Do ‘Botched Bariatrics’ patients get paid? TLC doctors help patients regain health and reclaim their lives

'Botched Bariatrics' is set to premiere on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
PUBLISHED MAY 15, 2024
Patient from TLC's 'Botched Bariatrics' show (@TLC)
Patient from TLC's 'Botched Bariatrics' show (@TLC)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The patients on 'Botched Bariatrics' do not get paid directly for their participation in the show. However, they do receive a specified appearance fee. This fee can be used to help cover the costs associated with their medical treatments and any additional surgeries they may require to correct complications from their previous weight loss procedures.

While the primary motivation for these patients is often to seek expert medical help and improve their quality of life, the appearance fee provides some financial assistance in managing their healthcare expenses.

'Botched Bariatrics' is a new show premiering on TLC that focuses on the lives of patients who have experienced severe complications from weight loss surgeries. The series offers a deep dive into the struggles and challenges faced by these individuals as they seek help from specialized surgeons to correct the issues caused by their initial procedures.

The show is set to premiere on May 15, 2024, and will feature real-life stories of people whose lives have been significantly impacted by botched bariatric surgeries. The patients share their emotional and physical struggles, and viewers will witness their journeys toward recovery. 

Who are the doctors of ‘Botched Bariatrics’?

The doctors on 'Botched Bariatrics' are dedicated experts in their respective fields, working together to help patients severely affected by complications from weight loss surgeries. Dr Sean Hodges, a leading bariatric surgeon, specializes in revising failed procedures and is known for his compassionate approach and commitment to restoring patients' health.

Dr Latoya Caplin, a renowned reconstructive surgeon, focuses on improving patients' quality of life by addressing extreme complications such as the inability to swallow solid food or severe gastrointestinal issues. Her innovative techniques and patient-centered care have earned her a top reputation in the field. Dr Simone Martinez, an expert in gastrointestinal surgery, manages complex digestive system problems, including uncontrollable vomiting.

Doctors and experts in their fields, bariatric surgeons Dr Khan, Dr Hodges, and Dr Rao along with plastic surgeons Dr Kundu and Dr Caplin, take on these botched bariatric patients and see if they can undo the mistakes made during their previous surgeries.

Botched patients from the TLC show (TLC)
Botched patient from the TLC show (@TLC)

Who are the patients featured on ‘Botched Bariatrics’? 

'Botched Bariatrics' features several patients whose lives have been drastically affected by complications from weight loss surgeries. Sean, whose uncontrollable bowel issues have become so severe that he finds himself pooping on stage during performances, seeks help from Dr Hodges to regain control and normalcy in his life. Latoya, hindered by a 10-pound bulk between her legs due to surgical complications, desires relief to take better care of her children.

Alice Jean, left with six belly buttons resembling a golf course on her stomach after a botched lap band removal, seeks surgical correction to restore her appearance and confidence. Simone, struggling with uncontrollable vomiting as a side effect of her surgery, turns to Dr Martinez for a solution to regain her health and well-being. Christina, who has been blending her meals for over a decade after her surgery made it impossible to swallow solid food, seeks assistance from Dr Caplin to regain the ability to eat normally.

Each of these patients highlights the serious complications that can arise from weight loss surgeries, and 'Botched Bariatrics' follows their emotional and physical journeys as they seek help from specialized doctors to improve their health and reclaim their lives.

Botched patients from TOC show (TLC)
Each of these patients highlights the serious complications (@TLC)

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