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

Joyce is currently 600lb and struggles with the smallest of tasks, needing a friend to help her bathe and move around. When Dr Now offers her the chance to change for the better, he grows increasingly impatient when she doesn’t lose the weight she needs.
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[@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

[@brama100]

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

[@taleiakelson3083]

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

[@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

[@Mioochii]

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.

[@user-ky1cr5mj8r]

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

[@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.

[@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 254 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.

[@danika7894]

That’s awesome :))) congratulations 💜

[@annettesh75]

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

[@arnethaearl8468]

Good for you to do it on your own.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@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..

[@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

[@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 😂

[@paulaholbrook3913]

Dawn really needs to start wearing gloves.

[@taleiakelson3083]

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

[@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

[@douglasphillips24]

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

[@Rg-cf1ix]

The person bringing her food should be on jail

[@evypettersson6513]

Yes!! 😢😮

[@popsicle6595]

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

[@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?

[@ComandaKronikk]

I wouldn't say he refused, she just put him in a position where he couldn't do anything to help her.

[@leadinglady046]

It really makes me mad when these people complain about how much pain they're in and how badly they want things to be different then refuse to do any work in order to make those changes

[@stephenthomas1492]

And there are SO MANY of them. I'm so sick of hearing excuses from A LOT of people nowadays. They even justify criminal behavior and blame society instead of the criminal! It's insane.

[@e_sidera]

Just goes to show you this all stems from mental issues. No normal thinking person would allow themselves to be in this state.

[@marnegro8079]

I don't understand them

[@fionaoliver7237]

That really gall's me,they want someone to wave a magic wand 🪄

[@eileensnow6153]

It’s addiction. It makes so much sense once you realize they’re addicts in a very real sense of the word. The problem is that food, unlike alcohol or drugs, is actually necessary to survive, so it’s really difficult to break that cycle. But yeah, that’s why they refuse to change, they don’t have any other coping mechanisms.

[@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.

[@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

[@JamesTaylor-ir4ou]

Can we take a moment to appreciate that the caretaker provides her with a human touch ... WITHOUT GLOVES? 🤢

[@laurenr3364]

I can't imagine laying there and being that dependent that you can't take care of yourself. It's heartbreaking. I can't imagine how much shame these people feel inside.

[@brianjohnsadventure]

Yeah, honestly, I was astonished. I mean the footage itself to be honest is truly disgusting even though they do blur parts of the video. But I feel like they still showed enough that it was just extremely gross. And that’s just watching a video. I can’t imagine being the person, washing her

[@johnstrawson8226]

Dawn you are probably one of the best friends I've ever seen .There's very few really selfless, good , caring people left anymore. But Dawn she's a Saint.

[@brianaseven8422]

Gosh, I agree. Heart of pure gold. We would all be so lucky to have such a selfless friend as Dawn. I hopes she continually blessed

[@TrixyTrixter]

ahh, yes. giving poison to someone is pure best friend behaviour. Slowly killing of those you care of is such a show of love. Dawn is not a friend. Shes an enabler that helped her "friend" into her grave by constantly enabling her bad situation. I can't imagine how horrible your friendships must be if you believe Dawn is a good friend and a saint.

[@shanebracken8358]

@@TrixyTrixter Agreed, she’s anything BUT a friend to Joyce

[@meganhuggins7494]

A ‘friend’ would throw all the garbage food in the trash, give her a healthy alternative and leave the room until she stops wailing and whining! 🤓🤓🤓

[@sanrioluvvrr]

@@meganhuggins7494 this person is a legal adult she can make her own decisions if she wants to throw her life away that’s her choice

[@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 !!

[@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?

[@rumnesia7216]

You can’t help someone that don’t want to help themselves, if something is important enough you will get it done no matter the difficulty

[@paradoxlove1]

I love this man he is so real a healer not just about weight loss and life saving surgery but about the whole person their socio- psychological even spiritual being

[@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

[@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

[@reign9595]

Mad respect for Dawn. An amazing friend and human being 👏👏👏👏

[@jimmykray9583]

Amazing? She’s clearly the one feeding her? The woman can’t move yet she’s getting all this food from where? The only person she sees is her friend…

[@kekkic]

and dawn gets paid to do this, so she is going to do what her "employer" asks @@jimmykray9583

[@jessicaparker374]

Bless her heart. I feel so much compassion for her. I hope she gets in a better place with her health soon.

[@laurenr3364]

Me too 🙏

[@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?

[@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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@LittleMiss89ui]

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

[@Jules-ix9ih]

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.

