My 600-lb Life: Where Is Lashanta White, The Star Of ‘My 600-lb Life,’ Now?

Introduced in season 7, episode 16, meet 39-year-old Lashanta White from Kenner, Louisiana. Weighing 662 pounds, bedridden for over two years with lymphedema. Terrified of missing out on life, her sole aim was getting healthier before hitting 40.

Eager to meet Dr. Now in Houston, she faced a hurdle. No one would accompany her. Her mom, her occasional caregiver, and her boyfriend, JT, offered no support. Her mother remarked, “No mother wants a fat daughter.” JT added he wouldn’t stay if she lost too much weight.

Luckily, Lashanta’s kids stepped up, taking her to Houston. Dr. Now advised against immediate weight loss surgery due to her age. She had to kickstart her health journey alone. Armed with strict orders and a diet plan, her weight loss odyssey commenced.

My 600-lb Life: Where Is Lashanta White, The Star Of ‘My 600-lb Life,’ Now?

Lashanta White struggled with weight loss for eight months. Her boyfriend’s breakup added to her challenges. “Now, I feel lost without JT,” she shared sadly. Lashanta felt like obstacles hindered her progress consistently.

In the ninth month, Dr. Now’s warning sparked change. Lashanta lost 133 pounds in three months, impressively. Dr. Now insisted on regaining mobility before surgery. “Once you’re able to get up and walk, then we do weight loss surgery,” he advised gently.

Eagerly awaiting positive changes, Lashanta stayed hopeful. Her weight loss journey remains her focus. However, she keeps her weight loss numbers private.