‘My 600-lb Life’ Wess Schulze Unrecognizable Ahead Of New Surgery
My 600-lb Life Season 11 featured the story of Wess Schulze. He met Dr. Now weighing 705 pounds. The Texas native was already struggling with many health complications. His unhealthy lifestyle began after his parents divorced. He grew up with his father but wasn’t able to maintain a healthy lifestyle due to the large meals his dad frequently made. Fortunately, Wess found the courage to turn his life around before it was too late. Keep reading to see his stunning transformation today.
My 600-lb Life: Wess Schulze Journey With Dr. Now
Wess is one of the most hardworking patients of Dr. Now. The My 600-lb Life star showed dedication early in the season. He quickly shed pounds enough to qualify for the bariatric surgery. Wess also battled his childhood trauma during the show by seeking help from a therapist. He was molested by a family member, leading him to make himself look undesirable.
Many viewers were amazed by his dedication. Wess dropped 228 pounds by the end of his episode. He was down to 447 lbs when he parted ways with Dr. Now. But he made greater progress with his physical goals behind cameras.
Wess Looking Unrecognizable Ahead Of New Surgery
Wess continues to stay in touch with the fans online. Last week, the My 600-lb Life star uploaded a comparison photo of himself showing off the weight he had lost. He’s also thankful for all the donations he’s receiving for his fundraiser. In August, he launched a GoFundMe to help pay for his excess skin removal surgery.
He has already raised over $1,880 as of today, which is very close to his goal of $2,500. Wess Schulze has yet to share his current weight. But it’s clear that he’s been thriving with his weight loss journey, and fans will see better results once he gets his excess skin removed.
My 600-lb Life: How’s Wess Schulze Today?
Aside from losing weight, Wess uses Instagram as a platform to inspire people. The My 600-lb Life star likes to share positive messages. Many of them are quotes about self-worth and empowerment. It’s unclear if he has a job today. But his GoFundMe may indicate that he has yet to have a stable source of income.
Earlier this month, Wess Schulze impressed many people after celebrating the first year since he got his lymphedema removed. He also thanked all the people who supported him throughout his journey. “Thank you all for your continued love, patience, and understanding. Here’s to more healing, growth, and positivity together!” he added.
