1 00:00:03,329 --> 00:00:06,264 [Krystal] Food is a form of love and expression for me. 2 00:00:06,266 --> 00:00:06,366 [Krystal] Food is a form of love and expression for me. 3 00:00:07,435 --> 00:00:08,849 I know I need to change. 4 00:00:08,849 --> 00:00:10,021 It's just really hard. 5 00:00:10,022 --> 00:00:11,574 [soft piano music playing] 6 00:00:16,438 --> 00:00:19,852 [woman] Somewhere in me is this little glimmer of hope. 7 00:00:19,853 --> 00:00:22,163 I just wanna be a normal person. 8 00:00:22,681 --> 00:00:23,854 [groans] 9 00:00:23,855 --> 00:00:25,855 [breathing heavily] 10 00:00:33,444 --> 00:00:35,547 [man] You can't do it, and then I just... 11 00:00:35,547 --> 00:00:36,961 I'm mad. 12 00:00:36,962 --> 00:00:38,376 [woman 2] If I don't make a change now, 13 00:00:38,376 --> 00:00:39,859 I'm scared it's gonna be too late. 14 00:00:44,136 --> 00:00:45,792 [exclaiming in pain] 15 00:00:45,793 --> 00:00:47,344 It hurts! 16 00:00:47,344 --> 00:00:49,862 [woman 3] I refuse to stop fighting. 17 00:00:49,863 --> 00:00:52,000 I have to do this for my children. 18 00:00:52,138 --> 00:00:53,345 Ooh! 19 00:00:57,278 --> 00:01:00,382 My mother was an active addict all my life. 20 00:01:00,383 --> 00:01:01,693 You know, I'm worried, Krystal, though, 21 00:01:01,693 --> 00:01:04,486 that you seem to have a blind spot for addiction. 22 00:01:26,355 --> 00:01:28,390 -[Krystal] Good morning. -[Mark] Good morning. 23 00:01:28,942 --> 00:01:30,287 Morning. 24 00:01:40,462 --> 00:01:42,772 [Krystal] When I first wake up and get out of bed 25 00:01:42,773 --> 00:01:45,014 every single part of me hurts. 26 00:01:45,705 --> 00:01:47,533 It can be excruciating at times. 27 00:01:48,188 --> 00:01:51,671 The ankle pain, the back pain, 28 00:01:51,672 --> 00:01:54,154 the knee pain, but legs 29 00:01:54,155 --> 00:01:55,604 and feet are the worst. 30 00:02:01,191 --> 00:02:03,777 It's like being almost 80 years old 31 00:02:03,778 --> 00:02:05,882 and full of aches and pains. 32 00:02:05,882 --> 00:02:09,123 But instead of 80 years, it's only 36. 33 00:02:16,677 --> 00:02:18,194 [mellow piano music playing] 34 00:02:18,885 --> 00:02:22,988 [Krystal] I live with my husband and also a lot of family. 35 00:02:24,506 --> 00:02:26,092 I'm very, very fortunate. 36 00:02:26,713 --> 00:02:28,954 Mark is a very handsome man 37 00:02:28,955 --> 00:02:33,576 and my height has never been a dealbreaker with him. 38 00:02:33,576 --> 00:02:37,266 But it still affects me, my actions, my attitude, 39 00:02:37,267 --> 00:02:39,129 everyday day-to-day life. 40 00:02:40,578 --> 00:02:42,578 It's hard for me to... to shower. 41 00:02:42,578 --> 00:02:45,371 I wanna be able to be physically fit 42 00:02:45,371 --> 00:02:50,302 to take a shower, get dressed, but you know what, I can't. 43 00:02:51,890 --> 00:02:54,476 My weight is preventing me 44 00:02:54,477 --> 00:02:57,718 from doing just normal person things like getting clean. 45 00:02:58,580 --> 00:03:00,959 To sanitize and clean myself properly, 46 00:03:00,960 --> 00:03:06,098 I have to be able to reach everything, my legs, my feet, my back, 47 00:03:06,099 --> 00:03:08,065 back of my thighs, everywhere. 48 00:03:08,065 --> 00:03:11,168 And, uh, I'm bigger around than I am tall. 49 00:03:11,168 --> 00:03:12,893 And I have shorted arms, 50 00:03:12,893 --> 00:03:15,513 so it can tire you out, it can make you breathless. 