Summary

• Alicia Kirgan's life transformed on My 600-lb Life, losing 366 pounds after surgery and leading an active lifestyle.
• Ultimatum from her boyfriend kick-started Alicia's weight loss journey, reconnecting them but eventually leading to a split.
• Despite success on the show, Alicia filed a lawsuit against My 600-lb Life, claiming mistreatment and broken promises.

During My 600-lb Life season 6, Alicia Kirgan was one of Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, AKA Dr. Now's patients, and her life has transformed since her time on one of the best reality TV shows. She weighed over 600 pounds, and after seeing how her weight and food addiction affected her relationships, she turned to Dr. Now. He gave her a strict regimen to follow so she could lose sufficient weight to qualify for bariatric surgery. While she isn't one of the My 600-Lb Life season 12 cast members, there's still curiosity about Alicia's progress.

Alicia was encouraged to slim down enough to get the surgery that turned her life around. She contacted Dr. Now when her then-boyfriend told her to do something about her weight and food addiction. According to Alicia, her food issues started when she was very young. Like many My 600-lb Life cast members, trauma led to food as a coping mechanism. She grew up in a chaotic family where her parents fought frequently. She turned to food for comfort and struggled to give up high-calorie items until her My 600-lb Life appearance.

Alicia Lost Weight After My 600-Lb Life

Alicia was able to lose 186 pounds after her stint on the show. She also lost a staggering 366 pounds after her surgery, as shown in a My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now? follow-up special. This brought her body weight from 622 pounds to 256 pounds. Alicia admitted that she hadn't been in the 250-pound range since middle school. After her successful procedure, Alicia has been leading a very active life. She has now committed to going to the gym three times a week. She's even embraced challenging outdoor activities, such as rock climbing, as seen on her Instagram.

An Ultimatum Kick-Started Alicia's Weight Loss On My 600-Lb Life

Alicia has always treasured her relationships. The ultimatum she received from Tim Carter, her boyfriend at the time, inspired her to go on My 600-lb Life. The weight loss helped them to reconnect, but in 2020, she announced their split. According to Alicia, they decided to go their separate ways but continued cheering each other on. This happened after Alicia took to Facebook to defend Tim when the show's editing made viewers see him in a bad light.

Happily, Alicia went on to have a baby girl, Aylen Nicole, on November 6, 2022, at 11:33 am. She was 6lbs 13oz 20.5 inches when she was born. Since revealing her newborn baby, Alicia has been pretty quiet on social media. Alicia likely wants to focus on her personal life and not worry about what anyone else has to say.

Despite her success through My 600-lb Life, Alicia later filed a lawsuit against the series. The lawsuit alleged that the show's production team promised to cover all her surgery-related medical bills but failed. The suit also alleged that the show coerced her into providing an inaccurate psychological assessment and claimed that the series' therapy session was scripted. Alicia's not the only My 600-Lb Life cast member to accuse the show of mistreatment.

Alicia has gone on to live a fuller and happier life. She recently moved to Oregon and continues to rock climb regularly. Her weight had prevented her from doing this for many years. A rare success story, Alicia continues to slim down after surgery and her appearance in My 600-lb Life.

My 600-lb Life airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC.

Source: Alicia Kirgan/Facebook