My 600 Lb Life S9 Thederick Barnes
My 600 lb Life star Thederick Barnes is one of many patients of Dr. Now who struggled with weight and other health issues. The Florida native appeared in Season 9 at 740 pounds, which also made him one of the heaviest in the season. He has massive lymphedema on his legs, making it difficult for him to perform any physical tasks. However, Thederick was determined to turn his life around. Keep reading to see how he’s doing today.
My 600-Lb Life: What Happened To Thederick Barnes During His Episode?
Despite the difficulties with his mobility, Thederick still followed Dr. Now’s weight loss program. The My 600-Lb Life star initially struggled to keep up with his diet, but he worked with a nutritionist, who motivated him to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Thederick eventually lost enough weight to qualify for bariatric surgery.

However, he wasn’t able to get the operation after Dr. Now discovered that his heart was took weak for the surgery. He was advised to continue working on his weight and ended his episode at 615 pounds.
Thederick’s Huge Life Update
Thederick Barnes remained in touch with the fans following his unproductive episode. In September 2024, the My 600-Lb Life star uploaded a photo of himself as he celebrated his birthday. He captioned, “Like start off saying thank the lord for waking me up this morning and see another chapter in my life Big 37 Big Virgo ♍️ SEASON.”

Thederick didn’t share an update about his weight. But the photo indicates that he’s looking a lot slimmer today. Many fans also cheered for him and hope he’s doing well on his weight loss journey.
- “Congrats, Thederick!! I just watched your episode. So proud.”
- “i’m currently watching your episode on mortal kilos, I came to see how you are today, apparently, you’re fine, I was very happy about that. congratulations, warrior!”
- “Boy u looking good!! Have a happy birthday!”
- “Happy birthday how much do u weigh these days? Always rooting fir you!”
My 600 Lb Life: Thederick Barnes’ Full Body Photo
Thederick Barnes also took to social media in July 2022 to show a stunning full-body photo. The My 600-Lb Life star captioned, “Got everybody who wanted an update.” He didn’t exactly share how much he weighed. But some fans believe he’s now somewhere below 500 pounds.

Thederick has also been endorsing rap music and other businesses online. He hasn’t shared if he found a job after the show. But it seems he’s still struggling financially. He even asked for Christmas gifts last year by posting a Temu invitation where people can send him gifts.
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