'My 600-lb Life': Dr Nowzaradan asks Shantel and Carlton Oglesby to separate, claims they enable each other
Carlton and Shantel Oglesby let their weight take over their life but the siblings were aware that they cannot go on living in the same way. The siblings decided to lead a healthier life when they decided to meet Dr Younan Nowzaradan.
Upon meeting Dr Nowzaradan, Carlton and Shantel were asked to check their weight. Shantel weighed 638lbs and Carlton weighed 786lbs. Dr Nowzaradan told the pair that they had to lose at least 50lbs and be on a strict diet that included a calorie intake of 1200.
Shantel and Carlton were focused on losing the weight and following the diet strictly, Unfortunately, the two had a slip up during the holidays. Shantel and Carlton decided to engage in a day where they could eat whatever they wanted but in small quantities and the rest of the time, the pair were sure that they followed the diet strictly.
During month two, the siblings had to meet Dr Nowzaradan again and weigh themselves. During their second weigh-in Carlton weighed 771lbs and lost 5lbs, while Shantel weighed 632lbs and lost 6lbs. Shantel and Carlton were not happy that they were not able to lose the weight as Dr Nowzaradan had expected.
Dr Nowzaradan thought that the siblings were enabling each other and it was important for them to separate and take the road to weight loss independently. However, they refused to do so. Dr Nowzaradan suggested that the alternative is that they seek therapy and see if that works out.
However, he warned them that if it didn't, he would have them separated in the hospital and take the rest of the journey in isolation. Carlton and Shantel agreed to seek therapy and after their first session, the pair were able to realize how they were enabling each other. Both, Shantel and Carlton agreed that they had to focus on themselves and in turn, help each other.
The two decided to stay focused and work hard towards losing weight. Carlton and Shantel made sure that they did not lose track of their goal and stayed motivated. Finally, it was time for Shantel and Carlton to visit Dr Nowzaradan again. Upon their next visit, both, Shantel and Carlton had lost 103lbs.
Dr Nowzaradan was very happy to see how dedicated the two had been and approved them for the weight loss surgery one month from that day. Dr Nowzaradan wanted both of them to stay motivated even during that month. Shantel and Carlton knew how important the surgery was for them and they decided to continue working out to get to the healthiest place possible.
Both of them started doing exercise while controlling their eating habits. For Shantel, the biggest achievement was that she was able to walk up and down the stairs. Meanwhile, for Carlton, he was able to take long walks.
Finally, the day of the surgery came and both their surgeries were successful. After the surgery, Shantel and Carlton were advised to remain on a liquid diet for a month. Both of them were able to continue their exercise and healthy eating. Shantel lost more weight and now weighed 424lbs while Carlton weighed 544lbs.
Carlton decided to start working and earn some money. He decided to help Shantel's husband, Michael in his business and was finally able to take his girlfriend, Monica on a date. Talking to Monica, Carlton found out that she was planning to go to college and he felt that he was ready to do the same.
Meanwhile, Shantel was happy that after losing weight she was able to spend more time with her children. Shantel felt good that she could finally be the mom that she ways wanted to be. Both, Shantel and Carlton realized that their future had opened up and they were ready to take all the positive steps they had to.
'My 600-lb Life' airs on Wednesdays at 8 pm ET on TLC.