Ep 1. Geno and Nico's Journey
- TV14
- February 1, 2023
- 85 min
Geno and Nico's Journey is the first episode of season 11 of the popular show My 600-lb Life. The show follows the journeys of individuals who are severely obese and are struggling to lose weight. This episode focuses on the journeys of two individuals: Geno and Nico.
Geno is a 52-year-old man who currently weighs around 730 pounds. He has been overweight since childhood and has struggled with weight loss his entire life. Despite trying multiple diets and weight loss programs, he has not been successful in losing weight. In fact, his weight has continued to increase over the years, and he is now unable to perform simple tasks like walking or standing up for extended periods of time.
Nico is a 23-year-old woman who currently weighs around 645 pounds. Like Geno, she has also been overweight since childhood and has struggled with weight loss her entire life. She is unable to work and spends most of her time in bed due to her weight. Nico has never been in a relationship and feels isolated from her family and friends due to her weight.
Both Geno and Nico has decided to seek the help of Dr. Nowzaradan, a bariatric surgeon who specializes in weight loss surgery. They both want to undergo weight loss surgery but must first prove to Dr. Nowzaradan that they are capable of following his strict diet and exercise plan. Dr. Nowzaradan warns them that weight loss surgery is not a magic cure and that they will need to make significant lifestyle changes if they hope to succeed.
Throughout the episode, we see Geno and Nico struggling to follow the diet and exercise plan set out by Dr. Nowzaradan. They both struggle with food addiction and have a difficult time adjusting to the strict diet. However, with the help of Dr. Nowzaradan and their families, they both begin to make progress.
Geno's journey is particularly inspiring as he goes from being unable to stand up or walk to completing a 5k run in just a matter of months. Nico also makes progress and begins to feel more confident in herself. However, both Geno and Nico face setbacks and moments of doubt along the way.
Overall, Geno and Nico's Journey is a powerful and emotional episode of My 600-lb Life that highlights the struggles of those who are severely obese and the importance of seeking help and making significant lifestyle changes in order to overcome obesity. The episode is sure to leave viewers feeling moved and inspired by the journeys of these two individuals.