51 00:03:16,894 --> 00:03:18,962 It can give me anxiety at times, 52 00:03:18,962 --> 00:03:21,169 I don't wanna slip in the shower. 53 00:03:21,170 --> 00:03:24,515 It would mean much more significant damage 54 00:03:24,515 --> 00:03:27,101 because I am extremely overweight. 55 00:03:28,998 --> 00:03:30,032 [Krystal speaking] 56 00:03:33,585 --> 00:03:34,999 [Mark] Your glasses. 57 00:03:34,999 --> 00:03:35,964 [Krystal] Yes, honey. 58 00:03:35,964 --> 00:03:37,620 -[Mark] Yes. -Thank you. 59 00:03:38,585 --> 00:03:42,102 [Mark] Krystal and I have been married for almost two years. 60 00:03:42,690 --> 00:03:44,724 Best decision of my life. 61 00:03:44,724 --> 00:03:49,414 Krystal is amazing, strong, hard-working woman. 62 00:03:49,415 --> 00:03:53,484 Even despite the fact she has deal with all the pain, all the weight, 63 00:03:53,484 --> 00:03:57,001 with all that, she can still hold her job, still work 40 hours 64 00:03:57,001 --> 00:04:00,070 a week or more, still come home, clean, cook, 65 00:04:00,070 --> 00:04:04,794 clean the sheets, everything, so it's hard for her, but she gets the day done. 66 00:04:04,795 --> 00:04:06,588 She has a smile on her face at the end of the day, 67 00:04:06,588 --> 00:04:09,312 so I'm... You know, I'm thankful for her. 68 00:04:11,623 --> 00:04:12,726 [Krystal] So, as an adult, 69 00:04:12,726 --> 00:04:15,485 I made the conscious decision 70 00:04:15,485 --> 00:04:17,899 that I wanted to have a big family 71 00:04:17,900 --> 00:04:21,279 to... to love and take care of and... 72 00:04:21,279 --> 00:04:22,762 Turn my fan on, please. 73 00:04:23,382 --> 00:04:25,417 My daughter is 19. 74 00:04:27,486 --> 00:04:29,382 She's already working, independent. 75 00:04:29,382 --> 00:04:33,175 She's actually moved out of my house. But, uh, now 76 00:04:33,175 --> 00:04:37,175 I live with my little sister, and her baby 77 00:04:37,176 --> 00:04:39,969 my nephew, and he's seven months. 78 00:04:39,969 --> 00:04:41,590 -Hey. -Hello, my love, 79 00:04:41,590 --> 00:04:43,694 -my amore. -[Mark] Go to your mama. [speaking gibberish] 80 00:04:43,694 --> 00:04:46,832 [Krystal] I'm his other mother. And then the double whammy, 81 00:04:46,832 --> 00:04:49,280 there's my ex's sister, we're very close. 82 00:04:49,280 --> 00:04:51,314 She resides with me 83 00:04:51,314 --> 00:04:53,418 and her son, my other nephew. 84 00:04:55,073 --> 00:04:56,383 Good morning. 85 00:04:56,383 --> 00:04:58,625 Good morning, Uncle Jonathan. 86 00:04:59,487 --> 00:05:00,556 Jonathan. 87 00:05:00,556 --> 00:05:02,901 [Mark] Jonathan is Krystal's food buddy. 88 00:05:02,901 --> 00:05:05,487 They like to eat food and watch movies, 89 00:05:05,487 --> 00:05:08,107 and it's not healthy for Krystal. 90 00:05:08,107 --> 00:05:10,211 And as much as I love my bro, 91 00:05:10,211 --> 00:05:15,004 he cannot continue... [laughs] ...on eating with my wife so freely. 92 00:05:15,004 --> 00:05:16,073 So, what do y'all want to eat? 93 00:05:16,073 --> 00:05:17,452 Y'all want the bacon, the eggs... 94 00:05:17,452 --> 00:05:18,832 -[Abraham] Bacon and eggs. -[Krystal] ...sausage, biscuits? 95 00:05:18,832 --> 00:05:20,625 -Everything. -Everything? 96 00:05:20,625 --> 00:05:21,901 -Everything? -Everything. 