The 6000 lb Diaries with Dr. Now continues its run on Monday, July 7 at 10 PM ET on Lifetime, with the story of Lauren. For three years, Lauren has been confined to her apartment, her weight leading to a near-death encounter that has, at last, pushed her to seek help.
Dr. Now, the noted bariatric surgeon, enters as Lauren’s final hope. The series follows ten individuals dealing with extreme weight, each striving for life-altering bariatric surgery under Dr. Now’s strict program. Lauren’s struggle to follow his program’s rules will be a central part of this episode.
The series utilizes diary cams and confessionals, giving audience members a close look at the personal accounts of those facing the difficult path to weight loss. Dr. Now and his team provide tools to help patients handle emotional eating, a common hurdle in these cases. Lauren hopes to regain her life and find her lost dreams, making this episode a look at both medical intervention and deep personal will.
