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600 POUND LIFE JAMES' STORY

catlover — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:36:38 GMT

How does someone gain 158 pounds in 2 months?

He really made me angry this guy-would not stop eating...also where do they get the money for their housing and all that take out food?

His girlfriend was a really bad enabler.

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Nataliesgramma — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 09:56:38 GMT

I think they should all be in therapy for at least 6 months before they are considered for weight loss surgery....

I watch this show and I would guess that less than half of the people on this show are able to maintain a healthy lifestyle and weight.

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drizzellla — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 10:05:19 GMT

I feel so sad for the Father. He mortgaged his home so James could go to Houston with a Medical team. And then James didn't follow the program.

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IMW — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 10:27:51 GMT

Keeping daughter out of school to care for him-so selfish. He's controlling the entire family- they allow this.

If he's yelling and angry for junk food walk out and close the door.

I have a feeling we are all paying for his life style-as taxpayers.

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drizzellla — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 10:52:25 GMT

iMW - I think you are right. I have a feeling we are all paying for his life style-as taxpayers."

On another episode the Doctor asked the family, and there were at least 4 family members in the office, if anyone worked. They all said no. And the Doctor then said something to the effect - so this has become your job to feed the person that was 600 pounds.

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Mmsfoxxie — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 12:56:05 GMT

This was a sad, sad story. I didn't see the beginning of the program but I just couldn't understand any of these people. This guy, especially. How do you gain so much weight in two months and deny that you ate so much? And the woman lied for him as well. They are all sick and obese. Mental illness. This man couldn't get out of bed!

No way in the world would I enable this mean spirited whiner. I wish, at the end of the story, they had let us know what happened to him. He probably died. Now those he left behind will feel guilty for years.

As someone said....who pays for this stuff? People are struggling for healthcare and people like this waste this gift. I know I sound mean but Dr. Now should have cut him off long before he did.

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pattypeep — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:33:39 GMT

@catlover I've been watching this show for a couple of years. Yes, it is so maddening. What I have come to believe is that the people think that by having surgery they will magically lose the weight.. They don't realize that they will still have cravings and issues. At the beginning of the shows it says that only about 5% of the people will be successful.

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Goldengate8361 — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:36:53 GMT

I thought it was very sad....so sad to see him in such denial. People stay in denial about many things (alcoholism, drug abuse, over-eating, bad marriages, abuse of children, over-spending---to name a few) and, yes, we all pay. What is that phrase about "casting the first stone?" My heart goes out to James.

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deedeewar — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:37:23 GMT

I watched this and I too did not understand the 158 weight gain that I reordered it ,the supersize airing because the add extra details, in order to see if I understood why after all his father sacrificed, the COST of move, medical EMS, Dr Now accepting him as patient, the extra weight gain. I was hoping the bed scale was in fact wrong...but NO.

Unbelievable, and when Dr Now went off in anger, they still did not get it!!

I watch My 600lb life, for I like to see these people come up and suceed.

And I too wonder, ""how do they afford not only medical needs, but the move from one house to another" I'm guessing that maybe the Show takes on the expenses when the patient signs there contract to do the show?????

Boy....I've suffer mental illness most of my life, and I can't get the intense support and help I need.......unbelievable

I guess to know if James ever gets it we will have to wait for the "Where are they now"

Blessings to All

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spud188 — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 12:04:59 GMT

I also watch this TV show.

I had Bariatric surgery last June, the Dr. Group I went to required many tests including a comeplete heart health workup,shrink evaluation,chest x-ray,sleep study,blood work,and counseling with a dietician. Lots of bloodwork following to make your Vitamin and Mineral levels are up, They have been very thorough in guiding me in the right direction.

But like we saw in these shows,these people have to want it more than the Food.

The success stories are very hopeful.

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faeriemoon — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 12:31:22 GMT

I wonder if his legs will ever heal. How could he not be on antibiotics, or some form of threatment for that?

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Patriot3 — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:28:12 GMT

I thought he was a controlling, big baby. Hollering every time they touched him. I'm sure it did hurt, but where is his taking responsibility for getting himself like that in the first place. Felt sorry for his daughter who they pulled out of school to help. He cared for no one else but himself.......so selfish!

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Citrine1 — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:38:15 GMT

Me too @Patriot3. I was embarrased for him.

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Glitter51 — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:38:39 GMT

I just don't have any sympathy for this guy! I know that his eating is an addiction, but he's just doesn't do anything to help himself. It's like any other addictive thing, if he wanted to change, he would. He's been offered the best, but just goes back to his old ways.

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coconut1818 — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:53:29 GMT

Let me start by saying I am not skinny and have fought very hard most of my life to keep my weight reasonable. I am usually sympathetic to most of the people, but not so much for James. I could not believe it when he told Dr. N "well I asked for a nutritionist and you never got me one", like it is everyone elses fault he gained 100 pounds. I guess no one in their community felt sorry for him either as their Go Fund Me only raised $300.00. He is a very selfish person and I hope Dr. N does not waste anymore time on him, he does not deserve it! There are plenty of people that will do the work and appreciate it. What a shame.

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momtochloe — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 14:35:45 GMT

@spud188 wrote:
I also watch this TV show.
I had Bariatric surgery last June, the Dr. Group I went to required many tests including a comeplete heart health workup,shrink evaluation,chest x-ray,sleep study,blood work,and counseling with a dietician. Lots of bloodwork following to make your Vitamin and Mineral levels are up, They have been very thorough in guiding me in the right direction.
But like we saw in these shows,these people have to want it more than the Food.
The success stories are very hopeful.

@spud188 congratulations and I wish you the very best in your weight loss journey and it sounds like you are in a very good program which is great. Much success to you!

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MaRina — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 14:43:03 GMT

I watched this episode with my head down while he was stuffing his face. I felt so bad for his dad and daughter not his gf. I do hope he looses enough weight to get the surgery before eating like he does kills him.

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colliemom4 — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 15:41:08 GMT

If he's still alive I'd say he doesn't have much longer to live.

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sophiamarie — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 16:58:58 GMT

I hope they do a follow-up soon. We could look him up and find out his status. I think I'll do that and come back with a report. BBL

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missy1 — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 17:55:14 GMT

http://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/my-600-lb-life/photos/ (past guests updates)