Ep 23. Lee & Rena & Sarah

Lee & Rena & Sarah is an emotional episode of My 600-lb Life season 7 that follows the weight loss journeys of three individuals struggling with severe obesity.

Lee is a 42-year-old married father who has been overweight since childhood. At his heaviest, he weighed 714 pounds and had difficulty even leaving his house. He suffered from chronic pain and relied on his wife to care for him. Lee decides to undergo weight loss surgery, but must first lose weight on his own to prove that he can commit to a healthier lifestyle. This proves to be a challenge, as Lee struggles with emotional eating and has a strained relationship with his wife. However, with the help of his family and Dr. Nowzaradan, Lee begins to make progress towards his weight loss goals.

Rena is a 44-year-old mother of two who weighs 542 pounds. She developed an addiction to food after a traumatic event in her childhood and has struggled with her weight ever since. Rena has already undergone weight loss surgery once before, but did not make significant lifestyle changes and regained the weight. She decides to give the surgery another chance, but must first overcome her fear of losing control and relying on others for help. Rena also faces challenges with her family, including her son who is resistant to her weight loss efforts. However, Rena is determined to succeed for herself and her loved ones.

Lastly, Sarah is a 24-year-old who weighs 642 pounds. She has struggled with weight since childhood and developed an addiction to food after experiencing trauma in her teenage years. Sarah has a strained relationship with her family, particularly her mother who enabled her to overeat. She decides to make a change and seek help from Dr. Nowzaradan, but faces obstacles including the costs of treatment and difficulty securing a job. Despite these challenges, Sarah remains committed to losing weight and improving her life.

Throughout the episode, viewers witness the physical and emotional struggles faced by Lee, Rena, and Sarah as they work towards their weight loss goals. The show highlights the importance of the support of loved ones and the determination needed to overcome obesity and improve one's health.