Woman Weighs 940lb And Says EVERYTHING Hurts | My 600-LB Life

[@glamam3914]

940 but she can still walk with the assistance of a walker, that’s a miracle

[@felixhushpup2545]

She’s probably pretty tall

[@callieb7903]

@@felixhushpup2545 I think another part of the episode said she was 6’2

[@izzyjones7108]

tammy slaton

[@notyournat9438]

@@callieb7903 woah she's tall

[@lightingthedarkremoteviewi8086]

940 is amazing she is still alive

[@yikes_lazzy]

I feel horrible for her daughter. She's hurting herself, but also her daughter. The consequences of her decisions should not be her child's responsibility. This is so sad.

[@squishynoot]

When she reminded her to get the bariatric ambulance my heart broke for her. The defeat in her voice is so sad. I hope things get better for her.

[@graceella9166]

I know she is so self absorbed eating disorder or not ..

[@user-sm7pm1df3e]

I grew up taking care of my siblings because my mom was depressed, an alcoholic, doing other drugs, etc. and I became the caretaker of her and my siblings. I see my younger self in her daughter, just trying to help how she can and the reversal of the parent/child role. It's really damaging to a child.

[@lianasoares8052]

dai, her daughter is SO CUTE! 👧🏻 Her adorable little face & her maturity is impressive. 🥺👌🏻

[@DeathnoteBB]

@@lianasoares8052 Not so much impressive as it is depressing cause it is a survival mechanism

[@Glycam]

She was destroying her daughter’s life, by making her the caregiver. I’m glad she is getting to a good place and I hope it continues

[@dg7330]

In her KZbin video she claimed to be down from 970 to 470

[@kayleighmn8945]

She's now stating that the show was a horrible experience that she hated, even though it likely saved her life

[@kiyokochanable]

@@dg7330 what's her channel?.

[@carzia_speed2235]

@@kayleighmn8945 I’m not surprised they made her go on strict diets so quickly of course to her it would be a horrible experience but at least she’s alive.

[@niamphdollieofficial]

Children also destroy their parent's lives

[@marniejones5178]

150lb weight gain in ONE AND A HALF MONTHS!!!! How much would she have to eat to do that?! That’s unheard of!!!

[@xGravesyte]

That’s what I thought, but honestly the crazy amount of calories plus NO activity… makes sense.

[@L9MN4sTCUk]

12,000 Calories per day. Actually that's "only" 4 fast food burger meals per day. People can do that without thinking.

[@kashphlinktu]

My math says 3500 calories per pound times 141 pounds = 493,500 calories. Divide that by 30 days and you get 16,450 extra calories per day beyond what her metabolism requires. Basal metabolic rate at that weight is 5000 calories per day, so she’s probably eating something like 21,450 calories per day. That’s 7 large cheese pizzas or 51 liters of soda. So, a lot.

[@L9MN4sTCUk]

@callyparker19754 "enablers" give in because there's always another enabler. There's an option on door delivery apps for special instructions. "Come inside to my bedroom and hand me the food". At first I was angry at the enablers but when I looked into it, it's really the person feeding with the resonsibility.

[@vincesmith2499]

​@@L9MN4sTCUkWho the hell eats four fast food burger meals a day?

[@donkeykong3628]

I feel sorry for the daughter...she looks so stressed :(

[@basedaudio1]

She's hurting her mentally.. woman needs to fix her shit now.

[@1w598]

@@basedaudio1 Omg YES. My thoughts exactly. I just wrote a similar comment. It's emotional abuse & negligence to deprive the daughter of a normal life. I don't have the patience to watch these shows & see the outcome, but i REALLY hope the daughter frees herself of all her mother's burdens.

[@belugawhale207]

i cant blame her when her own mother could die any day from now

[@fatdabs7379]

Hell yeah it's the first thing I noticed. She's losing her hair

[@padussia]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3fKiq2ndqeSbsU

[@anale3084]

The pain on the daughters look broke my heart. No kid should have to take care of their parents this young 😕

[@cierakitty]

The heart must be under terrible strain at this point. Like working overtime. She could actually die at any time. Another sad thing...it would take 2 burial plots just to bury her. She would be in a crate kinda like a piano crate, caskets do not come this big. Cremation...well, even they have a weight limit. (as to how much time will be needed etc.) I am afraid the damage to the daughters emotional state is at risk here.

[@sunk1ss376]

yeah.. weighing this much is just waiting for an inevitable slow and painful death. Im shocked how the human body could even stretch out this big, its horrifying and i feel bad for the kids that have to take care of their obese mother....

[@Silverblizzard05]

My kids try to care for me. I have a nerve disease that consists of many brain surgeries, and now I have two broken feet. I still get up and clean. People like this have no excuse not to get up.

[@ertfgghhhh]

I disagree. Sometimes children may have to help parents. That is life for some families. (Not saying all situations are healthy for children)

[@antares7784]

No child should have to watch their parents deteriorate, either. It's horrible. That really broke my heart when I saw her facial expressions in the beginning.

[@laxgirl7728]

The doctor seems a lot nicer here since she is being honest with him versus other patients in the past

[@JaslineXD]

He rather hear them say the truth than to make excuses, I think hearing excuses just irritates him.

[@hunnedkaydae]

@@JaslineXD well yes, it does. because he can’t do his job correctly or actually help if they aren’t truthful, it wastes his time unfortunately

[@ningiyizhuo]

she wasn't playing games

[@TopHipTheAlchemist]

Yeah he’s been hearing excuses for over 30+ years, u know it irritates him

[@depressivschwul2377]

I'd imagine he likes to see them actually care full on. No excuses and saying yes they gained weight. I feel like he feels more for them their giving them the truth so he feels or shows his more softer tone's with them.

[@abernhard3487]

I feel for the daughter! Watching your mom struggle like that must be so scary and heartbreaking

[@thaistomp]

Yeah she seems like such a sweet girl too. Sad.

[@basilbrush7878]

Let's be honest, the daughter has to take on the adult role

[@schniekeschnalle]

​@@basilbrush7878exactly. This is parentification plus constant fear for a loved one - mother at that. I hope, she takes care of herself because experiences like this take a toll on the psyche.

[@susancham6025]

Poor girl and she's also already overweight as well 😪

[@amabarbigrl]

My father was 155+ kg at some point and it was already a struggle for all of us, I can't imagine what would be if he was 420 kg like her. Hopefully he started losing weight (today he's 142 kg and still losing).

[@MikeAwesome-OneofakindX]

you can feel the pain in her daughters face expression I feel so sorry for her

[@jessicathompson236]

She's terrified of losing her mom. She's stronger than she knows.

[@1w598]

YES. Exactly. I feel so bad for the daughter!

[@megitsune9459]

Feel sorry? She let herself get morbidly obese. There is always a solution and clearly she didn't want any help until it's too late.

[@sissezoutman3798]

Her daughter is very mature for her age🥺

[@animaanimus8011]

@@megitsune9459 I think they meant they felt badly for her daughter, not necessarily for her.

[@that1pretty.potprincess779]

she’s not only making her own life a hell but she’s torturing her daughter.

[@barbaraheinze9406]

That’s sad how she is destroying her daughters life by making her the care giver

[@mariavandriessen9747]

Right!

[@lisaperry5999]

All addicts kids are in bad situations

[@zippydodahquirk9039]

It makes me so angry how she did this to herself and is forcing her daughter into a caregiver. I grew up as a caregiver to my mom who had MS she was a paraplegic. She would have given anything to walk so it infuriates me when I see crap like this.

[@padussia]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3fKiq2ndqeSbsU

[@bellella_6926]

I feel like Dr Now was the most gentle I've seen him with a patient. Even though she gained 150lbs in a month, she was very honest with him about her behaviours and was very open about her feelings regarding food. I think he appreciated that.

[@MAYBEE90]

Yeah, it proves that she’s not in denial about her weight, and she’s taking accountability. It’s a sign that she’s open to change and won’t refuse help. I think Dr. Now sees that. A lot of his patients that he deals with straight up lie to him, are in denial, and refuse to accept responsibility for their problems. Those are the patients he gives a rude awakening to!

[@Lolalaughsx]

That’s all I could think of, the fear and worry on that child’s face when he mother was telling her what was feeling wrong with her, was heartbreaking.

[@karinisvetcool]

How does that work, 150 lbs in *one* month? It literally seems impossible to me

[@kirstywarwick1569]

@@karinisvetcool easily, especially with no excercise

[@nananichole]

I agree!! He’s willing to help if he knows a patient is serious and honest with him, which she was. I hope she’s doing well and is going to be okay.

