PHOTOS: See My 600 Lb Life Star Justin McSwain's Weight Loss Photos Update! (2025)

PHOTOS: See My 600 Lb Life Star Justin McSwain's Weight Loss Photos Update! (1)

The latest episode of TLC’s My 600-Lb Lifefeatured Justin McSwain,a 27-yr-oldcollege graduate from Rock Hill, SCwho was seeking weight loss surgery after tipping the scales at 687 pounds.

Justin, who once had a promising career, had become a hermit as he barely left his home anymore, other than to get food for himself. On the show, he opened up about the difficulties he faced each day due to his extreme obesity.

“When I wake up in the mornings, I’m in disbelief about how bad I’ve let things get because of how out of control my weight’s gotten,” said Justin. “I’ve gotten so big now, doing just about everything is difficult. Every day it gets harder to move, harder to stand, harder to walk, and harder to breathe. It takes just about everything in me to finally convince myself to get up because I know how bad it’s going to be. It’s a struggle and I have a lot of anxiety.”

As with most patients featured on the series, Justin opened up about his “hard” childhood, revealing his addiction to food started when he was young.

According to Justin, his mom got addicted to painkillers after hurting her back. That pain pill addiction ultimately turned into a heroin addiction which led to an “unreliable” mom. Justin’s dad Johnny finally got fed up, and divorced Justin’s mom. He also got full custody of Justin. His dad remarried when he was 5, and Justin said he never felt like he fit in with his new family which included step-siblings.

When Justin turned 10, his mom Taragot clean and came back into his life, beginning their rituals of always going out to eat whenever she would pick him up. Things got bad again when Tara relapsed when Justin was 11, and that pain led to more overeating.

By the time he was 14, Justin weighed over 200 pounds. By age 18, he weighed over 320 pounds and started gaining about 50 pounds every year after that. By the time he graduated college, he weighed over 500 pounds. Unable toget a regular job due to his weight, he started working from home as a web designer, which however led to a more reclusive life and additional weight gain. He also developed really bad anxiety and agoraphobia.

After reaching out to popularweight loss surgeonDr. Younan Nowzaradan, Justin decided to make the trip to Houston, TX to get the gastric bypass weight loss surgery. Upon losing close to 200 pounds on his own, Dr. Now approved him for his weight loss surgery.

Justin had tremendous success by the end of the episode, he had lost an incredible 334 pounds and weighed 354 pounds. In fact, Dr. Now referred to him as one of his ‘most hardworking’ patients of all time. Justin was also offered skin removal surgery.

As for the latest update on Justin and where he’s at today, he has been sharing some recent photos of himself on his social media pages including his public Twitter and Instagram pages.

Below are the latest weight loss photos update of My 600 Lb Life’s Justin.

PHOTOS: See My 600 Lb Life Star Justin McSwain's Weight Loss Photos Update! (2)

Here’s the latest photo of Justin from November 2019 via Instagram

PHOTOS: See My 600 Lb Life Star Justin McSwain's Weight Loss Photos Update! (3)

My 600 Lb Star Life Justin McSwain shared this incredible weight loss progress photo update in January 2020

Below are photos of Justin from last year –

PHOTOS: See My 600 Lb Life Star Justin McSwain's Weight Loss Photos Update! (4)

My 600 Lb Life star Justin McSwain shows off his latest weight loss in this picture from January 2019

PHOTOS: See My 600 Lb Life Star Justin McSwain's Weight Loss Photos Update! (5)

We did notice that Justin is yet to share any full body photos showing off his weight loss so it’s more than likely that he’s currently filming for the TLC spin-off –My 600 Lb Life Where Are They Now. The network prefers the show participants not share images of their updates online.

UPDATE: Following the episode, Justin shared a post on Instagram featuring a photo of himself and his dad from when they got their matching tattoos on the series.

It also appears Justin is still living in Houston, TX as he spoke about his favorite thing to do in the city in an Instagram post from January 20, 2019. “Downtown Houston has some really incredible places. One of my favorite things to do now is just walking around and exploring them,” he wrote as he shared a photo of the city.

