Dangerously Obese
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Dangerously Obese

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Morbidly obese individuals fight for their lives with the help of bariatric surgeon Dr. Procter. Family ties and friendships are put to the test, and only some will make the changes necessary to earn the bariatric surgery and change their lives.
20212 seasons
UnscriptedInspiringHeartwarming
UnscriptedInspiringHeartwarming
20212 seasons
U/A 16+
8 episodes
  • 1. We Big but We Pretty

    1. We Big but We Pretty

    Plagued by health problems, Meghan hopes to get weight loss surgery along with her overweight best friend, Vannessa. Vannessa is afraid of trying to lose weight only to fail. When she sees Meghan successfully lose weight, however, she changes her mind.
    Plagued by health problems, Meghan hopes to get weight loss surgery along with her overweight best friend, Vannessa. Vannessa is afraid of trying to lose weight only to fail. When she sees Meghan successfully lose weight, however, she changes her mind.
    U/A 16+
    41min
    Nov 11, 2021
  • 2. Friends Over Fat

    2. Friends Over Fat

    After a painful recovery from bariatric surgery, Meghan works hard to keep best friend Vanessa's diet on track. Vanessa wants the surgery too, but she struggles to maintain a healthy diet because all her groceries come from a local food pantry.
    After a painful recovery from bariatric surgery, Meghan works hard to keep best friend Vanessa's diet on track. Vanessa wants the surgery too, but she struggles to maintain a healthy diet because all her groceries come from a local food pantry.
    U/A 16+
    40min
    Nov 18, 2021
  • 3. Dr. Procter Is a Daddy!

    3. Dr. Procter Is a Daddy!

    Corey is a young gay man who is just getting back on his feet after being homeless. He has dreams of getting back into college and finding a serious relationship, but he needs to make huge changes if he is going to live his dreams -- or live at all.
    Corey is a young gay man who is just getting back on his feet after being homeless. He has dreams of getting back into college and finding a serious relationship, but he needs to make huge changes if he is going to live his dreams -- or live at all.
    U/A 16+
    45min
    Dec 16, 2021
  • 4. Slice Me Open, Dr. Procter

    4. Slice Me Open, Dr. Procter

    After Dr. Procter postponed Corey's bariatric surgery and increased his weight loss target to 25 pounds, Corey tries to stay focused on his diet. A successful blind date provides a welcome boost of confidence before Corey's impending surgery approval.
    After Dr. Procter postponed Corey's bariatric surgery and increased his weight loss target to 25 pounds, Corey tries to stay focused on his diet. A successful blind date provides a welcome boost of confidence before Corey's impending surgery approval.
    U/A 16+
    43min
    Dec 23, 2021
  • 5. Ready To Change My Life

    5. Ready To Change My Life

    George is a kind-hearted kindergarten teacher who weighs nearly 700 pounds. He is determined to lose weight to help him win back his ex-girlfriend. As George works hard to lose weight, he discovers that the love he has been missing most is self-love.
    George is a kind-hearted kindergarten teacher who weighs nearly 700 pounds. He is determined to lose weight to help him win back his ex-girlfriend. As George works hard to lose weight, he discovers that the love he has been missing most is self-love.
    U/A 16+
    46min
    Nov 25, 2021
  • 6. Fat Girl's Dream

    6. Fat Girl's Dream

    Jennifer used to do everything with her family, but a car accident five years ago led to severe weight gain and a massive lymphedema on her leg. Jennifer feels like bariatric surgery is her last chance to regain mobility and get her family life back.
    Jennifer used to do everything with her family, but a car accident five years ago led to severe weight gain and a massive lymphedema on her leg. Jennifer feels like bariatric surgery is her last chance to regain mobility and get her family life back.
    U/A 16+
    46min
    Dec 2, 2021
  • 7. The Original Heavy Hitta

    7. The Original Heavy Hitta

    Jasmin is a young single mom who weighs 604 pounds and has lost almost all of her independence. Her mother was recently diagnosed with MS, and Jasmin knows that she must get bariatric surgery so she can take care of her mom and her 7-year-old son.
    Jasmin is a young single mom who weighs 604 pounds and has lost almost all of her independence. Her mother was recently diagnosed with MS, and Jasmin knows that she must get bariatric surgery so she can take care of her mom and her 7-year-old son.
    U/A 16+
    45min
    Dec 30, 2021
  • 8. Straight Outta Shape

    8. Straight Outta Shape

    At 708 pounds, Jessica is battling a host of life-threatening illnesses. Amanda, a former patient of Dr. Procter, convinces Jessica she must pursue bariatric surgery. Unfortunately, an emergency hospitalization throws Jessica's weight loss off track.
    At 708 pounds, Jessica is battling a host of life-threatening illnesses. Amanda, a former patient of Dr. Procter, convinces Jessica she must pursue bariatric surgery. Unfortunately, an emergency hospitalization throws Jessica's weight loss off track.
    U/A 16+
    45min
    Jan 6, 2022
  • Dangerously Obese
    UnscriptedInspiringHeartwarming
    20212 seasons
    Morbidly obese individuals fight for their lives with the help of bariatric surgeon Dr. Procter. Family ties and friendships are put to the test, and only some will make the changes necessary to earn the bariatric surgery and change their lives.
    Creators and Cast
    Cast
    Charles Procter Jr.
    Studio
    discovery plus TLC
    Content advisory
    U/A 16+
    frightening scenes
    Audio languages
    English
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