[@mirrrstery]

She might be bigger than most on this show but her attitude & self awareness will help her tremendously

[@minutesnippet]

Nobody on this show has self awareness. That's why they always put their addiction before common sense only those few moments when the camera guy is in their faces with doc telling them the hard truth do they sometimes wake up but most the time they just don't listen and gain another 150lbs like her.

[@somebodyyoudontknow3980]

​@@minutesnippetI don't think someone can purposely put their addiction above common sense, addiction does not follow common sense

[@minutesnippet]

@@somebodyyoudontknow3980 well you can't accidentally get to that weight. She has always had the common sense to stop eating and start exercising but kept on ignoring it making it on purpose because eating was easier and more comfortable than not eating. Feelings are not a justification for not taking care of yourself to this extreme.

[@somebodyyoudontknow3980]

@@minutesnippet again, addiction does not follow common sense. I'm not necessarily saying that addiction is a justification, but the addiction plus the terrible mental health is definitely a reason, it's not much different than someone becoming an alcoholic or a drug addict

[@minutesnippet]

@@somebodyyoudontknow3980 You said nobody can purposely put their addiction above common sense. Yes you can. Yes she has. She noticed herself gaining weight and she just kept gaining it. It's not like she just woke up one day and said holy shit I gained 400 lbs. You can't just gradually do something over the years and not notice it, that's the most basic level of common sense. She ignored it on purpose because of her addiction and she gave into her addiction. The only difference between self-awareness and common sense in this case is she doesn't have self-awareness. She has the common sense to know she's getting bigger but she doesn't have the self awareness to actually put some emphasis on taking her weight seriously.

[@PuffyWuzHere]

Feel REALLY bad for her daughter. She doesn't deserve this

[@amyellage4764]

Pretty sure she also feels bad for her daughter.. I think it would be heartbreaking for this woman to know her daughter is suffering. Have some compassion.

[@Daazeee]

@@amyellage4764 nah. She let herself go and gave no fucks about her daughter or her future. This didn’t happen overnight CARMEN

[@namehere2986]

@@amyellage4764 we DO have compassion.. for the daughter. Not saying that I don't feel bad for the mom but she isn't mom of the century.

[@juno2680]

@@Daazeee shes literally 616 pounds now💀 she definitely cares. outsiders can stfu unless they have smt positive to say DAISY

[@raynekimi2755]

@@juno2680 To become a whopping 970 lbs doesn't show she cared for anyone but herself.

[@Julia-b9x]

That nurse is so professional. Says casually “940 this morning” like it’s a common thing she sees on a regular basis.

[@dirtysouthbushcraftandmma9770]

What is she supposed to say? "Holy shit! Did you eat a cow last night? It says 940 lbs this morning!"

[@MissKitae]

Is she at a bariatric hospital, or a bariatric unit of a regular hospital? That may well be the "normal".

[@MTG-sl3dd]

Imagine how hard they were laughing back at the nursing station 😂

[@MTG-sl3dd]

@@MissKitae it’s not normal even for them

[@Sunrise-fr9jb]

She is suppose to be calm and not be rude or stress patients

[@SureYoureRight]

I’m in shock she’s able to walk and breathe on her own. Almost 1000lbs... that’s insane

[@JesusIsKing8876]

She weighs as much as my horse lol

[@бре-ц6ч]

@@JesusIsKing8876 😭

[@sakuamvsog]

@sup ppl lmaooo

[@unicornrainbowvomit6597]

@sup ppl HELP

[@blondiexox]

Right?! I’ve seen some of these videos of people quarter her weight that can’t walk & breathe . I’m truly shocked.

[@samantha_t99]

How on earth can the human body reach that point?

[@adibsarkawi3532]

The same question pop up here. 416 kilograms😢

[@BubbleTea99]

426 kg* ​@@adibsarkawi3532

[@OfficerDok1996]

"Food is my entire life", that's probably the most honest thing any patient has said to Doctor Now. I kind of respect it. Usually people just make excuses or they just straight up lie to him

[@carmicha]

Agree! It’s so nice to follow a patient who is articulate, bright and a little self-aware. Even though her sardonic sense of humor is probably a shield, it’s enjoyable.

[@ericrivera8410]

They all say that maybe not to Dr now but to the camera and at 940 pounds it's obvious.

[@RachelJayne92]

I watched a video earlier, where the person tried to say it was 600lbs of ‘water weight’.

[@helenf.7221]

Yea they all say i just snack too much

[@OfficerDok1996]

@@helenf.7221 Or it's just water weight

[@jacelynreyes2672]

I love the fact that she didn't make excuses and was straight up about why she gained weight.

[@Quadi11]

Exactly and Dr.now was actually very nice to her because of it...when they start lying and making excuses thats when the games begin😭😭😭🥴💯

[@KenWang2]

Its the Caaaaaarrrrrrrrrrbbbbbbbsssssss. Fat people loves CARBS!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tjp2109]

She will be one of the winners. I've been following her progress and she will definetly be one of those that sticks to it.

[@nicolasrose3064]

@@tjp2109 what.....one of the "folds" under the "fold" under that "fold" weighs fifty pounds, what is she gonna win, a bonus skipping rope !?

[@diamondkone]

Funeral at McDonald's

[@claudmastr]

When she was crying about “food being her entire life”- I got teary eyed. Before I committed to losing weight, I remember crying about not being able to eat food in large quantities. I cried in grief over the comfort i would lose in food. Eating disorders are real and valid.

[@noellem9319]

Yes and eating disorders are not just the kind where you are losing weight...super skinny etc.

[@claudmastr]

@@noellem9319 I actually have a restrictive eating disorder that caused me to gain weight. The human mind and body are strange and complex

[@noellem9319]

@@claudmastr exactly, it never looks the same for every person that has one. I have one as well. I am a compulsive eater. Stress and my depression make it worse. I have to track my calories so I don't go too crazy. And if I'm having a particularly bad day I have to remove myself from food after I've eaten or I will keep eating.

[@littlemissobvious933]

Me too. Im on a weight loss journey currently. I’ve lost 7 pounds. It’s not much but I feel the pain of not eating as much as I would want to

[@minckasaintcyr2066]

Yeah it’s very hard I had a binge eating désorder because of trauma last year it’s really hard😟😟 glad I’m getting better tho

[@traviseicher9118]

"If food makes me happy, the happy me is gone" I feel that in my soul. I struggle with this so much. This is what people without a food addiction don't understand. This woman is amazing.

[@user-pi3hd2bt3f]

Same. I feel so bad whenever i hear someone who never struggled with food addiction say "just stop" I literally feel hollow. I know food is not gonna fill that void but its still a distraction. Something that keeps me happy when I have nothing. Those idiots have no idea

[@Tina06019]

@@user-pi3hd2bt3f. They really don’t get it. I am fortunate in that I am normal weight, but sure, my health would be better if I ate less sugar. But it’s not worth giving up the joy that sugar gives me. I agree, other folks don’t “get” that.

[@mike2312p]

God bless you and I hope you find whatever you want in life. It's easy too judge and look at other people like hey this isn't me how could someone get to this point but it's harder to try and put yourself in anyone else's shoes

[@Shikaru101_]

She went from 940lbs to 616lbs. That is TWO FULL GROWN ADULTS that she's lost. That is incredible progress. I hope she gets to where she wants to be and wins this thing!! For her and her daughter. :)

[@orlandojohnson5742]

Ikr I was blowed away when they said she gained 140-150 in a month!!! It’s like she was carrying someone piggyback! So not normal to gain that much in a short amount of time 🤔😱🤨

[@Isa-ef5qp]

She lost weight?

[@mandyharrison3799]

That poor kid! Shocking..

[@maenad1231]

More like *three* adult women

[@aldod3937]

I'd starve her and just bring her salads and take her phone away. She can't get up anyway.

[@1115TinaM]

“I don’t know who I am without food”. It sounds crazy to a lot of people. If you have never struggled with this type of eating disorder/disordered eating then you can never understand. I fully relate to what she’s saying. When your largest coping mechanism is to turn to food it can be the scariest change of your life.

[@ladyofthecreek279]

That has to be scary when it's been somebody's "coping mechanism" is food consumption. It would be fairly easy to become addicted to another behavior to cope. I hope she sticks with therapy.

