My 600lb Life

Wess begins Dr Now's programme with impressive momentum, rapidly shedding pounds and feeling encouraged by the early results. However, when cravings persist after his surgery, Dr Now refers him to therapy to address the ongoing struggle and support his continued weight loss.

Wess's Journey is a programme presented as a single episode that follows the experience of its central figure, Wess, while he takes part in Dr Now's weight‑loss initiative. The format centres on his personal progress within the structured plan devised by the doctor, offering a snapshot of the challenges and milestones that arise during such a regimen. At the beginning of the episode, Wess enjoys a very promising start. The guidance provided by Dr Now enables him to lose weight quickly, and his early results suggest that the programme is delivering the rapid transformation he hopes for. This initial success sets an optimistic tone for his journey and highlights the effectiveness of the initial approach. The momentum, however, meets a hurdle after Wess undergoes surgery. Despite the physical changes, he continues to experience strong cravings, indicating that the underlying appetite issues have not been fully resolved by the operation alone. This persistent desire for food becomes a focal point of the narrative, underscoring the complexity of weight management beyond the surgical phase. In response to the ongoing cravings, Dr Now decides to intervene further by arranging therapeutic support for Wess. The referral to therapy is intended to address the psychological aspects of his appetite, offering an additional layer of assistance aimed at helping him overcome the challenges that remain after the surgical intervention.