolutely amazing. They were so kind, reassuring, and patient. Good bless them!

[@finster1968]

I love how Dr. Now’s exit from the room is always the same whether the patients has gained 100 pounds or lost 100 lbs. He makes it clear it’s all on them.

[@barbarakosloski9260]

EXCUSE... EXCUSE... EXCUSE... Dr. Now has heard them all and he's not putting up with them. Fact is this lady LIKES being taken care of. Prior to ruining her health, she was alone and her conversations were all negative. Nobody wants to be around a habitually negative person. You have to pay people and, even then, people will not tolerate that negativity very long.

[@rebeccarebeccaa2515]

I'm always amazed that these people say that 1,200 calories is too much. It is strange that every other person in the world can loose weight on a 1,200 calorie diet but the morbidly obese.

[@jane_doughnut]

Those EMTs treated her with such care and respect. Shout out to them.

[@natalyasturn]

The fact she was too lazy to stretch out her own arm and grasp the walker is sickening. It was literally right there! But no, she makes someone else get it 🤣. Her “friends” are killing her with kindness!!!

[@corrinebayraktaroglu5695]

No please or thank you either 😳

[@CMC5070]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@AnastasiaLUVSU]

I was like reach over and grab that shit yourself.

[@Bella.216]

@@CMC5070 she died so apparently she didn't care about herself

[@hokkaidoosaka4881]

@@Bella.216 fr fr??

[@JayJay-ki4mi]

I don't usually watch TV, but I caught this show one day. I Googled the doc. and found out he actually knows his stuff and these are real cases. He's straight up and upfront. Every doctor and professional should be like this.

[@emhs4648]

The fact that she refused to reach back to grab her own walker, proves how entitled she feels just for being so overweight.

[@arleenmorlino4019]

Yes that was my first impression too if she moved around more she may lose a pound here and a pound there.

[@chellabella5707]

Any time I catch a clip of this show they all seem to have the same woe is me attitudes. No accountability, nasty attitudes. These people could fast for a year straight and be fine.

[@Candikanelane]

I love Dr. Now. He is such a straight shooter. He was a lovely human when I met him in person.

[@jamesmccurry6753]

When did you meet him?? I’m desperate to meet him I’m his biggest fan

[@aaliyah214]

lucky you met him! i've always wanted to meet him.

[@atable2505]

I was 261 pounds at my highest weight, now I’m 211. My goal weight is 168. That means I’ve lost 50 pounds and I’ve only got 43 to go. It’s crazy to go from needing to lose 93 pounds to only needing to lose 43. Im over halfway there!

[@alovelylifetolive]

congratulations!!! you’ve done so well already and you should be proud of yourself :]

[@RohitParmar-mq8ho]

Wow😮😘

[@Alberto-rx8zi]

Good job 🎉

[@ThEhObBiT1959]

Bless you, just remember eat less move more. Drink plenty of water that will help you to feel full, and take small steps/walking around the house/garden armchair exercises walking up and down the stairs. Just remember your goals and that you are doing it for yourself, no one else.

[@kathyw948]

Congratulations! I hope you make it to your goal weight.

[@anngrubbs2436]

Those transporters are so kind and patient with her.

[@laurenpettis2469]

Amazing how the body can take so much before it gives out.

[@Antiagingfacials.]

It has a lot to do with the food. The government should do something.

[@killherqueen]

@@Antiagingfacials. im sorry but what's your government supposed to do? hand out exercise items? sorry im not American, idk what's goin on there but if ur government just hands out free stuff then damn

[@Antiagingfacials.]

Hi, I was talking about the healthy culture. In Africa all our food is healthy and organic. Infact junk is more expensive than healthy foods. If the government can encourage production of healthy foods instead of junk it can help the situation. I did not mean handing over free food. Do you understand me now?

[@Antiagingfacials.]

@@killherqueen when I say the government, I mean the American government.