[@jasonblanchard7272]

I can't imagine the patience, and kindness needed to care for someone like that full time, even being paid. One of the truest tests of a persons compassion and love for another.

[@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!! 😮

[@aaly5333]

can we just take a moment to appreciate how amazing of a friend dawn is

[@Jessica-ee5nq]

Right...but who do you think is bringing this woman all that food? The people around Joyce are obviously enablers. Helping her to the grave.

[@popitothaboy5452]

Ain't no telling.. Joyce probably goes insane or is/act VERY mean when ppl like Dawn is there because they really Love the "Obesity person". JUST SAYING! II have a very Obese cousin who goes crazy if Noone enables them. Or she EASILY finds a WAY, to get what she wants. Period

[@Black_Samurai-fish]

She’s paid to be there. She’s an employee not a friend.

[@aaly5333]

@@Black_Samurai-fish ohh okay! thank you for explaining:)

[@gemmacook1753]

@Jessica Did you forget that she is a human, that she has the right to her body? These people have the mental capacity to know what they are doing, if they choose to eat themselves to death, that is their choice. Besides these people are addicts, unless you have lived with one, you have no clue how manipulative and mean they can get when they don't get what they want, they will use every trick in the book to get what they want and will make life a living hell and will wear you down until you feel so defeated you give in for a moments peace, they will use anything they can to guilt you into getting what they want, then anger and trust me, it doesnt stop, ever and no one should have to live like that and deal with a fully grown adult demanding something, so let them, she knows she will die. She knows it all but puts food first, and until she actually wants to lose weight, she won't. Besides addicts always find a way, they will find someone else, or with food they can just order it in, again she is an adult, if she wants to throw her life down the drain for food, she has every right to, its her body, its not anyone else business to decide what she does, we can all disagree with her but it's still her choice, no one can force her to lose weight too many on the outside think its so easy to deal with this situation and it isnt, this teats families apart, and I find it completely unfair how so many immediately blame the friends and family like they are the ones who made her like this when they didn't SHE made the choice, SHE eats the food, people who get this big have a immense problem with food that needs EXTENSIVE therapy, not a tv show that exploits these people and doesn't even provide the mental health support they really need more than surgery at this point. Either way, people need to stop blaming the people, do you blame the fast food places? Do you blame the factories that make the food and the companies that put sugar into almost everything and the companies that put out products that say they are diet friendly when they aren't or say they are healthy or fat free and healthy when they aren't either.. no one I've seen in the comments has said a thing about the companies that make our food, yet blame the family immediately, but the two are the same, if the companies didn't make junk food then people wouldn't get so morbidly obese as quick or be able to get large quantities of just fat and sugar, the reason they arent to blame is because they don't force people to buy their food, people make their choice, I don't see people saying that fast food places should be shut down or should ban obese customers because they have a right to get whatever food they want, the same should apply to the families, they shouldn't gave responsibility over another adult and their choices, if they want to by all means but if they want to live their own lives without having to deal with an angry person screaming for food all day, then they should, these people are adults and know what they are doing, it should not fall to anyone else but themselves, they need to be the ones to put the work in, if they were actively trying and then family tried giving food they shouldn't, that's when they are now the problem, or if they are a partner who threatens to leave if they lose weight or constantly complains about them losing weight, they too are now the problem, everything else lies with the person.

[@WarriorWomanWaWo]

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..

[@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.

[@theneilashow]

Can I just appreciate these EMT. And Dr. Now... BEST hearts ever. Treat people so kind. Dr is no nonsense.

[@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

[@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!!!!

[@delorishonick4287]

I started my journey at 344 pounds . I am down to 252 now after almost a year . I am no longer pre diabetic, my fast heart beat has slowed into a normal range . My cholesterol is normal now no longer on meds . I have a ways to go but not giving up

[@laurenr3364]

Really great job! I'm really trying to get my boyfriend to go on a health journey with me, he's in a similar boat. I am really worried about him.

[@SophiaWafa-kv8kr]

DAWN! USE GLOVES! Seriously!

[@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.

[@blackalbedo4580]

What respect ? She is the one feeding her

[@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 🍗🍤🍖🍕🍟🥩🍔🌭🥓🍳🥯🥟🥘🧆🌮🫔🥪🥩🧇🥞🥖😞🙏

[@Lisa-hy5mp]

I want to say to the friend Thank you big time This is a real friend and love Show her how much you love her back by getting help and doing what the doctor wants Let it be a team effort

[@hessaa1712]

Woow her friend doing all of these just out of kindness...such a rare friend

[@s.k.4833]

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

[@lynnloww]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@ariannarose4]

her friend is a gem . I could never

[@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

[@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!

