My 600-Lb Life: Where Is Kandi Now?

For some, losing weight is a simple matter of eating more veggies and upping their activity level. Then they measure success by the looser waistbands and the number on the scale that's 10 or 15 pounds lower than before. For others, however, the journey is much longer and more difficult. The stars of "My 600-Lb Life," for instance, can't just cut out desserts and call it a day. They have hundreds of pounds to lose, and they need medical intervention to make it possible. But once they do, they have the potential to change their entire lives. 

Two of the most memorable stars of the show's fifth season were twins Brandi and Kandi Dreier. The 29-year-old sisters from Vancouver, Washington, survived a horrific childhood marked by drug-addict parents, sexual and emotional abuse. They learned early on to turn to food for solace, and eventually both became so heavy that they could barely get out of bed. Together, the Dreiers visited Dr. Younan Nowzaradan (aka "Dr. Now"), the Houston-based doctor who performs bariatric surgery to reduce patients' stomach size and make it easier to eat less.

As with other "600-Lb Life" cast members, the sisters had to commit to losing 50 pounds on their own before being approved for surgery. Both did admirably, but because Dr. Now was concerned about Kandi's heart, he had her continue on the self-guided weight-loss plan for a full eight months before she could get a surgery date (via Cinemaholic).