Dottie Perkins
Fans of the show were moved by Dottie Perkin’s story. Following her son’s diagnosis, the father decided to partner with her and her children. As a result, she ballooned to 640 pounds because she had no choice but to care for her son alone. Despite her struggles, she was able to shed 149 pounds! Her son died in 2016, she revealed during the follow-up interview. She didn’t fall back into her old ways; instead, she remained resolute and unwavering. By staying in shape, this mother was able to show her love for her son. She is now 194 pounds in weight.
Dottie Perkins
Gideon Yeakley
Gideon Yeakley appeared on the show at a whopping 650 pounds. His wife and son had been caring for him at the time. Although he was depressed due to the diet, he lost 221 pounds while he was on the show. The following year, the couple became parents for the second time to a little girl. He has maintained his weight loss and is now 330 pounds. He was hospitalized in 2019 for an unspecified reason but has since recovered. After that, he went to see his wife graduate from college and begin her new career as a counsellor.
Gideon Yeakley
