‘My 600-Lb Life’ S8 Carlton & Shantel Huge Weight Loss Update

My 600-Lb Life has featured couples and siblings who were struggling with their weight. Some of them are Carlton and Shantel Oglesby. The siblings appeared in Season 8. Carlton was 786 lbs, while Shantel weighed 638 lbs. The two were nearly immobile by the time they met Dr. Now. But they still sought the bariatric surgeon’s help, hoping to turn their lives around. TLC also released a new preview clip for their return episode, and many were shocked by their status today. Keep reading to see what happened.
My 600-Lb Life: Carlton & Shantel Oglesby Story
Carlton and Shantel were determined to change their lives during their episode. The My 600-Lb Life stars followed a strict diet program for months, resulting in their approval for bariatric surgery. After six months in the program, Carlton dropped 242 pounds. His sister shed 214 lbs, making them one of the most impressive sibling duos in the franchise.

Carlton and Shantel parted ways with Dr. Now at 544 lbs and 424 lbs respectively. They continued pursuing their goals behind cameras. But it seems the two faced major setbacks after their episode.
Carlton & Shantel Huge Weight Loss Update
TLC recently released a new episode for My 600-Lb Life: Where Are They Now? The special episode features updates from the past patients. The video features Carlton and Shantel Oglesby’s return to the franchise. However, they reconnected with Dr. Now with disappointing news.
The siblings revealed that they regained over 100 lbs after the show, leaving Dr. Now dismayed. Shantel revealed that she had a baby, which halted her physical journey. Dr. Now also revealed that the siblings had a fall out, resulting in their lack of support for each other’s weight loss. Many fans were also sad about how their journey have turned out.
- “Now yall see why he makes them commit to losing 70lbs on their on before approving surgery. 🤦🏾♀️ They wasted everybody’s time.”
- “How can this even be feasibly possible?”
- “Very possible….the food addiction is still very present.”
- “Gaining a whole nothA human weight is brazy.”
My 600-Lb Life: How Are Carlton & Shantel Oglesby Today?
Carlton and Shantel have been living their own lives amid their weight loss struggles. Shantel is currently managing a business to support her growing family. She sells beauty products, accessories, and even self-defense items. The My 600-Lb Life star likes to show off the huge sales she’s doing.

Meanwhile, Carlton Oglesby is no longer active on social media. But he got engaged in July 2022. There are speculations that things got complicated between him and his fiance, which may have led to his return to food addiction.
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