'My 600-lb Life': What Happened To Season 8 Tommy Johnson?

My 600-lb Life alum Tommy Johnson had one of the most inspiring journeys in Season 8. He appeared on the show weighing 641 pounds. The Louisiana native lost his father when he was eight, which ultimately led to his unhealthy lifestyle. At the age of 18, he was already 500 pounds. He was also a victim of physical abuse, making his life a lot more challenging. Fortunately, he found the determination to finally change his life before it was too late. Keep reading to see his incredible weight loss journey.

My 600-lb Life: Tommy Johnson’s Impressive Weight Loss

Tommy had a commendable physical journey with Dr. Now. He followed the bariatric surgeon’s low-calorie program and lost 70 pounds in just several months, which also qualified him for weight loss surgery. After 12 months, the My 600-lb Life alum shed 218 pounds. His last reported weight was 423 lbs. He also had a supportive partner, Amanda, who took care of his daily needs.

My 600-lb Life Tommy YouTube — Photo Credit: TLC YouTube

Did Tommy Marry Amanda?

Amanda was with Tommy throughout his weight loss journey. Many have cheered for them and even believed that they would soon tie the knot. However, not everyone is on the woman’s side. Some fans from Reddit think that they shouldn’t be together and accuse Amanda of instances where she acts like an enabler for Johnson’s unhealthy lifestyle. Additionally, Others are upset about why she kept denying that she also had eating issues and that her weight is no longer in a healthy state.

Tommy Amanda YouTube — Photo Credit: TLC YouTube

The former My 600-lb Life star has yet to share any updates with his girlfriend after the show. He has been inactive on social media, which also makes it hard for the fans to get news regarding his weight loss journey. Some fans even created a Reddit thread for him where they discussed his discipline.

“I was really impressed with Tony’s losing weight journey. He was generally well-disciplined,” one person said.
“Yes I hope he’s doing okay too. His gf was ridiculous. She kept saying “well, this is Tommy’s journey” whenever Dr. Now said she needed to start eating healthy too,” another commenter added.

My 600-lb Life: What Happened To Tommy Johnson After The Show?

Tommy Johnson went silent on social media amid the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic. However, he made it clear before leaving the show that he was going to continue living healthily. He has yet to share a follow-up episode like the other patients of Dr. Now. Due to this, the possibility that he’s filming is not off the table. Regardless, he has already inspired many with his dedication during his episode.