When will 'My 600-lb Life' Season 12 Episode 7 air? Dr Now helps recovering drug addict Charles

In 'My 600-lb Life' Season 12, we delve into the story of drug-free Charles struggling with a new addiction to food
Dr Younan Nowzaradan to help rehabilitated substance user in 'My 600-lb Life' Season 12 finale (@TLC)
Dr Younan Nowzaradan to help rehabilitated substance user in 'My 600-lb Life' Season 12 finale (@TLC)

HOUSTON, TEXAS: Get ready to witness the gripping Season 12 finale of 'My 600-lb Life' as it airs on TLC on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 8 pm ET. The episode will also be available for viewing on Max.

In this emotional journey, viewers will witness yet another compelling story of transformation as a morbidly obese patient embarks on a challenging path to weight loss and improved health. Guided by the renowned Dr Younan Nowzaradan, affectionately known as "Dr Now," these individuals will confront the harsh realities of their condition and strive for a better future. Dr Now's straightforward approach to their total health and well-being will try to re-position them on a path toward wellness — which is frequently the line between life and death for a lot of his patients.

This season's patients were all in unusual situations: one lady wanted to improve her health before getting married, a man who had previously been hooked on drugs had turned to food, and a once-athletic man had gained almost 600 pounds. Here's all you need to know about the Season 12 finale of 'My 600-lb Life'.

Dr Younan Nowzaradan to help William, a patient with sports injury that forced him to balloon up (TLC)
Dr Younan Nowzaradan to help Charles, a former drug abuser (@TLC)

How to watch 'My 600-lb Life' Season 12 Episode 7?

Season 12 of the TLC reality series, 'My 600-lb Life' airs every Wednesday at 8 pm ET on the network. Those without cable may watch the latest episode of 'My 600-lb Life' for free on Philo, DirecTV Stream, or FuboTV, all of which provide a free trial to new users.

Viewers can additionally view the show on Max.

Dr Younan Nowzaradan to help a new patient in 'My 600-Lb Life' Season 12, Episode 4 (TLC)
Dr Younan Nowzaradan to help a new patient in 'My 600-lb Life' Season 12 finale (@TLC)

What to expect from 'My 600-lb Life' Season 12 Episode 7?

Charles is a recovered drug addict who has developed a new addiction: food. His BMI is now above 100, and he can't stop eating.

He needs Dr Now's assistance, but with his brother providing everything for him, is he too comfortable to make the trip to Houston?

Dr Younan Nowzaradan to help a patient named Abi in 'My 600-Lb Life' Season 12 Episode 4 (TLC)
Dr Younan Nowzaradan to help a patient named Charles in 'My 600-lb Life' Season 12 finale (@TLC)

What happened in 'My 600-lb Life' Season 12 Episode 6?

Shakyia Jackson lived with her mother Natasha, stepfather, sister Shaniqua, and her three children. To meet with Dr Now, Shakyia was driven to Houston, Texas, over the course of three days by Shaniqua and Shakyia's friend Delilah.

However, once Shakyia got back home, things changed drastically. She seemed to disappear for months after missing her two-month follow-up meeting with Dr Now, during which he had set a target for her to lose fifty pounds.

Upon eventually reestablishing contact with Shakyia, Dr Now discovered that she had experienced respiratory failure. She recalls going to bed one night and waking up the next morning on a ventilator and using a walker to move about.

She informed Dr Now that her mother had booted her out, and she was placed in hospice care. She was living alone in an extended-stay motel after leaving hospice care, and it didn't seem like anyone was trying to help her.

Shakyia's original network of support, which consisted of her family and friend Delilah, seemed to vanish from view. Shakyia struggled greatly yet persisted in working with Dr Now.

Shakyia failed to show up for the therapy sessions, even though he tried to get her connected with one. Shakyia dropped 21 pounds in more than a year, falling short of Dr Now's target weight loss of 50 pounds.

Dr Now finally dropped her from his program due to her lack of dedication, telling her that if she could get back on track and lose those 50 pounds, she could get in touch with him, and he would be happy to take her on as a patient once again.

Shakyia Jackson persevered in working with Dr Now while facing great difficulties in 'My 600-lb Life' (Facebook/TLC)
Shakyia Jackson persevered in working with Dr Now while facing great difficulties in 'My 600-lb Life' (@Facebook/TLC)

Watch 'My 600-lb Life' Season 12 on TLC on Wednesdays at 8 pm EST.

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