600lb Man With Agoraphobia Can’t Stop Eating l My 600-lb Life

An overweight and unhappy Michael visits Dr. Now to turn his life around and opens up about some of his insecurities and problems, as well as alerting Dr. Now of his unfortunate extensive scar tissue situation which disables him from getting surgery

From season 9 episode 3.

[kelz.]

He's one of FEW patients that on the first visit to Dr. Now, actually admitted why he's the size he is and I'm proud of him.

[BloodPlusPwn]

"I'm fat because I eat too much and I can't stop" is a great first step, I want to believe in him. Seems like ultimately he's got some real heart in there. I wish him the best.

[vkx]

As a person who struggled with obesity but is now at a healthy weight, until you lose the weight, it is extremely difficult to leave your past behind. Your body serves as permanent reminder of your pain. When you lose the weight, the past becomes history, not your reality. I really hope Michael succeeds in his quest for an abundant life.

[patricktruchon]

I feel for this man. I also was abused by a mother with anger issues. I was constantly picked on in elementary and junior high. So I finally did get relief through smoking cannabis when I discovered it at age 20. I was a complete failure at so many things. So the point is that I truly feel his pain. I will pray for this man to have success in his endeavor to change his life.

[terminallyelleofficial]

Though Michael didn't hit Dr. Now's goal of losing 100 pounds in three months — Michael only lost 61 pounds — Dr. Now convinced him to redouble his efforts. By the end of seven months, Michael was down a total of 97 pounds. Unfortunately, the loss was not enough to allow the hernia surgery. Tasked with losing more weight, Michael focused on his diet and his psychotherapy, which was helping him overcome his agoraphobia. By the 10th month of his journey, Michael was successfully reentering the world, and had even signed up for martial arts training.

[oedipuslex]

Glad he’s found someone to say “M’lady” to.

[jacotmaria]

What a brave wife he has. She is ready to help him with whatever the doctor’s instructions would be. Wish them stay strong to achieve the goal they need.

[Rae_]

“Could it be that you don’t give people too much opportunity to like you, and if they knew you they would like you?” 💕

[AmandaLove]

His honesty is refreshing. He's one of the very few people on this show that was 100% honest with what goes on in his life. I'm rooting for him. 💙

[stevo]

I really hope he can get his head space together. It's going to be key to opening so many doors for him including weightloss. His wife is a beautiful soul.
Dr Now is the perfect medical professional for this guy.

[sandrao]

I feel so sorry for this man. He has so much issues… I hope he gets the help he needs.

[MamaLinz]

I wish this chap the very best of luck.
His honesty with Dr Now was so refreshing!!

[invisiblepsycho]

This is the first time I've actually seen a patient explain his troubles with food in such a way that isn't the same as "Idk why I'm gaining"

[PiercedKy]

I hope he's able to get it, we all get to a point in life where enough seems like enough and ready to move forward. I think his there and his lovely wife will help him get there🥰

[pamkay]

He's been hurt soo much. I know exactly what he feels like. I wish him the very best. 💔

[maryen]

So his wife had a gastric 15 years ago and she now is feeding him? Shoot me

[bearmarshmallowinc.]

Um I love this guy, love his wife, love how kind and understanding Dr. Now was.

[sherkylady]

You don’t have to be bullied to end up with agoraphobia…. I wasn’t and didn’t really have it until I was an adult. There’s more things that cause it beyond bullies.

[chaiyuyu]

as a person who had agoraphobia i know this was extremely difficult. i couldn't leave my own house without having a massive panic attack, so props to michael! :)

[TheJtyork]

Im around 190 and it did 100% not help agoraphobia. If people have messed u up so much ur worried to leave ur room and hate society losing weight wont make that just dissapear.