
My 600-Lb Life season 5 episode 3 tells Cynthia’s story. She felt like a “burden” to her family and, like many other people who appear on the show, fear that if they don’t change their lifestyles, they’ll not be able to continue to see her children’s future.
Cynthia appeared on My 600-Lb Life seeking the help of Houston-based Doctor Now who is well-known for his expertise in bariatric surgery. Since the show aired in 2017, Cynthia has shared updates via her Facebook profile. So, let’s take a look at where she is today.
COME ON CYNTHIA….YOU CAN DO IT!!! I SEE THE WEIGHTLOSS ALREADY!!! #TeamCynthia #My600LBLife
— D. MICAH LINDSEY – OFFICIAL (@MRDMICAH) January 21, 2018Meet Cynthia Wells
When Cynthia appeared on My 600-Lb Life season 5 episode 3, she was 42 years old.
She hails from Oklahoma City and is a single mother of five.
Judging by her Facebook page, she works as a teacher as of 2021.
Cynthia’s My 600-Lb Life journey
Cynthia started out her journey on the TLC series at 603 lbs.
She said that in middle school, she weighed 250 lbs and was bullied. She added that she dieted all the way through middle and high school to try and lose weight and look like everyone else.
Cynthia said that she never lost much weight and began having seizures as a teenager. She also attempted suicide and later turned to food for comfort.
In her late twenties, she took in three of her cousin’s children and later had two children of her own.
She took part in Dr Now’s plan on the show and after 10 months, she had received weight loss surgery and lost a total of 151 lbs.
Dr Now encouraged her to get counseling for her relationship with food but Cynthia said after a session that she didn’t think she needed that type of help.
By the end of the episode, her total weight loss was 156 lbs.
Where is Cynthia now?
Cynthia’s My 600-Lb Life episode aired in 2017, five years on and it appears that she’s still doing well.
Looper reported that Cynthia’s weight is now in the “mid-300 range”.
Cynthia’s recent Facebook posts show her looking happy. She’s still clearly making her children her top priority as she also shares many photos of them on social media. She’s also taking snaps heading out with friends and socializing in 2022.
If you are affected by any issues raised in the article or would like someone to speak to, please call the Samaritans for free on 116 123. You can also email them at [email protected] or visit samaritans.org to find your nearest branch in the UK. In the US, please visit Samaritans USA for more information.
You can also contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text 741741 to get in touch with the Crisis Text Line. Americans can now call or text 988 to reach out and speak to a counsellor.
WATCH MY 600-LB LIFE WEDNESDAYS ON TLC AT 8/7C
AND GET FREAKY WITH US ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK
ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7s7HApaCtsaSewaO102eaqKVfqbmke8Kypa2gmZZ6p77OpmSmsV1rfXF5y5tkpaGWmnq0tMCrnKxlpaWxosDErGSwoaSdeqetzaxkrKGemLJuwMeeZKygn6w%3D