My 600-lb. Life Where are they now? Dottie & June

Wow, I can't imagine surviving the lost of a child. Both June and Dottie said food was the only thing keeping them going and ate to cope. Not once did I judge and get upset at their failures. I would be eating myself to deal with the pain too. I did so for years but never for that kind of pain

The reason I watch these shows is to reminded me of where I was and it keeps me from ever going back. When Dottie said something about once the food was taken from her she was lost and empty I wanted to give her a hug! She was so lost.

June, OMGosh the shape of her body and the fat/skin was horrible. Never thought I would be thankful for looking like the pillsbury dough girl when I gained but at least mine was all over. Her legs and other areas just broke my heart.

I wish them both the best and hope they continue to deal with their loss. I think June needs to take Dottie to get a tattoo for her soon like she did. Very powerful

Kathy, I lost my eldest DD 12 years ago to cancer. A lot of my eating to get to my HW stemmed from that (trying to fill the empty feeling). It took me over 10 years (and high BP along with pre-diabetes) to decide it was time to take care of myself.

Hi Liz,

My heart goes out to you and all your family. It's understandable we turn to food to fill a bottomless hole that is our heart after a loss so painful. Thank you for sharing and showing we can turn the corner and heal

Thank you for your kind thoughts. I always appreciate my OH friends!

I am watching it right now. 14 years post op and I watch to remind myself of where I was . I do have to comment on the tatto idea though.After my 18 year old daughter was killed on graduation night I got a tattoo.But like I used to do with food , I didn't stop. Seriously I have over 100 of them :-( For a little while I hurt on the outside instead of in my heart.

What ever gives you comfort and is healthy