97 00:05:21,901 --> 00:05:24,590 Everything, huh? Okay, I got you. 98 00:05:24,590 --> 00:05:26,280 [Mark] I think it's ridiculous. 99 00:05:26,280 --> 00:05:29,142 She doesn't need to be eating things like that. [laughs] 100 00:05:29,314 --> 00:05:31,073 Oh. 101 00:05:31,073 --> 00:05:34,073 And there should be maybe some sausage in there. 102 00:05:34,073 --> 00:05:37,901 But, you know, Krystal's an amazing cook. 103 00:05:37,901 --> 00:05:41,280 She cooks with love, that's the main thing. [laughing] 104 00:05:41,280 --> 00:05:43,004 I love that about Krystal. 105 00:05:43,004 --> 00:05:45,728 Ugh, you guys are killing me. 106 00:05:46,901 --> 00:05:48,314 [sighing] I'm trying. 107 00:05:49,003 --> 00:05:50,486 Food is a form of love 108 00:05:50,486 --> 00:05:52,382 and expression for me. 109 00:05:52,382 --> 00:05:53,900 That's just how I was raised. 110 00:05:53,900 --> 00:05:56,072 But it's a double-edged sword at times, 111 00:05:56,072 --> 00:05:58,900 because I consider myself a food addict. 112 00:05:58,900 --> 00:06:02,313 But the emotion and feeling that eating triggers 113 00:06:02,313 --> 00:06:06,520 has been a stress releaser for me for a long, long time. 114 00:06:08,072 --> 00:06:09,693 [soft guitar music playing] 115 00:06:11,003 --> 00:06:14,934 My mother was an addict and my father was a career criminal. 116 00:06:15,726 --> 00:06:19,623 I experienced abandonment. 117 00:06:19,623 --> 00:06:22,726 My mother and my father were not in my life at that time. 118 00:06:24,484 --> 00:06:26,001 Here, put this on the table. 119 00:06:26,001 --> 00:06:28,380 So, my grandmother raised me. 120 00:06:28,380 --> 00:06:32,484 She was a very loving, very strict grandma, 121 00:06:32,484 --> 00:06:34,311 and she had a temper. 122 00:06:34,311 --> 00:06:37,311 Yeah, can you clean the table off and put the cheese back in the fridge? 123 00:06:37,311 --> 00:06:39,794 I was always anxious at home because I... 124 00:06:39,794 --> 00:06:41,415 I just did not wanna provoke my grandmother. 125 00:06:43,585 --> 00:06:49,378 Food brought comfort because when I would eat what she served, 126 00:06:49,378 --> 00:06:52,309 I felt loved and accepted by her. 127 00:06:52,309 --> 00:06:57,620 My grandparents had a very volatile marriage at times. 128 00:06:58,723 --> 00:07:00,999 But I didn't question my grandmother 129 00:07:00,999 --> 00:07:04,620 because even though she had her issues, I knew she loved me. 130 00:07:05,481 --> 00:07:07,101 ♪♪ I'm so happy, happy 131 00:07:07,101 --> 00:07:09,619 [laughs] Come on, you gotta sing it, too. 132 00:07:10,170 --> 00:07:11,757 [humming] 133 00:07:12,790 --> 00:07:15,756 My grandmother had to work to help support us. 134 00:07:16,169 --> 00:07:17,997 That lead to... 135 00:07:19,162 --> 00:07:20,369 me being Mother Goose 136 00:07:20,369 --> 00:07:22,576 to my sister that lived in the home. 137 00:07:22,576 --> 00:07:27,059 So my days were not filled with carefreeness. 138 00:07:27,059 --> 00:07:31,059 At the end of the day, food was my moment of peace. 