[@beeman4266]

I just don't get it personally but everyone has different vices. To me food is an absolute chore and I dread every meal. Sometimes food tastes okay but most of the time I just want to get it over with as fast as possible.

[@carmengogeidnas9670]

@@beeman4266 I think a lot of people like this woman have voracious appetites that really add fuel to the problem. Just like some of us don't want to eat, they're on the opposite end of the spectrum. Most people don't realize that hunger and appetite are completely unrelated things

[@blackonyxtv823]

Yeah she got a eating disorder alright. She eating dis order, that order and everybody’s order

[@raymonds7492]

I can semi relate because I eat when I’m bored but I started drinking water instead. It may have been more of an oral fixation.

[@lrappii]

Her poor daughter, she suffers watching her mama. My heart goes out to her.

[@marazul2114]

Yeah, she also feeds her junk food without even trying something else

[@WhisperedSssreads]

@@marazul2114 you expect a kid to educate her mom?

[@fsfx]

What you see is Body Positivity and Feminism in action. The victim is the child.

[@eoeorc8537]

@@fsfx pulled that out your ass?

[@marazul2114]

@@fsfx All I see is a disabled and mentally ill woman whose family doesn't give a s**t about; she can barely move but she lives alone, no one follows the ambulance, no one is with her at the hospital, daughter says she is there to help but all she does is sit and eat with her and cook her greasy burgers and fries (knowing that she is supposed to be on a limited calorie diet) I think both, mother and daughter, are victims of the negligent grandmother; she enabled her daughters eating disorder and then she raised the granddaughter and did the same

[@eternalriver7866]

That’s amazing she went from 970 to 616lbs. I’d love to see an update on her she worked so hard and deserves her life back. She’s a toughie!

[@acasualviewer5861]

I though 600 lbs was insanely heavy.. this show is changing my standards.. now 600 lbs sounds good

[@philtll]

Now she's only the size of four people, instead of six

[@ss-wu1vp]

​@@acasualviewer5861😂

[@horseplop9]

She was 940 and then Gained another 35 Lbs ? Wow

[@davidowen9671]

The child should try to become a triathlete, be as unlike that selfish blob as she can. Curiously, if the invalid blob and medical-resource hog can get up and walk two steps, she is, in a sense, one of the strongest people in the world. How many people in the world couldn't hope to be able to pay for one hour of an American physician's time?

[@Jambiswag]

Who is sneaking in 12,000 calories a day wtf

[@alp2610]

This made me laugh

[@cidkult]

Thats insane..

[@yumtaco7376]

She eats at least 40 meals a day ! Crazy really, that’s why I am curious about these shows, those people are like super humans

[@bubblesxo]

@@yumtaco7376 i dont understand how this is even possible like isnt that so expensive

[@baller9real]

@@yumtaco7376 40 meals? Really? Not really, if you look at the meals they eat. I think you mean calories at the actual meals they eat. So, if you look at the calories for a large pepperoni pizza, that's roughly 500 calories. They'll sometimes drink a large coke with that, and that's another 290 calories. An order of garlic knots is another 640 calories, and a brownie from pizza hut is another 2,100 calories. Total, that's 3,530 calories for one meal!

[@MakeMuellerGreatAgain]

I’m literally crying for the daughter, Bella. It’s so heartbreaking to see the damage

[@saulgoodman5114]

Ok pal

[@myabushnes9216]

I could never have patience with somebody like this especially my own mother. I would probably end up smothering her.

[@hisokamorow3611]

My cat was also called Bella

[@an-cx1ho]

she's enabling her mother

[@skrq9167]

My mother had many many health problems. As far as I remember, it was one fatal scare to the next. It is traumatic.

[@feebee7621]

I’ve seen many patients on this show over the years, but this lady seems to be the most in touch with her dependency on food and that her whole identity is wrapped up in it. She’s not in denial like a lot of others have been. Glad to hear she’s working towards positive changes for her and her daughter. God bless them both and I wish her all the best.

[@georgewilliam8270]

What or who would you sacrifice your life for?

[@screamindog8772]

@@georgewilliam8270 my favorite Pokémon quagsire

[@sweetpea3881]

@@screamindog8772 ong

[@GodisGood941]

@@screamindog8772 😂😂😂

[@badlilthang2]

@@georgewilliam8270 my discord kitten

[@valkolupus]

The human skeleton is indeed a very resilient structure.

[@JustJenRx]

She was definitely a ticking time bomb. Thankfully Dr Now stepped in and saved her life!!! What she ate in a day would feed my entire family for a week!!

[@Throckmorton291]

@@Mayo501 🤓

[@Chikibanini]

@@Mayo501 you must be fun at parties

[@derpyfresh]

@@Mayo501 mf chill that was supposed to be a metaphor or some shit

[@hoopty.]

@@Mayo501 hey it's possible to eat such little calories per day. I'm a man, 5,7 210lbs and I probably eat about 12 to 1500 calories per day. I eat one to two meals, mostly a large salad for lunch, and a few cups of broccoli, and 2 baked chicken tenders for dinner. Maybe a orange and a banana for breakfast. Only drink water, coffee, and zero sugar Gatorade, when I work out. The body doesn't need all the calories of a American diet, to nurish the body with the proper nutrition. The American diet is dangerous, and most of the reasons why these people are so damn fat.

[@AndrewXX92]

Do you understand how many calories she had to intake that gain 150 pounds in a month that's insane

[@elizabethpieters7798]

The only victim here is her daughter. Making her poor daughter her caregiver is selfish. Daughter is young and should be enjoying her life, but there is so much pain on her face.

[@saintshrooms9424]

@@curtisbemis6640 that’s horrible, I mean yes it’s fine to care for them if your only doing it for about 1-5 hours per week but being the main caregiver at that young is sad. Especially on how he didn’t even give you anything after your worked your ass off for years helping him through his struggles while you need to suffer your own in silence

[@nicholewojtanowski43]

@@curtisbemis6640 as frustrating as that may sound, did he have anything to actually leave you? Im not asking to be nosy but, sometimes there are situations in which medical bills and other responsibilities pile up to the point where there is not much left. Another situation to think of may be, that if he had been sick for all those years, was he in a position to be able to consciously make changes. If he was loosing certain faculties, the will may not have been able to be changed. I would think about that just because I wouldn’t want you to think that your grandfather didnt care or wasnt thankful for you being around when it could have been beyond his control. - or whoever was the executor may have verbally told him you would be taken care of but then just did not do it. Unfortunately when money is involved, people can do some horrible things regardless of how you think they would handle it.

[@soulkiss1013]

@@curtisbemis6640 That's horrible. I just have no words. But you shouldn't have done it for free. You should have secured something before you started taking care of him. A contract of any sorts. Legally, his children are the first in lines for them goods. Didn't your parents get a house? They should have given it to you. Sus...

[@OneWhoKnowz]

Exactly it’s a toxic cycle

[@neverlandse9914]

But at the same time you think someone has to really be mentally sick to do this to themselves and their daughter. Of course there is some choice but she needs help.

[@dottiefarmer5547]

I'm shocked that her face looks as good as it does. She doesn't have her eyes receding into her face, a huge double chin or a pile of fat on her forehead like Tammy from 1,000 lb. sisters does.

[@ayeshasimpson4595]

That’s because everyone fat goes to different places when they are overweight

[@thelyinggamefan11225]

That’s genetics lmaoo

[@darkprince56]

I would love to have her face genetics lmao...I'm 218 lbs yet my face looks like it belongs on someone 400lbs 💀

[@annie482000]

I thought that as well. That "pile of fat" makes Tammy's face look like a deflated beach ball (hubby's words, not mine). I'm overweight myself but I hope I don't get to this stage (I'm less than half of what this lady - or Tammy - weighs). I have mobility problems but at least I can walk through doorways easily and with room to spare either side of me and I don't need a bariatric ambulance when I'm being transported to and from hospital❗

[@Maialeen]

@annie482000 When you start comparing your weight to the weights of these people and you start doing the "At least I'm not..." thing. It's time to make a change.

[@shanebracken8358]

I wish her daughter the best, we’re all here for her

[@giantrising1785]

Gave me chills when she said food was her entire life. Not because I'm judging, but because I'm a recovering drug addict and have absolutely felt that horrible fear you get when faced with the decision to either change your ways, or die. Her saying that she doesn't know who she is without food.... I felt that so much. My addiction was killing me the same way, and it becomes your whole identity inside your head, because it's the only thing you focus on, or ever think about really. My heart goes out to her. And she's not making excuses. I dearly hope she can be ok.

