
Episode 1

ORYVE presentation
Telling powerful stories in hourlong episodes, TLC follows medical journeys of morbidly obese people as they attempt to save their own lives. The featured individuals - each weighing more than 600 pounds confront lifelong emotional and physical struggles as they make the courageous decision to undergo high-risk gastric bypass surgery. In addition to drastically changing their appearances, they hope to reclaim their independence, mend relationships with friends and family, and renew their feelings of self-worth.
650-lb Melissa begins her seven-year weight loss journey.

Episode 2
650-lb Melissa struggles to get to her ideal weight.

Episode 3
Love motivates 660-lb Donald to begin his weight loss journey.

Episode 4
750-lb Henry begins his weight loss journey in the hopes of transforming himself in time to attend his high school reunion.

Episode 5
Ashley's career was derailed after she was let go due to her excessive weight. Will she be able to turn her life around and achieve her goal of owning a childcare facility?