'My 600-Lb Life' What Happened To S13 Karen Suffern?

My 600-Lb Life Season 13 recently launched its third episode with a patient named Karen Suffern. She was introduced as a 42-year-old mom from Rocky Mount, N.C. She’s looking forward to getting bariatric surgery after ballooning to over 640 pounds. She wanted to become healthy for the sake of her kids. Karen’s journey with Dr. Now wasn’t easy. But she’s determined to turn her life around. Keep reading to see how she’s doing today.

My 600-Lb Life: Karen Suffern’s Weight Loss Journey

Karen could barely walk when she appeared on the show. She was lucky enough to fit in her car but could no longer do groceries for her kids. Due to this, she video calls them while they’re at the mall to purchase supplies. The My 600-Lb Life star revealed that she used food to deal with stress.

Karen Suffern From My 600-Lb Life, TLC, Sourced From @tlc Instagram

It even came to a point where a nurse had to go to Karen’s home to scale her as she couldn’t travel due to Texas due to her agoraphobia. By the end of her episode, Karen could drop herself to 552 pounds. She also found a psychologist to deal with her anxiety and trauma.

Karen’s Time Is Ticking

TLC also released a new clip from Karen Suffern’s episode showing her determination to lose weight. According to the My 600-Lb Life star, her kids are about to graduate high school in a year, and she wanted to be present for them. She doubted she could make it with only a little time left. But Karen continues to stay positive and is doing much better today. Many fans also commended Karen’s son for looking after his mother, while others worried for her daughter.

“Such a loyal and loving son ❤️”
“The son is awesome… It looks as if he takes care of both mom and sister because let’s face it, the two of them are not cleaning and keeping the house looking as neat as it does.”
“I pray she lives long and gets healthy.”
“The daughter is on her way to being her mama size smh why won’t the brother tell them the truth.”

My 600-Lb Life: What Happened To Karen Suffern?

Karen Suffern continues to stay in touch with the fans on social media. However, she has yet to share updates about her physical journey. In February 2024, the My 600-Lb Life star uploaded a selfie. She looks a lot healthier compared to her appearance during the show. It also appears that she’s becoming more present for her kids based on her previous photos. In April 2023, Karen uploaded a photo of her kids in stunning outfits, which may be for their prom night.