[@messybunonabudget8773]

Best wishes in your continued recovery! I have my second therapy appointment tomorrow to hopefully help with binge eating and emotional eating. Anytime I get stressed, depressed, overwhelmed etc Food is the drug I reach for. I’ve never used actual drugs, but I can only imagine it has to feel similar, and I wouldn’t wish that pull on anyone.

[@rokksysoftpaws7022]

Hope you are okay also. ^-^

[@annatevesbanzon1359]

I noticed she said food is her entire life, yet the doctor didn't say she couldn't have any food at all. He just told her what types of food and how many calories.

[@wntrwhte]

@@annatevesbanzon1359 when you're addicted to something, that's like telling an alcholic they can have one drink or one sip. It's so much harder than not having it at all.

[@annatevesbanzon1359]

@@wntrwhte yes that is how I feel about sugar sometimes or chocolate. Argh

[@ranger_hben8657]

Tbh, I didn't know this was possible. When she said she hasn't been 600 in 15 years, my jaw dropped. 15 years! It's a miracle she is still alive.

[@1yoan3]

Same !!!

[@georgewindsor2667]

miracle...looks like torture.

[@tysonking9582]

@@georgewindsor2667 At least she still has a chance

[@ErinJeanette]

She must be tall as hell or something

[@tysonking9582]

@@ErinJeanette I read somewhere she was nearly 6 feet so that explains it

[@CyberStockholmSyndrome]

I feel so bad for her. As someone who also struggles with disordered eating, food addiction is no joke. When it gets to the point that you’re nearly 1000 lbs, that must be terrifying.

[@ilsevanderbij7179]

I hope you'll find the help and support you need to overcome whatever causes you to eat like you do in 2022

[@dewilew2137]

I second this. You are absolutely right. ♥️♥️♥️

[@dewilew2137]

@Legendary ϟuper ϟaiyan go play in traffic.

[@dum6y69]

@Legendary ϟuper ϟaiyan Wish internet trolls would get a life and stop being hateful towards people who show any type of empathy towards others in pain tbh.

[@dum6y69]

@Legendary ϟuper ϟaiyan I don't have blm acab in my bio baby. If you have nothing else to do, go play fruit ninja with your wrists.

[@andreadejarnette6733]

It is so wrong of her to sit there and complain and vent to her poor daughter. It's bad enough that poor girl has to see her mother like this. 😢

[@cl5470]

Dr. Now is so kind and patient. He could be retired on a beach somewhere and no one would fault him, but he is helping people instead.

[@southerngypsy1894]

Didn't she end up getting the surgery in Denver rather than Houston? Or did I hear it wrong?

[@connorcolquhou5845]

I need dr Now!

[@SFforlife]

underrated comment

[@govzko]

doesnt he have a 6 mln usd net worth..

[@southerngypsy1894]

@@govzko What does his net worth have to do with anything?

[@vavabbe1]

This is the nicest I’ve ever seen dr now lol I really think he can tell the difference between someone who is giving excuses vs someone who is truly ill.

[@AbiGodinha]

And likewise she’s not making any excuses. She’s honest and straightforward. I think he respects that.

[@Missesssstt]

@@AbiGodinha yup.. cause being that size, it’s easier to just make excuses and blame others for your situation. The first step is taking accountability.

[@jordanphilipperris]

@@Missesssstt For a lot of these people there are others to blame and they do have every right to do so, but yes, I mean, accountability does still have to happen for the weight to come off, but lots of help is often needed especially with the mental/emotional end of things.

[@lisaschmitz5006]

She put herself in this position

[@Missesssstt]

@@jordanphilipperris Her family may have ALLOWED her to eat a lot of food when she was a child, but she gained most of it in her adult years as she mentioned. So once again, she has no right to blame anyone. However, I do agree that support from others will help a whole lot. It’s just easier to cast blame. Speaking from someone who used to be 366lbs.. trust me… it’s easier to cast blame to take the heat and pressure off yourself.

[@glitterbombz117]

Her face is so thin you never would guess that she was almost 1000 pounds.. she's so pretty

[@amalmystic11]

Exactly what I was thinking. She definitely has good genes, imagine if she did the work?

[@pennypillow4445]

her face is very slim compared to the rest of her, when i gain weight my cheeks get huge

[@Drangus135]

I’m not even 200 pounds and if I gain any weight my face gets fat as hell. strange how people carry weight

[@tyler496121]

I guess its in the eye of the beholder.

[@원규김-p8d]

살쪄도이쁨뱃살부터허벅지까지짱임

[@CF-rl8mz]

I weighed in at 418 in mid april. I have been on weight watchers for 104 days and I’m down 54 lbs. I feel so good and my life is already changing. I’m so happy to diet everyday. Sounds crazy, but mentally, I’m so at peace with the journey. Ugh I hate that word.

[@GoldenSpiderMonkey2480]

Congratulations! That’s awesome news, friend!

[@MrElapid]

Kudos! Keep up the good work you,'ll have whole new worlds opening up when,you're able to do more physical things. Just walking in the woods heals me.

[@marcchristopherdon2339]

At my worst I was 417 lbs Male 5'11" Try Tuna,chicken, boiled eggs and eating on a schedule. (No more Soda, instead club soda with citrus juice) Now I'm 280 lbs but still working on it. You will get there in time, but make little plans and let them turn into a life style changes

[@CF-rl8mz]

@@marcchristopherdon2339 Thanks for the reply! Good job on your diet. When I wrote that original comment, I was 54 lbs down. Today, I am 156 lbs down. Life is good!

[@vanessaarnell]

I admire her honesty . She is one of the most honest patients on here. That helped her with her medical care. Wow . Thanks for all the likes.

[@immabooberry2740]

Honestly yeah she admits to the sneaking it around and having no control over it saying her life revolves around doing it, getting it, thinking about it.... Sounds like an addict to me and the first step is admitting the harsh truth to yourself but she's really got to start trying to put in more effort or getting a lot of help and support. She is not going to have the chance much longer considering she gained 140 in 6 weeks. I hope she gets her mental and physical health stabilized.

[@1god2savem37]

@@immabooberry2740 yeah...I'm in recovery and I noticed that too. Absolutely💯

[@hinatashimeluv7464]

That's much better than being in denial and saying that you're doing everything you're supposed to do and you're still over 900 pounds and you're gaining weight it's a good thing that she ended up losing

[@vanessaarnell]

@@hinatashimeluv7464 agreed

[@GØDDESS1111MYNAMEISMATRIX]

Right? Most addicts won’t admit it. And yes, eating disorders is like addictions. The hard part tho, you can’t live without food, you can live without drugs. So you have to find a way to balance and man it’s hard. I now weigh too little to donate blood and platelets (I was their most regular donators). I haven’t taken off the shirt they gave me since they said I had to go home and gain a bit to come back. (In a nicer way than that tho). I’m on the opposite end, yet I have struggled with binge eating in the past and sometimes in the present and it’s not fun. There is no control. And the guilt is overwhelming. This is an addict, and I am one too. It’s the only addiction I haven’t beat (besides nicotine). And I’ve had maaaany you wouldn’t believe. I just wanna hug her and cry and go to counseling together. Most likely inpatient treatment, since both of our physical and mental health is in jeopardy. God I’m glad she’s honest. I should have done that a long time ago, but here I am, bones sticking out and in pain, knees bulging out of my legs, and fainting all of the time. So I’m not much better than she is. It hurts. It’s so painful but I try to act okay but man it hurts so badly. And I’m sure she’s in even more pain than me. This is the start to getting better, admitting your mistakes. And I for one, admit mine. I need like, an eating disorder anonymous group or something lol. Do they even have those?

[@shiannevanvolkenburg1651]

When she threw herself under the bus and was honest about sneaking food I gained so much respect for that. It’s a step

[@alexafromsouthcarolina5666]

Facts. The first step in changing is admitting you actually have a problem

[@frances24.77]

By sneaking food, you mean by her daughter bringing food into the hospital, because obviously this woman cant walk to the store and come back all while gaining 150 lbs. She basically lost the weight of 3 eugenia cooney. The human body is so magnificent that this woman has no stretch marks...insane

[@hisbeautifultruth5931]

Its impossible for her to sneak food. She is enabled. In watching many of these cases there are "friends" and family cooking and purchasing the food that's killing them.

[@ArtemievofSufni]

Well it's either that or literally DYING, so...

[@CaptKPinksies]

@@frances24.77 Not everyone has visible stretchmarks. Some are pink, or blue, or purple, some have skin-colored marks.