139 00:07:31,059 --> 00:07:33,611 You know, I was like, "Ugh, finally I can eat 140 00:07:33,611 --> 00:07:35,680 and not worry about nothing right now." 141 00:07:35,680 --> 00:07:38,576 Right at puberty, when my hormones changed, 142 00:07:38,576 --> 00:07:41,404 my weight started just packing on. 143 00:07:41,404 --> 00:07:44,162 In seventh grade, I started noticing, 144 00:07:44,162 --> 00:07:50,162 like, "Hey, I'm their age, but my body is bigger." And when I would go home, 145 00:07:50,162 --> 00:07:51,955 I would sit down with my grandmother 146 00:07:51,955 --> 00:07:54,162 and express my concerns and she would be like, 147 00:07:54,162 --> 00:07:57,093 "Oh, honey, God made you the way you are." 148 00:07:57,093 --> 00:07:58,818 Mmm, this is so good. 149 00:07:58,818 --> 00:08:03,576 And by the time I was in high school, I was 270 pounds. 150 00:08:03,576 --> 00:08:07,197 When I ended up pregnant, it was a shock to the whole family. 151 00:08:07,711 --> 00:08:08,884 My daughter's father, 152 00:08:08,884 --> 00:08:11,056 he's 17 years my senior. 153 00:08:11,056 --> 00:08:15,780 The first time I had, you know, intercourse is when I got pregnant. 154 00:08:15,780 --> 00:08:20,504 My grandmother, at that point, encouraged abortion, 155 00:08:20,504 --> 00:08:23,401 advocated for it, demanded it... 156 00:08:24,676 --> 00:08:27,538 to the point of exhaustion on my end. 157 00:08:28,814 --> 00:08:32,814 It took me to a very lonely, ugly place... 158 00:08:33,606 --> 00:08:37,019 that lead me to eat. 159 00:08:38,553 --> 00:08:44,864 So, I went from being 270 pounds to 350 pounds 160 00:08:44,864 --> 00:08:52,036 the day my daughter was born, 9 pounds 13 ounces. A little girl wrapped up 161 00:08:52,036 --> 00:08:57,243 and put on my chest. And it was like love, like, "This is it. 162 00:08:57,243 --> 00:08:59,588 This is everything I needed." [chuckles] 163 00:08:59,588 --> 00:09:01,346 She was the missing piece. 164 00:09:01,346 --> 00:09:04,932 At 15, in my own mind, I was already an adult. 165 00:09:04,932 --> 00:09:08,864 My first job was at my grandmother's good friend's daycare 166 00:09:08,864 --> 00:09:11,657 and my daughter went to that daycare free of charge. 167 00:09:11,657 --> 00:09:13,174 Then, after high school, 168 00:09:13,174 --> 00:09:18,553 I started my work in the hospitality field that I'm currently in now. 169 00:09:18,553 --> 00:09:23,174 I, uh, applied at a local hotel, ran the front desk. 170 00:09:23,174 --> 00:09:25,450 -Thank you. Thank you, Abraham. -Mmm. 171 00:09:25,450 --> 00:09:27,484 -Mmm-hmm. -[Krystal] And then I moved out on my own 172 00:09:27,484 --> 00:09:31,174 and rented an apartment for the first time. A friend of mine 173 00:09:31,174 --> 00:09:35,070 asked her brother to come over and just have an appearance there 174 00:09:35,070 --> 00:09:38,346 so the neighbors saw a man around 175 00:09:38,346 --> 00:09:41,346 and not just a single mom living alone. 176 00:09:41,346 --> 00:09:45,346 And that introduction led into a 10-year relationship with him. 177 00:09:45,346 --> 00:09:48,450 In the beginning, he was nice. Then we moved 178 00:09:48,450 --> 00:09:51,657 out of Houston and away from my family. And then I realized 179 00:09:51,657 --> 00:09:53,415 he had a drug problem. 180 00:09:54,955 --> 00:09:58,162 When his habits were met, he was at his happiest. 181 00:09:58,162 --> 00:10:01,748 And then when he needed his addiction met, 182 00:10:01,748 --> 00:10:04,472 I'd get in my car and I'd leave. 183 00:10:04,472 --> 00:10:06,231 I'd go to the 24-hour diner. 184 00:10:06,231 --> 00:10:09,024 I could be in there an hour or two or three. 185 00:10:09,024 --> 00:10:10,748 Forever, as long as I needed to be there. 