What Happened To Chris Parsons After My 600-Lb Life Season 11

Summary Chris from My 600-lb Life chose not to have weight loss surgery, opting for natural weight loss instead.

Chris' family joined in on his weight loss journey, supporting him in his quest for a healthier lifestyle.

Despite setbacks, Chris continues to update fans on his weight loss progress, love life, and personal developments.

My 600-lb Life occasionally airs shocking episodes, and no patient has been more shocking recently than Chris Parsons. Chris worked with Dr. Younan Nowzaradan (commonly referred to as "Dr. Now") to aid in his health journey, which usually includes preparation and recovery from weight loss surgery. Though the goal isn't always weight loss surgery for patients who have a high amount of weight to lose, it is typically the avenue they go down to reach their healthiest weight. Dr. Now says he's helping them build a healthy lifestyle long-term, which sometimes includes surgical intervention.

Chris, who first weighed in at 620 pounds, decided to make a change in his diet with the help of My 600-lb Life's Dr. Now. For the long-term benefits and the sake of his daughter, Chris dedicated himself to his health and managed to lose over 250 pounds. By the end of his My 600-lb Life episode, Chris had dropped to 364 pounds on his own, without weight loss surgery. Though it was approved for him, he decided to decline the surgery and continue to work on his health on his own, and he's had a lot going on since.

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Chris Decided Not To Go Through With Surgery On My 600-lb Life

Chris Lost Weight Naturally

While Chris has explained that he feels weight loss surgery is a great option for some, he wanted to try to get his weight under control on his own if possible. During his episode of My 600-lb Life, he chatted with Dr. Now and decided against having surgery to further his weight loss after he'd been so successful without it.

Speaking to Distractify, Chris explained, "I strongly believe that if you can do it without major surgery, you should… If you can naturally lose weight, I believe that is the healthiest option."

After losing over 250 pounds during his episode of My 600-lb Life, Chris is well on his way.

Chris' Family Got In On His My 600-Lb Life Journey

Chris's Family Inspired His Weight Loss

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Chris wanted to lose weight for himself and his daughter, Zooey, in order to be more mobile and spend more time with her. After starting his program, cutting out unhealthy foods, and beginning to exercise, the My 600-lb Life star's family wanted to support him and decided to join in on the endeavor. His mother and brother both began to eat within his diet as well and saw their own progress, even with less weight to lose. While Chris wanted to get healthy for his family, the fact that his family also chose to improve their health along the way is a wonderful added bonus.

Though some episodes of My 600-lb Life can be more heartbreaking than others, some are different without having to be painful.

Chris' episode showed that while weight loss surgery is a great option for some, it doesn't necessarily need to be the only option for a successful health journey.

The My 600-lb Life star is still working to take more weight off and continues to document his process all on his own.

Chris Is Open With My 600-Lb Life Fans About His Current Weight Loss

He Shares A Lot On Social Media

Chris has been diligent about letting his fans know how his weight loss and personal life have been going. He updates TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram regularly - and a lot has been happening in Chris' life in 2024. Chris' episode aired on March 15, 2023, which means his journey was likely documented in 2022. He has kept up with calorie counting as a staple of his weight loss success. In May 2023. Chris described that he was an Uber and delivery driver "all day long," and that his weight loss had plateaued because of it.

In 2024, Chris has moved, started a new job, and moved back in with family. In his April 2024 TikTok update video, Chris described, "I've been within the same 20 pounds for six, seven, eight, nine months now and it is a struggle." Chris, who will be 40 next year, set a "huge goal" for himself.

"I'd like to get down to 240 pounds before I'm 40."

Chris said he has been able to maintain his weight loss and has not "gone backwards." This means he has visions of losing even more while keeping the 250 pounds he lost on the show off. Chris continues to update social media and give an honest representation of his weight loss journey.

Chris' Love Life

Chris Has A Lot Of Love In His Life

Chris' Instagram reveals that he has been very fortunate in love. He recently met a woman Meagan, whom he keeps a heart for in his bio. Meagan is a mom of two kids and was engaged to someone else late in 2023. Chris also seems to continue his relationship with the mother of his child, KJ. Meagan also has romantic posts about KJ on her Instagram, so it's possible that all three are in a romantic relationship. Chris also has a heart for KJ in his bio.

Yesterday, Chris updated his Facebook and remarked about why he has been absent on social media recently.

"I said this not too long ago and had every intention of posting again but I met someone and well life took me another direction in the best possible way and I will be posting this week."

Chris seems like he's happy in his love, personal, and weight loss life, and has every intention to keep pushing and letting My 600-Lb Life fans know how he's doing.

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

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