[@louielara7449]

the whole time she was in the hospital, she was talking about how damn much she missed food. but never once mentioned her daughter :( so sad

[@xtckels]

that's addiction for ya

[@lindyjay4966]

@@xtckels you hit the nail on the head. Her addiction,depression and current narcissistic personality is hurting her babygirl while she (admittedly) indulges in her addiction. She has more medical care and assistance than 90% of Americans.

[@Katharina-rp7iq]

She's addicted. That's normal for addicted people.

[@AD-pt5iy]

Let’s also remember this is edited to be “good” tv. We don’t know what is chosen not to be shown.

[@xtckels]

@@lindyjay4966 agreed. a lot of people would sacrifice so much just to have the help, resources, & support she has.. addicts don't change unless THEY want to

[@Tina06019]

@7:25 This poor woman is so sad. Clearly the dopaminergic burst she gets from food was absolutely an antidepressant for her.

[@nanometers5859]

I hope her daughter gets the therapeutical help that she needs... it must be so hard for her to watch her mom in this condition. I was once in a position when parents put their responsibilities on me and I'm scarred even from that.

[@sandilou2U]

I agree and hope you are able to eventually able to shed your scars.

[@tobehonestreal543]

Me too

[@kittiia.8438]

Therapy isn’t the solution for everything…idk why everyone says that shit Dx

[@nanometers5859]

@@kittiia.8438 Well, better than doing nothing???? And sometimes we need the help of professional, who studied years to be in his position.

[@reeyanadouglas7736]

@@kittiia.8438 Let the therapist decide that. They'll give solutions if therapy isn't working.

[@merlinstwin7373]

I can't wrap my mind around someone gaining the equivalent of an adult my size in one month. That's insane. I feel so sorry for her daughter who is an emotional hostage. I hope Samantha manages to achieve her goal.

[@RyanGFC]

She gained more than I weigh lol

[@Rbhawk3rd]

Gaining weight is separate from being lazy. I'm a foodie. I was over 308 pounds at one time. I decided if I'm going to eat an entire pizza pie.i need to get off my ass and move. If I'm not going to get off my ass thar day, I don't eat it. Simple. Spare me all the mental bs. It's lack of discipline and being lazy. Still looking at surgery as a magic pill. If yoga get the surgery, it's useless if hog don't change habits and bs victim excuses.

[@treytison1444]

I don't know how you can gain that much in a month. I feel like you'd have to eat constantly.

[@momoslayedtbh]

@bumbleb33 same

[@cathybaldry7822]

Where did all the food come from. Or how did she access so much food

[@christinanadine7617]

She gained a whole person in 1,5 months. That’s insane!!! How is that possible!

[@Brittsgotit]

She was doing an online fetish thing where she would eat an exuberant amount of food in one sitting and people would pay to watch her do that. I believe it is possible if she was eating 10k-12k calories a day.

[@keeper6458]

@@Brittsgotit that is insane....

[@michellegordon3319]

@@Brittsgotit omg I knew she looked familiar… that’s crazy she got this huge… it’s so scary, she could literally die at any minute.

[@lisaperry5999]

@@Brittsgotit those mukbang vids are horrible its disgusting and should be outlawed and the people that watch are horrible too

[@Scifi4life]

It's very easy with fast food.

[@simonaleem]

She is the nicest and most polite compared to other patients from my 600lbs life. Others were not only rude to the doctor but to the staff as well.

[@kketzz]

it’s scary how someone can let themselves go like this.. this isn’t living

[@mariaseidi4023]

Depression,mental ilness ,childwood abouse,Trauma, adiction to food

[@kketzz]

@@mariaseidi4023 correct.

[@Tallz5]

Body positivity supports this though. As long as it makes you happy and when you get this big it’s not pleasurable anymore.

[@dismal982]

@@Tallz5 no they support women having different bodies every women is built different regardless of their diet because society only wanted us to be skinny.. with big tits and ass. Some people have a fast metabolism some have slow.. but people took the body support thing the wrong way

[@Tallz5]

@@dismal982 type in on KZbin that body positivity is lying to us women. Answer is there, open your eyes and you will see.

[@Koselill]

Honestly she's one of the most honest patients on this show. She willingly admits the problem and what we all know the other patients are thinking, but wont admit. I hope she makes it!

[@kidsworldrose4847]

She did. She's slim now

[@NobleWolf33]

ITS JUST WATER WEIGHT!

[@87clits]

​@@NobleWolf33 no she's just fat.

[@dustinsanchezmusic5851]

I’m curious… how much and what she eats every day.

[@NobleWolf33]

@@dustinsanchezmusic5851 people that are obese eat atleast 3-6 boxes of pizzas during lunch time.

[@roseluvsunydaez1111]

" her weight is getting to a dangerous point " that's a bloody understatement!! Her daughter is so stressed and scared to death !! Hope they both get the help they so desperately need!

[@bobograndman]

Her weight was dangerous like 600 pounds ago

[@MAArch-ec7se]

She is articulate, sharp, with an attractive face. Just hearing her voice and cadence, one would never imagine she is the size she is.

[@cruisinlikenemo3752]

I'm so happy when I heard she lost about 350 lbs when she was in the hospital!! And now she went to the rehab for more physical therapy which is so great for her! S o proud of her, hoping she get to have her healthy life back.

[@veravida24]

That’s wonderful, thanks for the update!☺️

[@maddijasnyy]

Do you know where I can follow her?

[@Cat-ez5mk]

@@Love_84_ whats the @??

[@Cat-ez5mk]

@@Love_84_ nevermind, i found her thanks to google

[@teresitahuvelle9636]

@Sanna-Mary the surgery is not magic

[@deaghan]

I never knew it was possible to be that close to 1000lbs, I always thought 700-750lbs was the max a body could handle before completely shutting down. I really hope she gets better and lives a long healthy life. I respect that she at least acknowledges her faults and is willing to work on it, unlike a lot of people who go on this show.

[@bigbadbruins1]

I was shocked that she could still walk.

[@JustConfused_24-7]

Look up Jon Brower Minnoch, he weighed 1400 lbs.

[@Sofia-te4dp]

There’s an episode of a man that weighed 1,000lbs he died after

[@terrainegrace17]

@@Sofia-te4dp was coming to say this.

[@pphedup]

She won't live long. No way.

[@Lucy-ly6kz]

I actually have a lot of sympathy for her. She is trapped in this brutal cycle of feeling comforted and fulfilled by food rather than finding purpose and meaning through a different coping mechanism. Such a sad position to be in, but a huge congrats for her 300lb weight loss

[@jacobasnodgrass5853]

Its not that food is comforting to these people. They get so big to the point where they can't hold their weight up long enough to move around and lose any. This then makes these people more depressed and they keep eating. It's a vicious cycle physically. It's not that its exactly food.

[@SlothIn3D]

If this woman drops her weight she would totally be shredded. Being able to carry nearly 1000 lbs is crazy. Hoping the best for her recovery

[@lolabaker8197]

She doesn’t have to stop loving food, she just has to love food in a DIFFERENT and healthy way

[@serenaedwards1883]

Fr, I had a food addiction, went to therapy, I have a good relationship with food now, im a healthy weight and I eat whatever id like! Its about moderation

[@ichinihq]

@@serenaedwards1883 proud of you!

[@원규김-p8d]

침대에누워서다리못올림

[@pauljordan4452]

Cognitive defusion is the answer. The Happiness Trap - Russell Harris MD. It helped me.

[@jennyhowe2374]

She just has to learn to love herself more than she loves food x

[@carolynbozman9408]

I have seen so many episodes of this show, and she is the first patient who has confessed her weight gain without coming up with a million excuses. As as it may seem, when it comes to addiction, you have to " surrender to win"!!

[@YACHIHANNAH]

Yes and she’s also the one closest to death. You know what they say… 2 can keep a secret if 1 of them is dead.

[@samanthalambros9316]

She is the first person on this show that didn’t make me angry from watching them sabotage themselves. She really wants this, and she will get it with that attitude. I hope we see more of her journey.

[@chilliecheesecake]

Looking at her now she seems pretty ungrateful about all the help she has received

[@easyhair4health]

I gained 25 pounds one week while on a bunch of asthma steroid medicine, It was horrible!

[@chilliecheesecake]

@@easyhair4health You've got the most ironic username on this site considering the facts that have just been spelled out to you hehehe

[@OhanaM]

@Saint Ratus not true for all on large amounts of steroids. Some people just gain from the cells and fluid like myself. Even on a 1000 calorie diet, mobile and calories in deficit still gain from steroids due to other health factors.