186 00:10:10,748 --> 00:10:12,334 And usually, when I would go in there, 187 00:10:12,334 --> 00:10:14,679 my favorite thing to get was the sampler, 188 00:10:14,679 --> 00:10:17,472 which is like a little bit of everything, like appetizers. 189 00:10:17,472 --> 00:10:21,058 And then I would eat cheese sticks, 190 00:10:21,058 --> 00:10:24,231 Southwest egg rolls, boneless wings. It can typically be shared 191 00:10:24,231 --> 00:10:27,541 by three people, but I would eat it by myself. 192 00:10:27,541 --> 00:10:29,645 You were supposed to go to Miss Jisty's. 193 00:10:29,645 --> 00:10:32,645 Don't interrupt my breakfast 'cause you know I get grouchy if I don't eat. 194 00:10:32,645 --> 00:10:35,541 I was able to escape that relationship finally. 195 00:10:35,541 --> 00:10:38,265 But it hurt me, it hurt my self-esteem. 196 00:10:38,435 --> 00:10:39,469 [sighs] 197 00:10:39,469 --> 00:10:42,331 I felt like I failed. 198 00:10:42,331 --> 00:10:45,849 I... Failure, in my life, has never been an option 199 00:10:45,849 --> 00:10:47,711 'cause my grandmother never allowed it. 200 00:10:48,329 --> 00:10:51,674 Bounce forward, I was 34 201 00:10:51,674 --> 00:10:56,709 and I was going into... towards 600 pounds at that point. 202 00:10:58,038 --> 00:11:02,625 I started having symptoms of headache, 203 00:11:02,625 --> 00:11:05,038 shortness of breath, chronic fatigue, 204 00:11:05,038 --> 00:11:09,349 and I started losing eyesight in my right eye. 205 00:11:09,349 --> 00:11:14,625 My local hospital diagnosed me with a severe fungal infection 206 00:11:14,625 --> 00:11:17,211 along with a brain tumor... 207 00:11:17,211 --> 00:11:20,556 that someone gets if they are living 208 00:11:20,556 --> 00:11:23,728 in a vicinity and breathing in, 209 00:11:23,728 --> 00:11:26,832 over a long period of time, black mold. 210 00:11:26,832 --> 00:11:32,763 After they removed the tumor, I moved to a new apartment to get away from the mold. 211 00:11:32,763 --> 00:11:35,004 -[Mark] Can I get that? -Yes, I'm so full. 212 00:11:35,004 --> 00:11:37,521 -Thank you so much. Breakfast was wonderful. -[Mark] No problem. 213 00:11:37,521 --> 00:11:39,452 I met Krystal through my brother. 214 00:11:39,929 --> 00:11:42,343 My brother worked at a hotel 215 00:11:42,343 --> 00:11:44,998 and, uh, Krystal worked there. 216 00:11:44,998 --> 00:11:47,101 I knew her for, like, five years, hanging out, 217 00:11:47,101 --> 00:11:49,653 and we got to know each other and we grew closer and closer. 218 00:11:49,653 --> 00:11:52,343 [Krystal] Intimacy was a slow transition. 219 00:11:52,343 --> 00:11:56,101 Our relationship was never based off of sex. 220 00:11:56,101 --> 00:11:59,136 Um, we had a deeper connection than that. 221 00:12:00,099 --> 00:12:01,996 [Mark] Yes, me and Krystal have a great sex life. 222 00:12:01,996 --> 00:12:04,686 We have a very wonderful sex life. We're just, uh... 223 00:12:06,193 --> 00:12:09,089 It would be better we had more movement and range. [chuckling] 224 00:12:09,089 --> 00:12:12,917 Whenever we lose this weight, and that's what's gonna happen, so... 225 00:12:12,917 --> 00:12:15,814 [Krystal] We have plenty of love in... 226 00:12:15,814 --> 00:12:18,124 in our relationship and in our marriage 227 00:12:18,124 --> 00:12:23,193 but weight loss for me and that intimate aspect of our marriage 228 00:12:23,193 --> 00:12:25,986 would significantly make it better... 