'My 600-lb life': What Happened To Season 5 Erica Wall?

My 600-lb Life alum Erica Wall had a difficult journey in Season 5. She appeared on the show weighing 661 pounds. The California native grew up being bullied by her father due to her weight. She also claimed that her boyfriend’s friends sexually assaulted her. Due to this, she resorted to food as her source of happiness. Erica already had her stomach stapled at the age of 17. But she kept gaining weight and ultimately struggled in her daily life at 44. She also suffered a tragic loss after her mother, who’s one of her few supporters, died in a car accident. Keep reading to see what happened to her after the show.

My 600-lb Life: Erica Wall Felt Miserable

Erica initially struggled to lose weight due to her past. Her life hit rock bottom due to her inability to give her mother a final kiss in the hospital. She was worried about pulling her tubes out. But that was also the point at which she realized that her life had been miserable. The former My 600-lb Life star couldn’t walk and had to rely on her relatives for her daily needs. She also realized that her niece has been her enabler as she continues to buy her junk food. Fortunately, Dr. Now gave her a chance to turn her life around.

Erica Wall YouTube — Photo Credit: TLC YouTube

Erica’s Weight Loss Journey

Despite her rough past, Erica still showed determination to lose weight. She eventually dropped enough pounds to qualify for bariatric surgery. Even with the setbacks, the My 600-lb Life alum shed 190 pounds. Her last reported weight was 471 lbs. Her journey after the show remains a mystery, as she kept a low profile. However, there are a few photos of her circulating online showing off a much slimmer figure, which may be an indication that she’s still following the weight loss regimens given by Dr. Now.

My 600-lb Life: How’s Erica Wall Today?

Not much is known about what happened to Erica after her episode. She used to share photos on her FB account. However, the page has only been filled with quotes about dealing with heartbreak. It also sparked speculation that she’s having trouble with her ex-boyfriend, Jimmy. Getting back with him was one of the My 600-lb Life alum’s motivations to lose weight. But it seems things didn’t go their way off-camera.

Erica Pic YouTube — Photo Credit: TLC YouTube

Eria Wall has yet to get a follow-up episode as well. But a new season will arrive on March 6, 2023, followed by the spinoff, Where Are They Now? on April 24, 2023. At this point, fans can only hope that she’ll get featured in the return episodes.

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