'My 600-lb Life': S11 Wess Schulze Unrecognizable In Shirtless Pic

My 600-lb Life alum Wess Schulze is one of the most inspiring patients in Season 11. His weight gain began when he was a child. His parents divorced when he was three, and his father got full custody of him. However, the Texas native grew up with large meals that his dad loved. Things also got more complicated when his father got upset when he came out as gay. He resorted to food as his source of happiness, making him reach 705 pounds by the time he appeared on the show.

Furthermore, he claimed that he got molested by a family member, which is why he pursued becoming “undesirable” by gaining weight. Fortunately, he found the motivation to turn his life around before it was too late. Keep reading to see his incredible transformation today.

My 600-lb Life: Wess Schulze’s Weight Loss Journey

Wess quickly followed Dr. Now’s weight loss regimes and later qualified for bariatric surgery. He also sought help from a therapist to deal with his childhood trauma. The My 600-lb Life alum shed 228 pounds by the end of his episode, bringing him down to 477 lbs. The help he got from the show made him become more open to his dad. Wess also kept in touch with the fans and has been sharing his journey behind cameras. Many of his photos today indicate that he was able to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Wess Shares Unrecognizable Photo

Wess recently took to Instagram to share an updated photo of himself amid his weight loss journey. “Shirtless bed selfie because I thought I looked cute and oh yeah,” the My 600-lb Life alum captioned. He also revealed that he’s down to 360 lbs. “Thank you for all the love and support. It truly means the world to me,” he added. Wess Schulze was also showered with positive comments due to his dedication.

Wess Schulze Instagram — Photo Credit: @my600lblifewess Instagram

“Way to go!!!!! You are doing an amazing job!” one commenter said.
“You are doing so well!! Such an inspiration!! You are awesome!!” another person added.
“Your resilience is simply admirable. So proud of you!” another fan said.

My 600-lb Life: Wess Schulze Continues To Rebuild Relationship With His Father

Wess also did an interview earlier this year where he shared updates about his dad. According to the My 600-lb Life alum, he’s been trying to rebuild a good relationship with his father. He added that they’re “continually evolving.”

Wess Schulze Pic Instagram — Photo Credit: @my600lblifewess Instagram

Aside from that, Wes Schulze jokingly said that he’s “single and ready to mingle” if there’s a guy who can put up with his craziness. It’s clear to see that Dr. Now changed not just his life but also his mindset. He’s been positive on social media, and fans are hoping he’ll continue living a healthy life.

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