229 00:12:25,986 --> 00:12:28,296 You know, make it better, in my opinion. 230 00:12:28,296 --> 00:12:29,676 [Jonathan] So, what's up? 231 00:12:30,499 --> 00:12:31,913 What we got planned for today? 232 00:12:31,913 --> 00:12:34,085 Maybe some grocery shopping. 233 00:12:34,085 --> 00:12:36,120 We gotta buy our fat people's staples. 234 00:12:36,120 --> 00:12:37,085 [Jonathan] Yeah, I want some pudding. 235 00:12:37,085 --> 00:12:38,292 Yeah. 236 00:12:38,292 --> 00:12:39,327 Pudding. 237 00:12:40,119 --> 00:12:41,153 [Krystal] All right. 238 00:12:46,496 --> 00:12:47,944 [Krystal breathing heavily] 239 00:13:00,801 --> 00:13:01,801 [Abraham] You in? 240 00:13:04,176 --> 00:13:05,797 [Mark] Krystal has challenges 241 00:13:05,797 --> 00:13:09,486 getting in the car, out of the car, she can't drive. 242 00:13:09,486 --> 00:13:11,900 As much as she does with her weight, 243 00:13:11,900 --> 00:13:15,038 it still limits her, you know, and it's hard on her every day. 244 00:13:16,790 --> 00:13:19,272 But, I mean, I'm there for her whatever she needs. 245 00:13:19,272 --> 00:13:21,065 [Krystal] Thank you, honey. 246 00:13:21,065 --> 00:13:22,721 [Mark] Uh, for going grocery shopping, 247 00:13:22,721 --> 00:13:26,203 I'd take her to the front of the store, drop her off. I help her shop, 248 00:13:26,203 --> 00:13:27,686 stand right next to her basket, 249 00:13:27,686 --> 00:13:30,203 whatever she needs me to go get, I shoot off, go get it... 250 00:13:31,268 --> 00:13:33,786 because I hate having to hear her, she's always in pain, 251 00:13:33,786 --> 00:13:35,958 she's always moaning 'cause of her weight, 252 00:13:35,958 --> 00:13:37,992 because it's hard for her to get up. 253 00:13:46,366 --> 00:13:48,090 Yeah. 254 00:13:48,090 --> 00:13:50,297 Here's your chance for stuff for your banana pudding. 255 00:13:50,297 --> 00:13:51,848 Puddin'! 256 00:13:53,233 --> 00:13:57,440 I'm not comfortable. I'm not secure with my weight or my body. 257 00:13:57,440 --> 00:14:01,130 -Which one you want, Krystal? Which one you want? -Blueberry. 258 00:14:01,130 --> 00:14:02,751 -Blueberry? -Yes, blueberry. 259 00:14:02,751 --> 00:14:04,440 Mmm. 260 00:14:04,440 --> 00:14:07,819 [Krystal] I want to be healthier so I can do more things with my husband. 261 00:14:07,819 --> 00:14:10,130 -I got your blueberry. I'm already on top of it. -Yeah. 262 00:14:10,130 --> 00:14:15,268 He deserves a wife that can match him in his physical appearance. 263 00:14:15,268 --> 00:14:19,130 He deserves a wife to be able to match him in physical activity. 264 00:14:19,130 --> 00:14:23,751 The big one. Everything's bigger in Texas, you know this. 265 00:14:23,751 --> 00:14:25,578 Touchdown. Come on, Jonathan. Bring it in. 266 00:14:25,578 --> 00:14:26,751 I got it. 267 00:14:26,751 --> 00:14:29,751 Food is very fun. 268 00:14:29,751 --> 00:14:32,751 -You never fail me. You already know what I love. -I know. 269 00:14:32,751 --> 00:14:35,682 Well, if she was to ask me right now to get her a... 270 00:14:35,682 --> 00:14:40,061 Whatever she wanted to ask me right now to get her, I will give it to her. 271 00:14:40,061 --> 00:14:43,923 -Krystal, we got the ice cream. -[gasping] 272 00:14:43,923 --> 00:14:46,854 Because Krystal is a amazing friend. 