Joyce Turner’s journey on “My 600-lb Life” was challenging, and she struggled to meet the weight loss goals necessary for bariatric surgery. Despite some progress, her episode ended without her undergoing the procedure.
Joyce Turner appeared on Season 8 of “My 600-lb Life,” which aired in 2020. When viewers were first introduced to Joyce, she weighed nearly 758 pounds and faced numerous health issues due to her obesity. Throughout the episode, Joyce worked with Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, commonly known as Dr. Now, who is known for his strict diet and exercise plans designed to help patients qualify for weight loss surgery.
Joyce’s journey was fraught with difficulties. She had trouble sticking to the diet and often found herself at odds with Dr. Now’s recommendations. Despite losing some weight initially, Joyce’s progress was inconsistent, and she frequently struggled with the emotional and psychological aspects of her eating habits.
By the end of her episode, Joyce had not lost the required amount of weight to be approved for weight loss surgery. Her story was one of the more challenging ones on the show, as she did not achieve the typical success story that many other participants have. The show depicted her as being somewhat resistant to change, which hindered her ability to reach her weight loss goals.
After the show, updates on Joyce’s progress have been limited. Like many participants on “My 600-lb Life,” she has maintained a low profile, and there has been no follow-up episode to document any further developments in her weight loss journey. Fans of the show hope that she has found the support and resources she needs to continue her path to better health, but without official updates, her current status remains largely unknown to the public.