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Behind the Screen 01 February 2022

Living Large on the small screen

Dr. Charles Procter talking about Making Too Large, learning from Dr. Now, and memorable moments with his patients.

Behind the Screen 01 February 2022

Living Large: It’s complicated

Dr. Charles Procter talks about what makes significant weight loss so tricky in Too Large

About the Show

Bariatric surgeon Dr. Charles Procter (of 1,000LB Sisters) treats morbidly obese patients who’re trying to lose weight in order to qualify for the life-changing surgery he conducts. As well as taking us inside the daily lives of people living with morbid obesity, the series gives insight into how dangerous weight gain happens and why it’s so difficult to reverse.

Watch Too Large Season 1, Mondays at 21:00 on TLC (DStv Channel 135)

Episode Guide

Episode 1: We Big But We Pretty

Plagued by health problems, Meghan hopes to get weight loss surgery along with her overweight best friend, Vanessa. After years of struggle, Vanessa is afraid of trying to lose weight again only to fail. When she sees Meghan successfully lose weight, however, she changes her mind.

Episode 2: Friends Over Fat

After a painful recovery from bariatric surgery, Meghan works hard to keep her best friend Vanessa's diet on track. Vanessa wants the surgery too, but she struggles to maintain a healthy diet because all of her groceries come from a local food pantry.

Episode 3: Ready To Change My Life

George is a kind-hearted kindergarten teacher who weighs nearly 700 pounds (317,5kg). He is determined to lose weight to help him win back his ex-girlfriend. As George works hard to lose weight he discovers that the love he has been missing most is self-love.

Episode 4: Fat Girl’s Dream

Jennifer used to do everything with her family, but a car accident 5 years ago led to severe weight gain and a massive lymphedema on her leg. Jennifer feels like bariatric surgery is her last chance to regain mobility and get her family life back.

Episode 5: Dr. Procter Is A Daddy!

Corey is a young man who is just getting back on his feet after being homeless. He has dreams of getting back into college and finding a meaningful relationship, but he needs to make huge changes if he is going to live his dreams… or live at all.

Episode 6: Slice Me Open, Dr. Procter!

After Dr. Procter postponed Corey’s bariatric surgery and increased his weight loss target to 25 pounds (11,3kg), Corey tries to stay focused on his diet. A successful blind date provides a welcome boost of confidence before Corey's impending surgery approval.

Episode 7: The Original Heavy Hitta

Jasmin is a young single mom who weighs 604 pounds (274kg) and has lost almost all of her independence. Her mother was recently diagnosed with MS and Jasmin knows that she must get bariatric surgery so she can take care of her mom and her 7-year-old son.

Episode 8: Straight Outta Shape

At 708 pounds (321kg), Jessica is battling a host of life-threatening illnesses, and an emergency hospitalisation throws her weight loss off track.

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Behind the Screen

Living Large on the small screen

01 February 2022