The Discovery/TLC series "Too Large" follows the lives of super morbidly obese patients as they embark on a weight-loss journey with the help of Dr. Charles Procter. Among those featured on the show is George Covington, a kindergarten teacher who sought Dr. Procter's expertise to transform his life.
George's Initial Struggles
George Covington appeared in episode 3 of "Too Large," titled "Ready to Change My Life." At the start of his journey, George weighed 680 lbs. and was looking for help from Dr. Charles Procter. His weight impacted his daily life and work, and he hoped that losing weight would make his job easier.
Meeting the Requirements for Surgery
George was determined to turn his life around and qualified for bariatric surgery.
Post-Surgery Progress
Following the surgery, George continued to lose weight, reaching 556 pounds after his appearance on "Too Large". While this was a significant accomplishment, his ultimate goal was to reach 300 lbs. Both Dr. Procter and George Covington shared his progress on social media, showcasing his commitment to his health.
Other Journeys on "Too Large"
George Covington's story is one of several featured on "Too Large." Other patients who sought Dr. Procter's help include:
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- Vannessa Cross and Meghan Crumpler: Best friends who started their weight loss journey together and eventually landed their own TLC show called "1000-lb Best Friends."
- Corey Phelps: He started the show at more than 650 lbs. and qualified for bariatric surgery after dropping 82 lbs. After surgery, Corey was down over 260 pounds.
- Jennifer LeFevre: Faced challenges due to a car accident, lymphatic cancer, and congestive heart failure. She met the requirements for surgery but died at age 46 due to complications from an infection.
- Jasmin Ragland: Weighed over 670 lbs. and relied on her mother for care. After gastric sleeve surgery, she lost 300 pounds.
- Jessica Thompson: Struggled with her weight, reaching 704 lbs., but did not stick to the weight loss plan.
Couture Cakes by Nika: A Community Pillar
In addition to weight loss stories, it's important to highlight the story of Couture Cakes by Nika, a bakery in Newport News, VA. The owners have been facing immense challenges since early 2022 due to a family member's severe mental health disorder. The diagnosis of this mental illness is bipolar schizophrenia. This mental illness has impaired their loved one from the ability to complete healthy normal day to day functions. This illness has negatively impacted their family business from functioning as well as it could hitting them hard financially. They have been struggling to pay their bakery's rent and bills, as well as those in their home. Since the quarantine period of the pandemic they have been doing a great portion of their business from their company vehicle, which is now in need of hefty repairs.
Couture Cakes by Nika has been a pillar in the community for over a decade, supporting community events, donating to nonprofit organizations, and helping families in need.
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