Ep 1. Lupe & Ashley D.

Lupe & Ashley D. were two of the most memorable patients of My 600-lb Life season 4, both for their extreme weight and their emotional journey throughout the show. In this episode of Where Are They Now?, we catch up with Lupe and Ashley to see how their lives have changed since their initial appearances on the show.

Lupe, who weighed almost 700 pounds at the beginning of her journey, underwent weight loss surgery and lost over 400 pounds in just over a year. However, her weight loss journey was complicated by personal struggles, including a tumultuous relationship with her husband and ongoing health issues.

In this episode, we see Lupe in a much better place than in her initial appearance on the show. She has left her abusive marriage and is living with her new partner, Andrew, who is supportive of her weight loss journey. Lupe is also taking control of her health and has undergone additional surgeries to address lingering health issues related to her weight.

However, Lupe's journey is far from over. In the episode, she struggles with food addiction and maintaining a healthy weight. She also faces new challenges, including complications from her surgeries and the mental and emotional challenges of adjusting to her new body and life post-weight loss.

Ashley D., who weighed over 700 pounds at the beginning of her journey, also underwent weight loss surgery and lost over 400 pounds. In her initial appearance on the show, Ashley was emotionally closed off and struggled to connect with her family and loved ones.

In this episode, we see Ashley in a much more positive and hopeful place. She is still struggling with weight loss, but has made great strides in her personal life. Ashley has reconnected with her family and has even started dating. She is also working on her emotional and mental well-being, opening up more and seeking therapy to address her past traumas and challenges.

For both Lupe and Ashley, this episode of Where Are They Now? shows that the weight loss journey is ongoing and challenging, but can also be transformative and life-changing. The episode is a reminder of the importance of self-care, support, and perseverance in the pursuit of health and happiness.