[@lostpelican1883]

Way to go dude! You're a great example of things like: It's never too late, better now than never, and if no one is stopping you but yourself, you have nothing to lose.

[@wendygraham6863]

Thamkyou , I needed to hear that x

[@Canibales589]

How do I change my mind ?

[@joycebaker85]

That's awesome!! So happy for you!

[@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.

[@pou618]

Oh Dawn PUT SOME GLOVES ON!!!

[@janetdonald9801]

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

[@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

[@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

[@tloyden]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@jenniferb.awesome]

Her mom pissed me off so bad! She abandoned her with her grandmother and chose a dude over her own daughter, then got mad at the grandmother for over feeding the child she should've been taking care of.

[@r0bin_lmao]

huh?

[@katiebates6134]

​@@r0bin_lmaothat's her traumatic backstory.

[@sherrym6600]

God bless Dawn She is very loving and patient to her friend.

[@TrixyTrixter]

Dawn enabled and continued to help her overeat. Dawn is not a friend but an enabler that clearly cared nothing for her "friend".

[@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.

[@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.

[@johnbrand9244]

If you lost weight you wouldn't have these problems

[@FOXYCECILIA]

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

[@chaneliswell89]

“I question why God even wakes me up” Mercy! Ur being granted an opportunity to change…every day u wake up my dear!

[@MamiTT237]

Amen honey

[@TheMcKenzieHaus]

Amen to that! It’s another chance to reclaim your life

[@majime1246]

I may not be Christian, but amen to that.

[@dancingfirefly7761]

@Achou que eu tava brincando? For real??

[@pupasarus]

She could unplug her oxygen. Problem solved.

[@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

[@hamishsmith2685]

my god these front line medical workers are absolute saints for being willing to help gross people like this

[@angieabella8856]

Simply changing food intake and quality will make a huge difference. I've been up to 436, with 42/44W bottom and 32/34w top, currently down to 22/24w top and 26/28w bottom, simply diet changes. Knees are shot but still going. Plenty more size and fat to lose. I refuse to let myself get so big again

[@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

[@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.

[@ulrichvonhermann2548]

When i get weakness moments during fasting - i watch Doctor Now and that helps me keep fasting

[@GG-yg2ze]

Dawn...wow. imagine having a friend like that

[@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.

[@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 😔

[@Danxethenightaway]

How can a human being even get like this? That’s insane there’s people out there who live like this

[@rachelcampbell9960]

Dawn is amazing!! Respect to her for all she does for her friend, ❤

[@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!

[@finnypaul7748]

This man deserves a noble prize

[@cathylicious96]

He really does.. holy shit

[@WickedGonza]

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.

[@jawarholol4651]

"Can I have this walker?" "It's right next to you. Can you not move your own arms?" "Can you wipe my butt? I can't reach." "Well, what do you do at home?" These may sound like hurtful things to say to patients, but in all reality, an RN's job is to make sure the patient can live safely at home after discharge. If they expect everyone to do everything for them, how is that going to impact her health, and the health of the people around them? I tell the morbidly obese to start small. Exercise your arms, your legs; whatever they can move. My job as an RN is to promote healing and independence, not to kiss patients' as$e$ and ignore their deficits bcuz I'm afraid of "offending them." Get real, people

[@narcissus1111]

I hope Joyce gets everything coming to her.. wasting everybody’s time

[@guyincognito741]

She died 🤷

[@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]

😂😂😂👍

[@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."

[@myriamarturo9125]

From where she is getting the money to buy food and to pay people to take care of her?, I mean, I don't think she works, somehow she inspires me tenderness, it makes my heart melt , she seems an amazing loving person, no one helped her to stay away from food, her family are so bad.

[@andreacortez1943]

I’m glad to hear you are trying you know you start slow and the improvement is coming I’m praying for you

[@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

[@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 🤮

[@Amber-if1cg]

I think it’s brave of her to open up it would be tough. And for people being nasty there’s no need you don’t know her situation she could have some eating disorder. And to me it’s clear she wants to change. She’s spreading awareness. I hope she gets help she needs and she’s in no pain

[@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

[@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).

[@bmrozek]

These arrogant people will not take any responsiblity and the people who feed them should be ashamed of themselves!

[@Zfaith_fitness_detox]

I’m a Personal Trainer and at least she is getting up! That is a blessing. I always wonder how they afford things though. Nobody wants to live like this. It takes serious and intense self work and mindset change to succeed.

[@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