Ep 3. Brittani's Story

Brittani's Story is the third episode of the fourth season of the documentary series My 600-lb Life. The episode follows Brittani, a 19-year-old girl who weighs over 600 pounds and has been bedridden for over a year. Brittani turns to Dr. Nowzaradan to help her lose weight and gain control over her life.

The episode begins with Brittani recounting how her weight has impacted her life. She talks about how she was bullied in school and stopped going altogether, which only made her increasingly isolated and depressed. She also talks about her family's struggle to help her, with her father quitting his job to take care of her full-time.

Dr. Nowzaradan meets with Brittani and her family to evaluate her current health status. He is concerned about her weight and the fact that she has been bedridden for so long. He tells Brittani that if she wants to have any chance of improving her quality of life, she needs to lose weight immediately.

Brittani begins her weight loss journey by following a strict diet plan provided by Dr. Nowzaradan. Her father helps her with food preparation and encourages her to stick to the plan. Despite the initial struggles, Brittani manages to lose a significant amount of weight in the first month.

However, things take a turn for the worse when Brittani becomes overwhelmed with the diet and starts cheating on it. She also begins to have trouble breathing and requires assistance from her father to get through the day. Dr. Nowzaradan becomes concerned that Brittani may not be committed to the weight loss plan and could be putting herself at risk.

The episode then shows the struggles Brittani faces as she tries to get back on track with her weight loss. Her father encourages her to exercise and helps her with mobility exercises. Brittani also starts to attend support group meetings where she can talk with others who are going through similar battles to lose weight.

Towards the end of the episode, Britanni's weight loss journey reaches a crucial moment. She undergoes surgery to remove the excess skin that has accumulated from her weight loss. The surgery is risky as it involves a significant amount of skin removal, but Brittani is determined and goes through with it successfully.

Overall, Brittani's Story is an emotional episode that shows the struggles of someone who has been bedridden due to obesity for over a year. It highlights the importance of having a support system and the need for commitment and dedication to reach weight loss goals. The episode is a testament to the resiliency of the human spirit and the power of hope and determination.