17 persons experience an impressive transformation thanks to a TV show
From 1980 to the present cases of obesity in the world increased by 27% in adults and 47% in children.
This medical condition is not only due to a multitude of health problems but is often a source (or consequence) of serious depression.
Being able to be healthy when your body mass index (BMI) is greater than 30 kg/m2 is really hard, therefore the people who succeed owe their success to drastic lifestyle changes.
Some of them turn to popular TV shows, that have on their production staff trained personnel who follow patients in their weight loss journey.
In this case, we present the patients from TLC's TV show "My 600-lb-life" (in Italy "Vite al limite") --- who were operated on by the famous Iranian surgeon Younan Nowzaradan. Just look at their incredible changes!
1. Amber Rachdi - from 661 lb (300 kg) to 224 lb (100 kg).
2. Marla McCants - from 794 lb (360 kg) to 300 lb (136 kg).
3. Christina Phillips - from 705 lb (320 lb) to 180 lb (82 kg).
4. Donald Shelton - from 672 lb (305 kg) to 293 lb (133 kg).
5. Chuck Turner - from 728 lb (313 kg) to 243 lb (110 kg).
TLC/Chuck Turner
6. Melissa D. Morris - from 650 lb (295 kg) to 176 lb (80 kg).
7. Nikki Webster Gray - from 639 lb (290 kg) to 233 lb (106 kg).
8. Susan Farmer - from 604 lb (274 kg) to 198 lb (90 kg).
9. Paula Jones - from 531 lb (241 kg) to 198 lb (90 kg).
10. June McKaymee - from 600 lb(272 kg) to 300 lb (136 kg).
11. Diana Bunch - from 600 lb (272 kg) to 220 lb (100 kg).
12. Brittani Fulfer - from 601 lb (273 kg) to 270 lb lb (122 kg).
13. Lupita Samano - from 648 lb (294 kg) to 287 lb (130 kg).
14. Zsalynn Whitworth - from 595 lb (270 kg) to 297 lb (135 kg).
15. Charity Pierce - from 793 lb(360 kg) to 298 lb (135 kg).
TLC/Charity Pierce
16. Mayra Rosales - from 1102 lb (500 kg) to 209 lb (95 kg).
17. Olivia Cruz - from 644 lb (262 kg) to 198 lb (90 kg).
TLC/Olivia Cruz
