My 3000lb Family — Season 1, Episode 1: The Family Journey Begins
Reality • 30 min • 1 season, 1 episodes
Episode synopsis
The six one-hour episodes begin with Beverly, Naomi's mother, who undergoes weight loss surgery in a last attempt to turn things around and hopefully inspire her daughter, niece and nephew to follow in her footsteps. In helping her mother recover from her weight loss surgery, Naomi sees firsthand the frightening complications involved in recovery, but is motivated by her dream to start a family. Meanwhile, cousin Drew must overcome his denial of how addictive his eating habits have become before he even begins to consider moving forward with surgery. Finally, cousin Chitoka as been bed-bound for over three years due to her morbid obesity and must literally take her first steps in the right direction in order to qualify for surgery.
About My 3000lb Family
Bariatric surgeon Dr. Procter helps a morbidly obese family to reach their goals on their life-changing weight loss journey.