What Happened To Erica Wall From My 600-lb Life?

If you’re not into reality TV, you might not know about TLC’s “My 600-lb Life.” It’s a show about people battling serious emotional issues tied to their weight.

The series tracks a year in the life of individuals weighing over 600 pounds. They aim to shed weight and reclaim normalcy. Results vary from success to tragedy.

Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, known as “Dr. Now,” aids patients in overcoming obesity through surgery and dieting.

Erica Wall teamed up with nutritionist Susan Swadener to tackle her food addiction and prep for surgery using a low-carb, high-protein diet. How did it turn out?

What Happened To Erica Wall From My 600-lb Life?

Erica Wall’s TLC story debuted on February 8, 2017. In season 5, it explored Erica’s emotional journey. She transformed from a joyful child relishing homemade meals to enduring hurtful labels from her father like “Godzilla.” At a young age, her father pressured her into stomach stapling. Unfortunately, a year later, at 17, she faced a traumatic event – rape. To cope, she turned to food for solace.

At one point, Erica was unable to visit her dying mother in hospital because of her weight. Eventually, her frustrations led her to turn to TLC for help. She weighed 661 kilos at the time of filming.

Erica faced challenges on and off camera. As reported by Heavy, she shed around 300 kilos. Initially, she lost 190 kilos while filming, then 100 kilos post-surgery. However, dropping almost half her weight proved to be a difficult feat.

Her previous abdominal stapling made her last bariatric surgery a nightmare for Dr. Now. He had to take extra steps to fix the earlier damage. And for a short time, she and her boyfriend, Jimmy, broke up when she essentially accused her of fornicating. They have since reconciled, if her Facebook banner is any indication.