My 600-lb Life - Season 4 - Eps 8: Teretha's Story
At over 700 pounds, Teretha's life is confined to a bed -- a far cry from her former job representing Detroit's healthy eating program. Her adoring family fears losing her and hopes bariatric surgery will help save her life.
About My 600-lb Life
Title: My 600-lb Life
First Air Date: 2012-02-01
Last Air Date: 2025-02-12
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 6.3/10 (from 38 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 14
Total Episodes: 177
Network: TLC
Genres: Reality
Production Companies: Megalomedia
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Younan Nowzaradan
as Himself
