You met Wess Schulze in Season 11 of My 600-Lb Life as he fought to reclaim his life after reaching 705 pounds. Behind that number was deep pain — abandonment, trauma, and years of emotional eating.
But Wess wasn’t about to give up. Under Dr. Now’s guidance, he pushed through the physical and emotional toll. By the end of his episode, he had dropped 228 pounds. And now? He’s down more than 450 pounds total — and living proof that transformation is possible.
In his own words: “I had to take a break from social media to focus on my mental health. But seeing myself in the mirror now… it blows my mind. I’m not done yet, but I’m proud.”
My 600-Lb Life: Wess Schulze Drops New Photos & They Break the Internet
Wess just blessed fans with a major life update on Reddit and Instagram. Posing confidently in his new apartment, with a freshly shaved head and sharp beard, Wess was glowing. Literally.
“Fresh head shave, sharp beard trim — feeling brand new!” he captioned one photo. He also gave a shoutout to the team at Birds Barbershop for helping him embrace his new look.
The reaction online? Overwhelming love and support.
“You look so good and so happy. Proud of you!”
“This might be my favorite update ever — I always wanted the best for you.”
“I just watched your episode last night. This is why I watch the show!”
And one fan summed it up best:
“The scale doesn’t lie. People lie. You did that. You’re amazing.”
My 600-Lb Life:: Life After TLC
Fans are hoping for a Where Are They Now? follow-up, but it seems unlikely. Wess revealed that filming wasn’t the positive experience it seemed. He accused production of neglect, sharing that he was left waiting with bleeding stitches, which later became infected.
Despite the fallout, Wess is clearly moving on in the best way. He’s living independently in a new apartment and reportedly working toward saving up for excess skin removal surgery. He even launched a fundraiser to support the final phase of his transformation.
You can feel the pride in every post — and fans can’t stop cheering him on.
My 600-Lb Life: Why Wess Schulze’s Story Resonates So Deeply
Wess’s journey has never just been about numbers. It’s about survival. He opened up about childhood abuse, mental health battles, and self-worth. Every pound lost was also a piece of pain released.
And now? He’s not just surviving — he’s thriving.
“I’m finally getting to know the me I always wanted to be,” he wrote in one heartfelt message. “Thank you to everyone who believed in me before I believed in myself.”
From his radiant smile to his septum piercing (yes, fans love that too), Wess is rewriting his narrative. And everybody is rooting for him.
My 600-Lb Life: “You’re a Legend, Wess!”
When Wess posted his two-year update, Reddit lit up like a celebration.
“You look 10 years younger!”
“You’re one of my favorites ever. Your spirit shines through.”
“Holy sht, you did that. Wow.”*
The support wasn’t just about appearance. Comment after comment praised his energy, resilience, and glow-up. Some even admitted his episode inspired them to start their own wellness journey.
And yes, many asked the big question: “What’s your secret? Any advice for us trying to lose weight too?”
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