‘My 600-Lb Life’ S4 Gideon Yeakley Loses Over 400 Pounds, Shocking Pics

Gideon Yeakley From My 600-Lb Life, TLC, Sourced From TLC YouTube

My 600-Lb Life star Gideon Yeakley impressed many viewers during his journey in Season 4. He sought Dr. Now’s help at over 650 pounds. His weight became a huge problem for him when it came to doing any daily tasks. His unhealthy lifestyle also led to huge issues with his wife, Kayleigh. She even threatened to leave him if he didn’t take everything seriously. Due to this, Gideon finally decided to change his ways. Keep reading to see his stunning transformation today.

My 600-Lb Life: Gideon Yeakley’s Slow Start With Dr. Now

Gideon faced multiple setbacks during his first few months with Dr. Now. The My 600-Lb Life star never felt that he was losing weight. But despite the struggles, Gideon continued working toward his goals and eventually lost enough weight for bariatric surgery. He lost 220 pounds during the show. His last reported weight was 429 pounds. But he continued to suffer from obstacles throughout his weight loss journey. He regained some weight after the surgery. He became lethargic, causing him to lose the motivation to stay physically active.

Gideon Yeakley From My 600-Lb Life, TLC, Sourced From TLC YouTube
Gideon Yeakley From My 600-Lb Life, TLC, Sourced From TLC YouTube

However, his wife threatened to leave him again, which motivated him to get back on track. In 2019, Gideon was hospitalized after blood was discovered in his stool. The reason behind it wasn’t revealed, but he assured fans that he’s still following Dr. Now’s weight loss regimens.

Gideon’s Stunning Transformation

Gideon Yeakley has yet to share his current weight, but many of his recent photos indicate that he had transformed himself much better after the show. In October 2024, the My 600-Lb Life star uploaded a photo with his significant other, and many were surprised by his unrecognizable look. Based on how slim he has gotten in the photo, it seems he’s now somewhere around 200 pounds.

Gideon Yeakley From My 600-Lb Life, TLC, Sourced From Gideon Neal Yeakley Facebook
Gideon Yeakley From My 600-Lb Life, TLC, Sourced From Gideon Neal Yeakley Facebook

This wasn’t the first time Gideon shared an impressive photo of himself. In August 2024, he uploaded a half-body photo of himself, and many were shocked by his transformation. Gideon doesn’t post a lot on social media, but it seems he’s putting more time and effort into his kids today.

My 600-Lb Life: Gideon Yeakley Thriving As A Dad

Aside from his weight loss journey, Gideon has also been focusing more on his life as a father. The My 600-Lb Life star has uploaded photos with his children over the years. He previously revealed that he’s working as a Fleet Maintenance Tech at Veo, though it’s unclear if he’s still with the company. Gideon has yet to film a return episode. But many people believe he deserves a shot for a special return episode because of his impressive transformation.

Gideon Yeakley From My 600-Lb Life, TLC, Sourced From Gideon Neal Yeakley Facebook
Gideon Yeakley From My 600-Lb Life, TLC, Sourced From Gideon Neal Yeakley Facebook

TLC has been releasing new episodes of Where Are They Now? since the Season 13 finale. Gideon has yet to film his own special episode, but many fans hope he’d meet Dr. Now again to share his stunning weight loss. If you are looking for more reality TV news, come back to TV Shows Ace for all your updates.

Michael Malley