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“Dangerously Obese” Debuts on TLC as Dr. Charles Procter Enforces Strict Pre-Surgery Benchmarks

The series follows patients pursuing bariatric surgery under Dr. Procter’s oversight with clear targets that must be met before he will operate.

Overview

  • The docuseries premieres Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 9 p.m. ET on TLC with episodes centered on individual weight-loss journeys.
  • Cord-cutters can watch live or on demand via Philo’s 7-day free trial, with DIRECTV and Sling also offering TLC streams.
  • In a People-exclusive clip, 28-year-old Natalie registers 655 pounds as Dr. Procter warns her health status is life-threatening.
  • Dr. Procter postpones surgery for Natalie pending a “monumental” effort, setting a sub-600-pound target and a two-month follow-up.
  • The season features multiple storylines, including a mother–daughter pair working toward surgical eligibility under mobility and weight requirements.