My 600-lb Life

There are too many episodes where the people wanting to lose weight become confrontational with the doctor. I watch the show to see how they progress and lose the weight, not to see them being disrespectful and argumentative with the doctor. I don't know if they are encouraged to do so, by the producers and directors, but if they are, I think it is a big mistake, because it's a turn off, and I end up switching the channel to watch something else.

The best thing about this series is undoubtedly Dr. Now himself. He's the star! In the series of these people with incredible challenges, he is wonderfully straight forward in his way of dealing with them. Beyond that, it is both fascinating, sad and shocking to see the situation of his patients. Obesity has really become a major, major societal problem and in this series we see the most serious consequences of this. There is a life and death struggle for these patients, but Dr. Now is the right man to help them. And of course it is amazing to see those who are able to get a new and better life.

This show serves a great purpose in my opinion. It really lets people know what the consequences of becoming morbidly obese can be, and it isn't pretty. Plus, I find that since I've been watching it, it actually makes me take a good look at my diet and it scares the tar out of me. Time to start munching on carrots and celery instead of chips and candy. The success stories make you feel very happy for the ones who come through with flying colors, and the failures can actually make you want to shake your head and say "Dude, what were you thinking?" I like how it makes you think about consequences, the importance of taking care of ones body, and how brave the people are who are on the show. They're baring all for everyone to see and I can only imagine how difficult and embarrassing that is. Dr. "Now" holds no punches and tells it like it is, and you can tell it isn't easy for the people to hear. I like this show, even though it can be very disturbing at times.

As I can't see a way to up date my review, I will just add this!

Although I give this show a 10 star rating, I really wish it would give even some basic information on how these morbidly obese patients can afford to eat the way they do? I don't understand that! It seems as though they are on a type of disability payment (I use that term loosely). If so, how can they afford to order that much food in every day, often multiple meals per day are ordered and consumed. I guess their financial situation is none of my business, but I truly don't understand how they can afford a roof over their heads and still dine out as often as they do? I live in Canada, perhaps fast food in the USA is really cheap?? I don't know?

The only thing I'd change about this show is the updates. I would love to see more..