[@Unstoppable_Unicorn]

@@chilliecheesecake Yeah, when I’m on steroids (prednisone) I look like a chipmunk storing nuts for the winter. It’s amazing how much fluid you can gain just because of some pills that is ironically supposed to help swelling lol

[@mooliparsnip9264]

Samantha is so pretty, she has a lovely face. She's incredibly honest and that's refreshing. I hope she's finding a way to lose weight and regain her life. Everyone deserves to be happy.

[@sophiawohl]

Can we talk about the fact that Samantha is literally one of the physically strongest humans in existence? Regularly lifting *hundreds* of pounds every time she moves. I pray that her strength continues.

[@rida7757]

i dont think thats how it works maybe im wrong idk

[@ericrivera8410]

She needed a team of firefighters to help her up a flight of stairs.

[@kirin1230]

Her leg muscles are something else...

[@unicornrainbowvomit6597]

@@rida7757 that’s how it works

[@cadavher]

@@rida7757 if you watch some of the shows where patients go get trainers they've said quite a few times that their obese clients are some of the strongest they see because their body is used to hauling the weight around. If this woman starts to go to the gym she could become a power lifter!

[@beardofnursing8602]

Wow, I don't usually get emotional, but her brutal honesty and being upfront about how she didn't know who she was without food, nearly made me cry. This is an addiction. Whether it's drugs, food, social media, etc. we're all craving that dopamine hit, and getting that taken away when you depend on it to comfort you has to be absolutely miserable. I hope Samantha is seeing these comments and realizes how many people she has pulling for her. The word "brave" gets thrown around too often, but I sincerely mean it when I say she is so brave for taking responsibility, admitting that she's afraid, and confronting that fear. It won't be an easy road, but I'm hoping and praying Samantha continues to get better.

[@raheem12345]

Nah dude this shit ain’t like a drug addiction it’s different bc there’s so many way for these people to still enjoy unhealthy food but maybe just cut down the amount or substitute ingredients and shit like that but they simply just don’t try to fix the issue AT ALL. it’s literally the most simplest thing they could possibly do is just not eat. And it’s crazy bc the damage they are doing is just so obvious. With drugs or like gambling you don’t know your really fucked until your shutting down or until your bank account is negative thousands but these people willingly watch themselves get bigger and bigger and bigger while knowing they should’ve already been dead 300 pounds ago. There really is no excuse. The only reason anyone should be capable of getting to this weight is if they genuinely have no concern for their life. The average person knows that if you even around like 300 pounds your going to die of heart failure or sum related almost guaranteed. Idk man there really just is no excuse. Only person anyone should feel bad for is the family members involved although I do hope she’s even capable of getting to a survivable size

[@natalieanneliza]

One of the only people I’ve seen on this show that isn’t in denial about her issues. She understands that she has food dependency but also wants to get better and make a change. Seeing this clip right after a clip of Tammy gaining 50 lbs in a month really shows the difference. Tammy continues to not make changes and make any excuse she can think of as to why she’s gaining and not making progress, this woman is honest and real about what she’s done to gain and genuinely wants to make a change. I hope she hits every one of her goals, she is doing such a great job

[@daveedoff6258]

I suspect that Tammy fears that her family will leave her after she loses weight, or she likes the attention,

[@alexblaze8878]

Agreed. She might be the ONLY person who is not in denial and truly has an eating disorder. Her biggest strength is owning the problem and taking responsibility for it.

[@alnabulsi313]

Dr. Now can be a hardass sometimes but I was really impressed by how kind he was during the video call- sis seemed genuinely overwhelmed in that moment and he was stern while still being kind and reassuring. He really is a great doctor 👏

[@karenbridenthal3180]

She also owned her shit

[@notsureiL]

@@karenbridenthal3180 noo she still ordered fast food when she came back home.

[@nicoyablackmon7004]

@@notsureiL lol you're confused. Owned her ish means she admitted she has a problem and needs help lol. Not what you saying 😜

[@Orophile_303]

Because she was honest and I could respect that too and wouldn't freak out.

[@stenmjuk2705]

No he says it like it is and the truth hurts for these big ahh people

[@kristienorsedragonwebber1328]

It’s incredible that she’s down to 600 post-surgery. It literally saved her life. Now she just needs serious help to get through the emotional trauma.

[@I_am_a_cat_]

Idk how anyone can live like this. Im like 30 or 40 lbs overweight and it feels awful. I hope shes doing better now. She seems very intelligent, and wise to her situation. Shes not blaming the doctors, or anyone else. She recognizes the problem is her. I wish her all the strength in the world.

[@CreoleSongbird]

Skip breakfast, cut all carbs and sugar.... Eat mostly veggies,... Those 30-40lbs will be gone in 4 months...

[@KJ-kv7of]

Her honesty is truly admirable. Most of these people deny their problems and never take accountability. Admitting your entire life revolves around food takes a lot of emotional strength, and only someone else with an addiction could understand. I truly hope the best for her and her daughter.

[@rhondaschaaf9082]

This is so 😥... The daughter the sadness in her eyes... I pray she lives...

[@leetorres5863]

She needs a therapist. I think that could help her not relapse.

[@ednajeanamos7224]

No she needs the Lord to save her and give her the strength to lose weight!! I can do all things through Christ that strengthen me. He can help you!! He delivered me from my pain pill addiction and my smoking addiction and weight loss!! I give him all the glory

[@ednajeanamos7224]

Good for you stick with it!! God can help you!! Pills used to make me happy but God took that from me and filled my life with him

[@ilsevanderbij7179]

@@ednajeanamos7224 I'm glad your faith helped you and I hope it'll continue to make you feel better! However not everyone shares the same beliefs, and I personally know a lot of Christians who talk to someone about their issues sometimes. Be it a psychologist or a support worker at the local church org. We can all use a little help now and again!

[@huhnoodles6478]

@@ilsevanderbij7179 fr!!!!

[@Marion1457L]

@@ednajeanamos7224 I'm Jewish and proud of it! Stop foisting your religious beliefs on everyone else! It's arrogant and unhelpful.

[@heatherbukowski2102]

150 lbs in a month ???? i didn't even know that was humanly possible wtf

[@heatherbukowski2102]

did i hear that wrong or what ???

[@DGenerationX69]

You heard correctly.

[@wjrwit9824]

The look on her daughter's face just MELTS my heart.

[@biggestwinner3739]

I hope she has the strength to get better , food addiction is real .

[@ashleighmackenzie8670]

No it’s not. It’s called being a greedy b*stard with no self control. We alll love to eat. But as grown adults you stop yourself. They’re just lazy, greedy people. If they had a “food addiction” as you say (which I don’t believe in at all) then why didnt she seek help yearsssss ago before it got to this stage?! If she knew she had a problem. But no, of course she didn’t do that, she’s too lazy to seek help, that would require making an effort. I feel bad for the people that are that way for genuine medical reasons, which is only a very small minority. The rest are just gluttonous slobs who need to take accountability for what they’ve done to themselves. They’re nothing but a burden to their poor family/kids and society. And all because of something they’ve chosen to do to themselves. And not ask for help earlier.

[@justchillin806]

@@ashleighmackenzie8670 Jesus, who shit in your breakfast.

[@noeltheliberalmillennial4886]

@@ashleighmackenzie8670 you are just an angry person. Food addiction is real and it hits like any other addiction. You are loudly ignorant.

[@Hedgehogs_like_eggs]

@@ashleighmackenzie8670 holy Shit. I Bet your eyebrows were in a 90 degree angle while writing this.

[@ashleighmackenzie8670]

@@noeltheliberalmillennial4886 I’m really not in the slightest. You’re obviously a big person too who can’t control themselves

[@myrescuecats3028]

This Lady spoke so eloquently and was very honest I wish her a speedy recovery.

[@dacypher22]

Yeah, she seemed intelligent and like a nice person who put herself in a really bad spot

[@stayingfitandfocused]

bro she gained 200lbs since the last episode

[@mindz08]

My highest weight was 219, I’m currently at 197 and I don’t plan on stopping until I reach at my goal weight

[@micheletalas220]

I can’t believe she is breathing on her own. She is beautiful. Her daughters heart was breaking. I hope she finds the strength to lose weight.

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

Oh God. She is not "beautiful." That kind of thinking is deadly. She CAN be beautiful, and knowing that is the key to success.

