Summary
- Pauline Potter, the former Guinness World Record holder for the World's Heaviest Female, lost 520 pounds after her time on My 600-Lb Life season 3.
- Pauline initially resisted the weight loss regime and almost didn't get the surgery due to weight gain on the show, but eventually found success in her journey.
- Despite facing challenges and addiction to pain medication, Pauline persevered and became an inspiration for others on My 600-Lb Life.
My 600-Lb Life season 3 featured Pauline Potter, who has had quite an exciting weight loss journey since her time on one of the best reality TV shows. At one point in her life, Pauline held the Guinness World Record for the World's Heaviest Female back in 2011, at which point she weighed over 700 pounds. Pauline was relying heavily on her son for her well-being and decided to seek help so she would be less of a burden. Pauline was 51 years old at the time and also had severe health issues due to her weight. While she won't appear in My 600-Lb Life season 12, there's still curiosity regarding the alum.
Throughout the show, Dr. Now has seen many patients push back against his weight loss regime, and Pauline is definitely among them. She weighed 643 pounds coming into the show and initially resisted the 1200-calorie diet she was placed on. At one point, Pauline gave up on the weight loss journey altogether. Pauline almost did not get the weight loss surgery because she gained weight while on the show. She recorded a peak weight of 678 pounds while under Dr. Now's care. However, fans praise Dr. Now for his no-nonsense personality and approach.
Pauline Lost 520 Lbs After My 600-Lb Life Season 3
Eventually, Pauline picked up on the weight loss journey and lost 44 pounds, and Dr. Now approved her surgery. After her weight loss surgery, it was still no easy task for Pauline, as she continued to gain weight instead of losing much more weight faster. She eventually revealed that she struggled with another addiction after her surgery. Pauline got addicted to pain medication, which became another hurdle for her. Eventually, she found her way back and lost about 300 pounds to qualify for skin removal surgery. This time, it seems Pauline was set in her ways to succeed in her weight loss journey after her time on My 600-Lb Life season 3.
Pauline Is An Inspiration After My 600-Lb Life
Eight years after setting the record for being the World's Heaviest Female, Pauline is among My 600-Lb Life's best alums for losing the most weight. Pauline recorded that she is stopping her journey back in 2019 after losing 520 pounds. She is originally from California, and after several years in Houston, Texas, she shared that she was ready to return to her home state.
While not every story on My 600-Lb Life is successful, Pauline is an inspiration. Changing habits can be challenging, as can starring in reality TV. Hopefully, there will be more success stories on My 600-Lb Life in the future.
My 600-Lb Life is available for streaming on TLC Go.