[@The_Real_Alpharius]

​@@Antiagingfacials. The only reason you eat healthier is, because Africa is a poor sh*thole that can't afford any large scale meat industry. When you get to a truly developed country, you still have an option to eat healthy, fruits, veggies, herbs, protein foods, zero sugar foods ect. You're just coping your country is a broke dump that has no advantages or achievements on the global scale, so you think eating basic medieval peasant foods in the 21st century somehow makes you superior.

[@0r0r0]

Dawn not wearing gloves is actually tearing my soul apart. Idc if this is pre-covid.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

HOW do you think people's immune systems learn to fight off everyday germs & viruses? NOT IN GERM VIRUS FREE ENVIRONMENTS. Do you KNOW what covid IS? THE FLU. And what has NOT stopped the FLU in the last 2+ years??? INSANE lockdowns, isolations, masks & people crazy germophobes in gloves & whatever ELSE these tyrannical NON scientific governments have been ORDERING people into like were CATTLE. What DOES help? Soap.& water, sunshine & proper nutrition & good medicines known to work for 40+ years like HCQ & Ivermectin. NOT vaxxing people multiple times - any sane person used to be able to say to themselves GEE - the 1st, 2nd & 3rd SHOT DIDN'T WORK - hell no I don't trust you anymore. But now?? People need to wake UP.

[@0r0r0]

@@kathyflorcruz552 I was talking about using gloves on open wounds. Nothing else. Thanks

[@moongloomable]

@@kathyflorcruz552 quit being crazy and go get vaccinated.

[@middletonfamilyvlog4047]

I just said I don't care how good friends we are I'm wear gloves

[@deniseblackburn33]

ME TOOOOOOO Gloves we even use to give meds ,rub lotion Every thing @Katy Florcruz

[@jessiearturothunder8768]

Dr now seems like he's just sick and tired of these massive Americans

[@imsorryyoutube6774]

Yeah I would be too. At least he's making money off dealing with these lazy meatballs

[@managed9348]

This is disgusting man, how the hell you wait until now to realize you’ve gone to far

[@nadinedaoud2538]

I cannot imagine how hard her heart ❤️ is working.

[@TabbTabLab]

I love love LOVE how he is not scared to tell these people the damn truth

[@brianjohnsadventure]

Yeah, I would agree with that. I feel like if he’s any different, he would just be given them exactly what they want which is they just want to hear someone be really really overly nice to them and essentially encourage whatever lifestyle they want to live. He chooses, the hard option of actually speaking truth, which has the ability to help some people, but clearly many of these people are pretty stubborn and unwilling to change based on the results of the show

[@Iloveavitodeath]

Why scared? What can they do to him? Eat him? Hell yeah 😂😂

[@anngrubbs2436]

Sometimes, you have to be very blunt to get the message to the patient to show what will happen if you don't. I had lost a lot of weight, but now was time for REAL exercising. I wasn't. This little physical therapist did not hold back and told me that if I don't start, I will slowly lose the ability to walk. I burst into tears. Because I was so scared because of the pain. My grandson said "Nana take your pain med 20 minutes before your exercising starts. Then it won't be as painful and he was exactly right. Once I did that, it was do much easier

[@unknown_8588]

The state these ppl are in, i don’t think any caring doctor can even afford to have the truth wait out on them any longer

[@ryanwellington1928]

He doesn't have time to waste on those who don't want help...

[@atomicgeisha]

I had gastric bypass surgery and it was the best decision of my life. Dr. Now is an angel 😇 💖

[@niamphdollieofficial]

Does it help if you aren't fat, just want to lose more weight?

[@lacunax963]

@@niamphdollieofficial There is a minimum weight requirement to even be considered for surgery. If this isn't the case there are tons of other (less risky/risk free) things to try to lose weight sustainably :)

[@silviarovere]

Hello Kristina, I am upsetting and touched you to tell me that Dr. Nowzaradan is an angel.

[@silviarovere]

Dr. Younan Nowzaradan has argued so much when Joyce del Viscovo has refused to get up. Maybe the pain and grief in Joyce 's legs has been too strong and severe, but then Dr. Nowzaradan is right because Joyce must take many steps to get better. With love, Silvia Rovere 1981 from Italy.