Photos Credit: TLC, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

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FAQs

What is the weight-loss surgery on My 600-lb Life? ›

Gastric Sleeve - Gastric sleeve surgery, or sleeve gastrectomy, physically removes a portion of the stomach from the body.

How much do patients get paid on My 600-lb Life? ›

According to Starcasm, each cast member gets a flat $1,500 appearance fee, often referred to as a "talent fee," that covers the roughly 12-month shooting schedule for each episode. Other reports suggest that the patients get up to $4,000 and are also allotted a $2,500 relocation fee if they have to move for the show.

Did Mark from My 600-lb Life ever lose weight? ›

His parents and sister, who were a significant source of support for him, also thought he was making a mistake. However, Mark wanted to prove to himself that he could do it. At the end of Mark's My 600-lb Life episode, he had lost 137 pounds on his own.

Did Steven Assanti pass away? ›

However, Steven Assanti Is Still Alive. In February 2023, a rumor was spread that Steven's heart had given out at age 40.

What happened to Justin Britt? ›

On March 21, 2022, Britt signed a two-year contract extension with the Texans. He was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list on September 20, 2022. On March 4, 2023, the Texans released Britt. Following his release by Houston, Britt retired from professional football.

How did Kelly Clarkson lose weight? ›

She confirmed the rumors during an episode of her talk show, "The Kelly Clarkson Show," while conversing with Whoopi Goldberg, who also has taken a weight loss medication. She also previously shared that being more active by walking around New York City and trying out a high protein diet have helped her lose weight.

What is the surgery to lose 70 pounds? ›

Individuals who have sleeve surgery lose 65 to 70 pounds for every 100 pounds of weight they have to lose. Individuals who have bypass surgery lose 75 to 85 pounds for every 100 pounds of weight they have to lose. You will keep the weight off.

Who is the most successful 600-lb life patients? ›

Christina Phillips, James Jones, and Milla Clark have achieved astonishing weight loss on My 600-Lb Life, inspiring viewers with their determination and success. These cast members have overcome significant challenges, such as immobility, heartbreak, and past trauma, to transform their lives and become healthier.

How much money does Dr. Nowzaradan make? ›

Dr. Nowzaradan, a renowned surgeon and reality TV star, has a net worth of around $6 million. He has appeared on shows like My 600-lb Life and written two books, contributing to his wealth.

Why are people suing My 600-lb Life? ›

Legal issues arise as former show contestants accuse producers of negligence and mistreatment, leading to lawsuits and disputes. Despite legal battles, the production company behind My 600 lb Life, Megalomedia, managed to have the cases dismissed in court.

What is Dr. Now's diet? ›

The Dr. Now Diet is a 1,200-calorie diet that includes low-carb, low-fat, high-protein and high-fiber foods—and no sugar. Calories should be spread out over two or three meals per day, and this diet should only be followed for a few weeks, according to Dr. Now diet literature.

How much weight has Mark lost? ›

The Chase star Mark Labbett discussed his 10-stone weight loss during an appearance on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday 9 January. Nicknamed “The Beast” on the ITV quizshow, Labbett revealed he “is not quite sure” how he dropped the weight but said he was “lucky” losing his appetite after catching Covid.

What happened to Justin Lo? ›

In 2014, Justin moved back to Hong Kong to resume his music career. In 2021, Justin released two new songs, which called Light and You Are Full Of Vitality respectively.

What happened to Justin Combs? ›

Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way," the lawyer, Aaron Dyer, wrote in the statement.

What happened to Justin TV? ›

Justin.tv was shut down after the company decided to rebrand to Twitch. It was then acquired by Amazon and became more popular, leading to 30 million active users of people watching streams at any given time.

Who is suing 600 pound life? ›

The late Gina Marie Krasley from My 600-Lb Life season 8 also filed a lawsuit in early 2020, alongside Jeanne Covey and Maja Radanovic from season 7, seeking $1 million in damages from the My 600-Lb Life production company. The trio sought compensation because of the producers' alleged negligence.

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