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"My 600-lb Life

drizzellla — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 01:18:02 GMT

The talk about Weight Loss Surgery made me look up the latest about "My 600-lb Life".

And I saw this -

My 600-lb. Life’ Season 10 Star Larry “Mr. Buttermilk Biscuits” Myers Jr. Dead at 49

Yet another cast member from TLC‘s My 600-lb. Life has died.

Larry Myers Jr.— better known on “Mr. Buttermilk Biscuits”— died of a heart attack on June 13, 2023. He had turned 49 just three days earlier.

Larry appeared on ‘My 600-lb. Life’ Season 10, with his episode airing in January 2022. At his highest, Larry weighed 940 lbs. He had previously undergone weight loss surgery, and eventually lost almost 700 lbs. Unfortunately, Larry ended up gaining back about 400 lbs. in the five years between his surgery and his appearance on ‘My 600-lb. Life.’

Larry is the 14th cast member from “My 600-lb. Life’ to die. Earlier this year, Season 7 star Angela Gutierrez passed away at the age of 49. "

I am shocked that he was the 14th person to die. So sad.

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Love my grandkids — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 02:22:23 GMT

@drizzellla I read this some time ago on a Dr. Now fan FB page.

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Desertdi — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 05:54:26 GMT

It's even more disturbing when it "hits home"...I lost a younger cousin (1,000#). The really sad part of this is that she was PROUD of her weight and made no attempt to change her habits.

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BlueFinch — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 08:08:37 GMT

Yes, there have been several reported deaths. The show emphasises that the percentage of long term success is quite low.

Addictions aren't temporary, that can be cured. They are lifelong, hopefully controlled, but it's a rough road. That's the problem.

I remember Larry's story and just read a few days ago that he had passed. I also read that the guy Tammy married (from The 1,000 lb Sisters) has died. Tammy reportedly left him because he refused to stay with his wellness program, fearing it would affect her own progress.

Smart choice for Tammy. Nearly dying, herself, may be a good motivator for Tammy now, but it's easy to forget when overwhelming desires take hold, with passing of time.

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10sluvr — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 21:35:51 GMT

i some ways, i'm surprised more haven't passed. many are in bad shape with multiple medical problems.