Why Fans Are Disturbed With TLC's New Show 'Botched Bariatrics'

TLC recently premiered a new show titled Botched Bariatrics. It’s about patients who had their lives destroyed by complications after undergoing bariatric surgery. However, the first episode caught many viewers off-guard. Some even took to social media to talk about how it gave a negative image to the weight loss procedure. Keep reading to see why people are upset.

Botched Bariatrics: TLC’s New Show About Bariatric Surgery

According to TLC, Botched Bariatrics will feature patients whose lives were turned upside down after having bariatric surgery. The procedure is known to help with weight loss and is one of the main operations Dr. Now gives to his patients in My 600-lb Life. So far, almost all of Dr. Now’s patients have never had any problems after the procedure. Due to this, many are surprised to see people suffering from the “side effects” of undergoing weight loss surgery.

Latoya From From Botched Bariatrics, TLC, Sourced From TLC YouTube

Why Fans Are Disturbed With TLC’s New Show

The first episode of Botched Bariatrics featured a patient named Sean. According to him, he hasn’t stopped pooping since having bariatric surgery, and his biggest nightmare happened when he pooped himself on stage. Due to this, he sought Dr. Hodges’s help. He was told that he had “explosive bowels” after the surgery, making it difficult for him to continue performing with his band.

Sean From From Botched Bariatrics, TLC, Sourced From TLC YouTube

The same episode also showed the story of Latoya. She was left with a huge lump after a botched hernia operation. However, some fans on X think she didn’t have a botched bariatric surgery, while others think Sean overate, which led to complications in his intestine.

“So that doesn’t sound like a botched bariatric surgery. Sounds like he’s overeating and because he’s bypassing the upper part of his intestine he’s having dumping syndrome.”
“I’m so confused…did she have a bariatric surgery that went wrong first and is now getting a revision or did the C-section cause all these issues? I’m lost.”
“This show is kind of a bad ad for bariatric surgery.”
“How does a WOMAN get weight loss surgery and end up with testicles?”

Botched Bariatrics: What To Expect In Episode 2 & 3?

According to TLC, the second episode of Botched Bariatrics will feature the story of Alice, who was left with six belly buttons after a botched lap band removal. The same episode will also showcase the story of Simone, who keeps vomiting after his bariatric surgery. The third episode will be about Christina, who’s struggling with swallowing food after a botched lap band surgery.

Alice From From Botched Bariatrics, TLC, Sourced From TLC YouTube

The second episode of Botched Bariatrics will air on May 22, 2024, while the third episode premieres on May 29, 2024. If you are looking for more Botched Bariatrics news, come back to TV Shows Ace for all your updates.