[@meenahstyles9948]

@@DrJ-hx7wv You're thoughts are "she can be beautiful" well thank goodness you don't get paid for thinking. she is beautiful so take your negative thoughts & shove em. Does she need to lose weight? clearly yes for her health. But her face is beautiful & most definitely her spirit.

[@christineperez7562]

This is not beautiful. She is a food addict. She is an abusive mother and should be charged.

[@christineperez7562]

@@meenahstyles9948 No her spirit is not beautiful she is an addict and abuse her daughter. Her face and body are not beautiful either. There is nothing good about this.

[@tomphillips9580]

@@christineperez7562 its literally a disease lol

[@michaelh7527]

I sincerely feel for this lady and her daughter. Addiction is not a joke and this is an extremely severe case. I am seriously shocked that her heart is able to get blood circulated..... Almost seems like a doctor would put a patient in a medically induced coma for something this extreme. Get the weight down over 3-4 months, then focus on the eating disorder. Many would say that is extreme. But i think this patient is going to pass any day now.

[@christinebeames2311]

I agree , it’s time for drastic action

[@MaddHeather]

Unfortunately I completely agree with you... this is so insane

[@belugawhale207]

totally agree, at any given moment, she could croak it

[@jesussaves6625]

I couldn't believe that she said that the hospital wouldn't cut her calories like Dr. Now wanted.

[@skyblueeyes9968]

I completely agree! In fact, when you put it out there on the comment section and I read it.... it seemed like complete common sense to me!! I don't know if the doctors are just too smart to think of it or what !?!? Unfortunately, as I'm sure you know, common sense just isn't that common no more!! Glad you have some! :)

[@alienkreeper]

940.....wow. It's hard to wrap my head around someone weighing that much.

[@pershorefoodbanktrusselltr3632]

She actually weighed 970 pounds before she got the weight surgery. The same as Male Polar Bear.

[@katnimphie7831]

@@SilentNoMore64 average weight of a woman her age in the US is approx 170-180. The average adult woman does not weigh 120 lbs

[@SilentNoMore64]

@@katnimphie7831 Yeah, you're right. I didn't think of that. Still, she is the size of a few people. I am amazed by this because it demonstrates the degree of stress the body can withstand. I hope for the best for these people. They got to this point in life for a reason, probably psychological.

[@amandab8433]

She's lost over 500 lbs since the episode.

[@peterfelver3972]

Keep up with your weight loss journey Sweetheart! Never give up! you have made it so far already, you can do it. If you read this and by now maybe you’ve slipped back it’s okay, don’t feel hopeless, you can start again and this time finish the journey. Do it for yourself and do it for your daughter I believe in you! Also realize your success can be a beacon of hope for other people struggling with losing weight. Take care, you can do this!!!! I’ll be praying for you

[@Clo_Dub]

I remember watching this episode and just feeling so bad for the daughter. She deserves better.

[@jaclynatwell3943]

It blows my mind that an individual can sneak in 10,000 calories a day. It’s got to be HORRIBLE to suffer with such food addiction. More research should be done on this and food companies should be held responsible for enhancing foods to be so addictive in the same way that pharmaceutical companies are.

[@godzillab10]

Yes! Food addiction is very real. Everyone wants to just call it poor self control but its so much more than that. When you know something you crave is bad for you and that you'll regret it later, but you do it anyway because the need to satisfy that craving supersedes all logic, that is addiction.

[@fhamdani99]

I agree. There is just too many cases of 600+ lbs patients, almost always in the US. These horrible food and pharmaceutical industries NEED to be held accountable for SOMETHING.

[@nairobikenya_]

Overeating makes me feel so bad the next day. I cant imagine being in that state daily 😳

[@Figgatella]

I do not understand how anyone can eat that many calories a day. They are having food addictions because they are stuffing their feelings down with food. It’s just a bandaid for what us an underlying mental issue. Childhood trauma or some other experience they had that they haven’t dealt with.

[@theL0VERS]

Addiction issues suck all the way around and with something like food you can't go without food everything else you can just cut off and get sober but food is something you need to live.

[@colettejacinthia9405]

Wow, how wonderfully we are made.. the fact that her skeletal system is strong enough to support almost 1000 lbs when she is walking with assistance is beyond mind-blowing! I'm wishing her much success in her weight loss journey 🙂

[@littleboots9800]

Fearfully and wonderfully made indeed!

[@AyuntamientoDeEsteponaPolicia]

People assume this, when it comes to the dilapidated health and muscle strength it’s impressive, but bones don’t have to be very strong to hold 455kg.

[@littleboots9800]

@@AyuntamientoDeEsteponaPolicia The strain on the knees must be crazy though. I remember seeing a doctor saying that losing 10lbs reduced the pressure on the knees by 30-60lbs. Those soft cartiligenous bits between your knee joints must be squashed tissue paper thin. Or the discs in her back.

[@AyuntamientoDeEsteponaPolicia]

@@littleboots9800 I’d think it’d be extruded out which is what’s called a disc hernia in the spine. And in the joints, amazing quantities of friction.

[@BeccaUveges]

And especially since most people that weigh over 600+ stop walking at like 700 lbs. And are bound to oxygen machines.

[@wallleur5579]

i just hope her daughter is okay. i can’t even imagine the mental turmoil she’s been through dealing with this.

[@charlottetaylor4471]

Mentally/emotionally unstable people should not have children. It's child abuse. It's not about judging the person, it's about what is best for the child.

[@Parth_k92]

You can't just wake up one day and find yourself weighing 940 pounds. There's no one else to blame.

[@ELLIEPERIODBITCH]

She has an eating disorder, go away OML

[@flowersandcandyflowersandc9093]

I'm proud of this women for admitting to Dr. Now that she's sneaking food into the hospital.

[@ericrivera8410]

The 150 pounds extra didn't come from thin air.

[@flowersandcandyflowersandc9093]

@Marilyn Willett Your a poor women, someday you will be as wealthy as Marilyn Monroe, but you get your little bit of fame through here.

[@flowersandcandyflowersandc9093]

@Marilyn Willett The only one that's pathetic Marilyn is you for not overcoming poverty thus far in your life.

[@justcallmebetty7717]

@Marilyn Willett I think she's proud of her for just telling the TRUTH in what she's been doing instead of lying like everyone else saying she doesn't know how it happened

[@ericrivera8410]

@@justcallmebetty7717 like dr now didn't assume as such ..he's not dumb

[@This_handle_is_tak3n]

Refreshing to hear her admit she is sneaking food. A lot of patients just say “I don’t know what happen I’ve been trying so hard”.

[@user-xc5bz3np4g]

“I have my cats…. and my kid.” Her poor daughter isn't even the first thing she cares to list

[@pegapage9603]

Your kids are not „people“.

[@kiowah231]

@@dootdoot94xo44 qUiRkY

[@AJgamesplayz]

Her kid doesn’t live with her to be fair and she’s a grown adult

[@vanny8512]

@@gd.523 As a cat owner I do not understand

[@DeathnoteBB]

@@AJgamesplayz So grown adults stop being your kid?

[@WeKnowLeeKnowss]

I feel horrible 4 her daughter and her living the fear of her losing her mother is terrible.. 💔

[@Saasan]

She really hits the nail on the head about what happens when food is your happiness. It's easy to say "Just don't eat that much" but if you don't have another coping mechanism, you'll just be depressed without an outlet. It's why you need therapy when confronting eating disorders. Poor woman.

[@charlottetaylor4471]

Absolutely. Obesity is a symptom of emotional distress/trauma. Regular/intensive therapy is vital alongside any attempts to reduce food consumption.

[@nikkib3117]

@Tarik Essarhir I'm pretty sure they get plenty of body shaming here too, and that life for these people is anything but comfortable. Actual mental health treatment, like the kind supported by scientific research, is the way forward for these people. Working on the underlying mental illness and addiction so that food is no longer their only source of happiness and their only way to cope with mental illness is better than trying to shame someone out of a disease. You can't shame mental illness away any more than you can shame away cancer or an injury.

[@JohnDoe-et8th]

You need a lot more than therapy. You need healthy alternative activities and outlets to give your life meaning--a job, volunteering, school, hobbies, friends, walking groups, just about anything that doesn't involve screens and food.

[@justacomment97]

Don’t feel bad for her she is a narcissistic evil person. She literally cares more about food then her own daughter

[@soonmeekim930]

I love that she’s being honest with him. Opening up hurts, knowing you have to change and opening up is undoubtedly so painful

[@susanmartin3762]

This was the sweetest I've ever heard Dr. Now sound! That was so cool! He's such a sweet person to help these people get their life back together!

