The 6000 lb Diaries with Dr. Now: Lauren’s Near-Death Experience Spurs Weight-Loss Journey

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Confined to her apartment for three years, Lauren’s life has reached a critical juncture. A near-death experience serves as a brutal wake-up call, prompting her to seek the expertise of weight-loss surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, better known as Dr. Now. This Monday, January 13, at 9:00 PM ET on Lifetime, “The 6000 lb Diaries with Dr. Now” continues its first season with Lauren’s story.

Viewers will follow her as she embarks on what may be her last chance to regain control of her life. “The 6000 lb Diaries” chronicles the arduous weight-loss journeys of ten individuals, each grappling with severe obesity. The series employs diary cams and intimate confessionals, providing an unflinching look at the physical and emotional struggles involved in such drastic transformations.

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Lauren’s episode isn’t just about the pounds she needs to shed; it’s about the life she hopes to reclaim. Her dreams have been deferred, her independence curtailed. Now, she must confront the demanding requirements of Dr. Now’s program, a process known for its rigorous diet and lifestyle changes. The series is as much about the mental fortitude required to change as it is about physical transformation. Dr. Now’s guidance, often blunt but always aimed at pushing patients to confront their deepest issues, becomes a crucial factor in their success or failure.

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Will Lauren rise to the challenge? Can she overcome the obstacles that have kept her confined for so long? Her story, like those of her fellow participants, highlights the challenges of extreme weight loss and the fight for a healthier, more fulfilling existence.

“The 6000 lb Diaries with Dr. Now” airs Mondays at 9:00 PM ET on Lifetime.

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