'My 600-Lb Life' S9 Shannon Lowery Sick, Worrying Health Update

My 600-Lb Life Shannon Lowery is one of the most unfortunate patients of Dr. Now during Season 9. She appeared on the show at 739 pounds. Her unhealthy relationship with food began when she was a child. She experienced neglect from her father, who worked at a restaurant where they frequently ate. Shannon eventually found the determination to turn her life around. But it seems she’s still struggling in her physical journey after the show. Keep reading to see her latest updates.

My 600-Lb Life: Did Shannon Lowery Lose Weight During Her Episode?

It wasn’t an easy start for Shannon during her first few weeks with Dr. Now. She struggled to lose weight and only dropped 80 pounds throughout her episode, which wasn’t enough for her to qualify for bariatric surgery. The My 600-Lb Life star was told to drop at least 150 pounds for the operation. Shannon parted ways with Dr. Now at 650 lbs, and it was clear that she was still in danger. She tried to continue pursuing her goals behind the cameras. But it seems things are getting worse for her.

Shannon Lowery From My 600-lb Life, TLC, Sourced From TLC YouTube

Shannon Shares Worrying Health Update

Shannon has been active on social media amid her questionable weight loss journey. Last month, the My 600-Lb Life star shared a worrying message as she struggles with her diet. According to Shannon, she felt sick, and all she could eat was chicken, soup, and toast. She added that she may see a doctor soon.

Shannon Lowery From My 600-lb Life, TLC, Sourced From Shannon Johnson Facebook

It’s unclear what happened to Shannon. But some commenters assumed she was dealing with a serious illness. This comes after her post early in January saying, “My guts hate me. Been sick since Monday nausea and can’t stay out of the restroom. I thought I would make it a year with out Bing sick nope my body says he’ll no. My nurse thinks it may be Norovirous. Just my dam luck.”

My 600-Lb Life: Shannon Lowery’s Last Photo

Shannon Lowery has yet to share a new photo of herself this year. The My 600-Lb Life star’s last photo was uploaded in March 2024, which is a close-up selfie, making it difficult to tell if she has progressed in her weight loss journey. But many of her commenters noticed that she looks slimmer and healthy. Shannon also likes to post healthy recipes on Facebook, indicating that she’s still following a healthy diet.