[@eneedham789]

I thought this too. I loved when he said there was no need to apologise and that he understood this wasn’t easy. Dr Now can be harsh sometimes but you can tell he really cares about his patients.

[@Tummyachesurvior]

Doctor now never coddled his patients which is very important as a Doctor Who deals with patients like this that are at risk of repeating past mistakes. The whole weight loss prior to surgery is a test from the doctors to make sure that you are able to continue losing weight even after the surgery happens. Because weight loss surgery doesn’t necessarily mean weight loss. An old friend of mine got gastric bypass, and she is no skinnier now than she was before the surgery because she thought it was just a miracle cure that was a one and done deal. Doctor now doesn’t put up with patients bull crap and excuses because if they’re going to make up excuses and not work then they’re wasting his time

[@normacastro7603]

The patient admitted her mistakes and honesty. Dr Now appreciated that so he was not annoyed and giving lectures.

[@maryfearn3844]

Prayers for your recovery of your eating disorder Amen

[@Skyesworld60]

No wonder she is in pain. At my highest weight I was 242lbs at 5 foot 10 and moving was agony, everything hurts. I could not even come to imagine to pain she must be in

[@1god2savem37]

I respect her honesty. 👏I'm an addict in recovery and her mindset is similar to mine with substances. Asking for help and admitting you're slipping is the first step. Proud of this woman!

[@lacie8407]

I'm proud of you 👏 I wish you all the best. I'm proud you took that step!

[@user-kc7nn9pi3b]

Wishing you the best! Keep it up ❤️❤️❤️

[@motherofdragons5287]

Stay strong, you got this.

[@ChiliCrisp88]

I’m just in awe with this woman. She is incredibly strong for losing the weight that she has in a good period of time. Also, she’s literally so gorgeous even at her highest weight.

[@marsche9571]

Yessss she is so pretty 😍

[@professionalfangirl168]

was thinking the same thing!! she is extremely beautiful and her face is quite thin considering her weight

[@neophantomyt1435]

That’s what I was thinking. She is very pretty.

[@Mcnutty924]

@@C12341 Yea, she like forreal is. I didn't know someone who weighed that much could actually have an attractive face. I've never really seen that.

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

@@Mcnutty924 dude. Come on man. She's 940lbs. She's not attractive.

[@Tb40556]

She talks WAY too openly around her daughter oh my god. How did she not see how much she was upsetting her daughter good lord

[@TheGreatBakon]

Exactly

[@christineperez7562]

She is an addict and that is what they do. They need to have a rehab for this just like they do for drug and alcohol. They are abusing their children.

[@wingriddenangel777]

Fr! Like, "btw I peed the bed twice last night" wtf idk how she can talk so openly like that to her

[@jirahc.r4776]

My mother did the same, she was in and out of the hospital for a numerous of things, including blood pressure and weight gain and having her leg amputated. My mother was a strong and independent women who worked til she died sadly for me and my 2 sisters. Anyway, I was the main one helping take care of her at the age of 13 and I had no problem with it, but my mother didn’t want others to see her down and at her lowest. So I told her it was okay for her to confide in me with anything she needed help with. She told me feeling that powerless was depressing. It was sad but I’m glad she told someone and got it off her chest. We only had each other. But you can’t really know what going on behind the camera and closed doors. And you may not know what they have already been through. Both are strong, and I hope they both pull through alright.

[@percyjackson5417]

@@wingriddenangel777 well if something happens to her her daughter needs to know what to tell doctors at least

[@susansaxon4780]

She needs to stop putting all the anxiety on her daughter, it’s not what a parent should do.she needs to,take responsibility for herself and her weight

[@sarajane5306]

Amazing she lost 300lbs. She should feel so proud. And food doesn't make her happy it makes her feel lethargic and full. Full isn't happy it's emotionally empty. I think she's amazing moving about as much as she does as large as she was. In a couple of years she will probably be about 160lbs and feel amazing have a whole new life a partner and enjoy days out doing fun things and life will feel amazing. Anyone who is stuck in bed can't clean themselves etc is bound to feel depressed, food would never make that feeling go away it would just add to her problems. I hope she lives a long fun life and gets happier end thinner every day.

[@oops130]

she is extremeley deprssed now that shes lost 300 lbs

[@cr8tive401]

Medical intervention made her lose that weight, She would never have the willpower todo it on her own

[@juanitacolette5766]

@@oops130 how do you know she lost it?

[@DoomyGloomy]

@@juanitacolette5766 They watched the full episode which shoes her losing weight. She was super depressed in the episode after losing all the weight. She didn't seem excited at all, but that's honestly because her relationship with food is so bad that without it she's miserable. I felt bad for her, but I hope she keeps the change because she looks so different now. She was a patient who kept failing while doing the diet herself, and she surprisingly didn't make excuses and Doctor Now realized just how serious her food problem with food was, basically suicidal, so he forced her into a weightloss hospital as it was her only option to get better. I'm rooting for you Samantha!

[@KaylaBuhdayla]

I just wanted to tell the author of this post that it is SO nice to see such a kind and thoughtful post 🥰

[@sweetkaramel100]

It’s amazing that she was mobile at 940 pounds. I hope she gets counseling! May God bless her and her daughter.💐

[@Sakyosha]

Dude, those muscles are awesome.

[@conniepfannerstill817]

The hospital does not put her a diet?? What a bunch of crap! Hospitals have dietician. This woman gained 150 pounds in the hospital. She never stops with the excuses. This MD needs to talk too the physician’s caring for her in the hospital. No real respect for this doctor.

[@ae121]

@@elizabethvirgo9000just standing up at that weight is a whole workout

[@DawnHarrison-bh3xl]

@@conniepfannerstill817 she did loose weight im pretty sure shes in the high 200 now maybe not a health weight but better than 900 lbs

[@87clits]

She wasn't mobile, she was peeing herself.

[@jess.0J]

I don’t see why having symptoms now is suddenly scaring her. You don’t get like that overnight.

[@brianabella115]

It's addiction and trauma. People can't see it until they are ready no matter the consequences that are staring them in the face. Their trauma is so great, that they've developed a way to deal with it in the only way they know how. This is why we need to teach our society and our children how to effectively deal with emotions. If it were so simple, we would have no addiction and deaths related to it in our society.

[@iLoveBoysandBerries]

She gained 700 lbs in four months

[@annmendes1361]

@@iLoveBoysandBerries 700lbs in 4 months? How is that physically possible? You gain about a pound from eating about 3500 calories

[@epicOway]

@@iLoveBoysandBerries No she didnt

[@dianemoes3419]

@@iLoveBoysandBerries she said in the video she hasnt been below 600 in 15 years.

[@meyerjerome7301]

No will power no maturity. She is to blame.

[@ms.rlsteele351]

By saying that, you are disclosing that you have no understanding of her mental health struggles. And you just HAD to say that. Ignorant.

[@sweetsatin24]

I had the gastric sleeve in December 2020 and have lost almost 150 lbs so far. When she said she didn't know who she was without food it's so true! Food has always been delicious and comforting and nonjudgmental so not being able to eat is like losing a close friend. It's a grief process that isn't discussed but if you want to, you can make this tool work. Wishing us all health and prosperity for 2022 ❤️

[@crazyweathergirl]

I had my sleeve 4.5 months ago and I am down 70 lbs. it truly is a life saver.

[@coreywilliams1454]

Associating food with friendship is a mental disorder. You need therapy, not surgery.

[@selenbekir4214]

My mum is over 300lbs and has been wanting to get the gastric sleeve. However, I’m terrified for her and I have been stopping her from going forward with it and instead trying to encourage her to lose the weight with simple eating habit changes.. I feel like an awful daughter but I’m so scared something bad might happen..

[@saraholly7633]

I always think about food addiction its one of the most dangerous because its so accessible,food & alcohol are the scariest because it can become so easy addicted to either, sounds crazy but I've had both,after my brother committed suicide it was drink then when I dropped on pregnant I had to replace that with something & the safest thing was food,ive got over all this thru time & therapy, but its just hell..well-done on your loss 👏 you got this girl 🙌

[@dalpaengi]

@@coreywilliams1454 but they are going to be healthy now and faster. You are right though therapy is good but some need help asap.

[@sngmng08]

Her daughter looks stressed. I can see her pain, seeing her mother in that state. Best of luck for the both of them.