'My 600-Lb Life' Wess Schulze Shocks With 450-Lb Weight Loss

My 600-Lb Life star Wess Schulze is one of Dr. Now’s most inspirational patients in Season 11. He had a difficult childhood after his parents divorced. He lived with his dad, who barely kept an eye on their diet. As a result, Wess grew up with an unhealthy relationship with food. He ballooned to 705 pounds and struggled with many health complications. But despite his condition, Wess was determined to change his life. Keep reading to see what he’s up to today.

My 600-Lb Life: Wess Schulze’s Impressive Journey With Dr. Now

Wess wasn’t only battling his weight during his journey, but also his mental health. Aside from neglect, the My 600-Lb Life star was also molested by a family member. He was on the verge of giving up. But Dr. Now gave him a new hope. He quickly lost enough weight to qualify for bariatric surgery.

Wess Schulze From My 600-lb Life, TLC, Sourced From TLC YouTube

He shed 228 pounds by the end of his episode, bringing him down to 447 lbs. But Wess’ impressive weight loss journey was only getting started. He kept his followers in touch about his weight loss, and many were surprised by how he was able to transform himself today.

Wess Shares Massive Life Update

Wess recently took to social media to share what he’s been up to amid his weight loss journey. The My 600-Lb Life star uploaded photos from his new apartment. According to Wess, he’s just waiting for some materials to arrive before making the final touches in his apartment. It just shows that Wess Schulze is now thriving in life.

Wess Schulze From My 600-lb Life, TLC, Sourced From @my600lblifewess Instagram

In February, Wess admitted that his journey hadn’t been easy. But seeing himself in the mirror makes him realize how far he has come. Wess also revealed that he had to take a quick break from social media to focus more on his mental health. He has yet to share his current weight, though he revealed last November that he had dropped over 450 pounds. He’s doing everything he can to turn his life around. He even launched a fundraiser to help pay for his excess skin removal surgery, showing that he’s in the final stages of his goals.

My 600-Lb Life: Wess Schulze Embracing His New Look

Aside from his weight loss, Wess Schulze has also been celebrating his new look. The My 600-Lb Life star recently shaved his head, and he has embraced it since. Last week, he uploaded photos of himself looking so happy, saying, “Fresh head shave, sharp beard trim—feeling brand new! Huge thanks to Birds Barbershop on South Congress for keeping me looking sharp.” It also appears that Wess now has a source of income after moving to an apartment.

Unfortunately, some fans think he’s done with TLC and may not appear in a Where Are They Now? episodes after accusing the production crew of mistreating him during his episode. One of them was keeping him waiting while his stitches were bleeding, resulting in infection.

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