'My 600-lb Life': Did Ashley Taylor Lose Weight After Her Episode?

My 600-lb Life alum Ashley Taylor had difficulties during her journey in Season 8. Unlike other cast members who follow Dr. Now’s orders, the Texas native defied the surgeon and even fought him in one of their consultations. She appeared in the franchise at 486 pounds. She also claimed that she had already undergone bariatric surgery. But Dr. Now doesn’t believe her, leading to their disagreements. Keep reading to see what happened to her after the show.

My 600-lb Life: Ashley Taylor’s Weight Gain Came From A Dark Past

Ashley’s weight gain came from her rough past. During her introduction, she revealed that she lived alone and resorted to food as her way of happiness. The My 600-lb Life alum has been through multiple traumas in life. Her father abandoned her when she was young and was sexually abused by their neighbor. Taylor’s mother also got sent to an epilepsy institution while her grandmother passed away when she was 20, leaving her with nobody to rely on in life.

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

Did Ashley Lose Weight After Her Episode?

Ashley only lost 17 pounds during her time on the show. She kept claiming that she was 630 pounds before filming and had already dropped enough weight to qualify for bariatric surgery. However, Dr. Now couldn’t find any records of her claims and suggested that she should continue shedding pounds to proceed with the operation. He also had doubts about her dedication to losing weight.

Ashley Taylor YouTube — Photo Credit: TLC YouTube

Ashley Taylor got upset when the surgeon didn’t believe her and stormed out during one of their conversations. She eventually returned for her examinations. But the former My 600-lb Life star never made any progress by the end of her episode. Her last reported weight was 469 lbs.

My 600-lb Life: Ashley Taylor’s Controversial Activity Online

My 600-lb Life also introduced Ashley as a person who loves catfishing. She even appeared in the eighth season of MTV’s Catfish. According to her, she has over 3,000 different personas online, which also caused Dr. Now to send her to therapy sessions with LoLa Clay. The therapist said that she had a major depressive disorder as well as some borderline personality disorders.

Ashley Jerry YouTube — Photo Credit: TLC YouTube

It’s clear that Ashley Taylor’s life wasn’t as great as the other patients. But it seems she has been trying her best to stay positive. In 2021, she was rumored to be dating another TLC personality named Jerry Sykes, who starred in the show 1000-lb Sisters. They were allegedly living together, and photos of them have also surfaced online. Unfortunately, she remains private about her life on social media.

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