‘My 600-Lb Life’ David Nelson Shocks With Huge Transformation
My 600-Lb Life fans love hearing about former participants after they leave the show — especially when the participants work hard. Season 10’s David Nelson has been a fan favorite in recent years and fans love keeping up with him.
So where is the TLC personality today? Read on to learn about David’s latest adventures and see where his weight loss journey has taken him.
David Nelson Lost 400 Lbs After Appearing On The Show
When viewers met David Nelson in Season 10, he weighed 762 lbs. He knew he wanted to make a dramatic change in his life, but had many obstacles in the way. Sadly, the high cost of bariatric surgery nearly made the procedure not happen at all.
“I remember that I didn’t think it was going to happen because there was a problem with insurance,” David shared with East Idaho News. “It was literally last minute. Dr. Now was like, ‘I’m going to pay for it.’”
David went on to proudly share that he weighed about 600 lbs when he underwent gastric sleeve surgery on January 30, 2023. Since then, he’s been working toward his weight loss goals and experiencing tremendous success.
“I went for a three-mile walk through downtown Sacramento the other day and just did it because I could,” David shared in the interview, tearing up. “Getting healthy is the best feeling anybody could ever have. I can’t believe I wasted 20 years getting that big.”
Now that his life is vastly different, he’s exploring a brand new world of possibilities.
“I almost can’t put it into words about how much happier I am compared with how I was three years ago,” David continued. “When I go for walks, I’m crying because I’m so happy. It’s amazing.”
The My 600-Lb Life Star Keeps Fans Updated With His Weight Loss Journey
Like many other My 600-Lb Life participants, David keeps a public Instagram page so fans can keep up with his progress. About a week ago, he shared a photo of himself exploring downtown Sacramento. He revealed he currently weighs 350 lbs.
David’s followers left encouraging comments on the post, including:
- “You’re shrinking, you’re disappearing. Everything going away except for that handsome face and beautiful personality of yours. So proud of you. Such a huge inspiration.”
- “Amazed by your transformation. You are an inspiration ⭐️”
- “🙌 Looks like you have met your goal weight. Great job.”
- “You are looking absolutely fabulous David! I hope you’re feeling as great as you look buddy, great job!”
Were you surprised to see how much David Nelson changed since his time on the show? Share your own ideas in the comments.
