His role is to help participants shed pounds on their own before going under the knife.
In fact,several cast members from “My 600-lb Life” have diedfrom obesity-related complications.
Others, however, have changed their lives for the better by building a healthier relationship with food.
For example, John and Lonnie Hambrick have undergone a stunning transformation since leaving the show.
The brothers appeared in Season 8, eager to lose the extra weight and lead a normal life.
John Hambrick weighed 686.5 pounds, while his brother tipped the scale at 612.7 pounds.
Duringone episode of the show, he revealed that his family turned against him after he disclosed his sexuality.
After that, he turned to food as a coping mechanism.
Over the years, he grew apart from his brother and continued to seek refuge in food.
The siblings reunited in 2020 to help each other lose weight.
“It’s really nice to be able to put my shoes on in the morning.
Put my little-bitty jeans on, my size 29 jeans.
The hairstylist has also undergone two skin reduction surgeries, which contributed to his brand-new look.
Moreover, he seems to enjoy working out and staying active.
As it turns out, John became a football coach at the end of 2022.
Back then, Lonnie shared a photo of his brother onInstagram, and his transformation is mind-blowing.