273 00:14:46,854 --> 00:14:49,440 She's been there with me through a lot. 274 00:14:49,440 --> 00:14:54,854 I like to see Krystal happy. If the food makes her happy, you know, whatever. 275 00:14:54,854 --> 00:14:57,613 -You want to check the receipt? -Yeah, that'd be good. 276 00:14:59,368 --> 00:15:01,472 -You ready? -I'm ready. 277 00:15:17,842 --> 00:15:19,497 Come on. 278 00:15:33,706 --> 00:15:36,981 [Mark] My wish for Krystal is she doesn't have to stay this way. 279 00:15:36,981 --> 00:15:41,188 When I look at Krystal, I see my wife, my future, my love. 280 00:15:41,188 --> 00:15:45,706 She pulled me out of a lot from when I... The way I used to live was ridiculous. 281 00:15:45,706 --> 00:15:51,016 But she's gotta realize that she needs help, we have to change up drastically. 282 00:15:51,016 --> 00:15:54,706 Hi, honey, I'm... [straining] I'm ready to eat some lunch right now, dear. 283 00:15:54,706 --> 00:15:57,602 [Mark] Krystal has definitely gained weight since I met her. 284 00:15:57,602 --> 00:15:59,809 She wasn't that big. She already can't breathe. 285 00:15:59,809 --> 00:16:02,602 -In her lungs, she has asthma. -Everything so perfectly. 286 00:16:02,602 --> 00:16:05,016 [Mark] And it's so easy for her to get sick, so... 287 00:16:05,016 --> 00:16:09,188 My biggest worry for her is that she gets bigger. 288 00:16:09,188 --> 00:16:11,430 It gets worse over time, her neuropathy, 289 00:16:11,430 --> 00:16:13,878 all her pain she has to deal with every day. 290 00:16:13,878 --> 00:16:17,912 She deserves to have freedom from all the weight. 291 00:16:17,912 --> 00:16:20,499 And I love all the food we cook and eat but, like, 292 00:16:20,499 --> 00:16:23,188 you know, I love my wife and I don't want any of that to happen to her, 293 00:16:23,188 --> 00:16:26,326 -so we're gonna make sure we do what we need to do. -Mmm. 294 00:16:27,174 --> 00:16:28,588 I know it's good. 295 00:16:28,588 --> 00:16:30,864 -It's wonderful. -I wish I had some. Mmm. 296 00:16:30,864 --> 00:16:32,381 Don't worry. Don't worry. 297 00:16:32,381 --> 00:16:35,278 -You just... Nah. All the... rotisserie. -When I'm done... When... 298 00:16:35,278 --> 00:16:37,519 When I'm done first, I'mma give you my leftovers. 299 00:16:37,519 --> 00:16:39,760 -Don't even worry about it. -All the "ritosserie" chicken. 300 00:16:39,760 --> 00:16:45,071 Uh, there's definitely a desire to be healthier physically. 301 00:16:45,071 --> 00:16:48,381 To have a stronger bonded physical relationship 302 00:16:48,381 --> 00:16:49,933 with my husband. Yes, there is. 303 00:16:50,567 --> 00:16:51,981 I'mma getcha some milk. 304 00:16:51,981 --> 00:16:53,671 [Krystal] I'd like to be able to give that to him. 305 00:16:53,671 --> 00:16:56,671 I want my husband to be fulfilled. 306 00:16:56,671 --> 00:16:58,981 Hopefully, with my change, you know, 307 00:16:58,981 --> 00:17:03,671 it... on my end, we can, you know, get closer. 308 00:17:03,671 --> 00:17:06,153 But, you know, hate to say it like this but, 309 00:17:06,153 --> 00:17:08,153 as much as I try to make excuses, 310 00:17:08,153 --> 00:17:11,050 it's hard for me to face the consequences 311 00:17:11,050 --> 00:17:16,084 of my bad relationship with food. I have to be realistic. 312 00:17:16,084 --> 00:17:17,946 I have to understand the fact that 313 00:17:17,946 --> 00:17:22,257 even though it's hard for me to admit it, I know I need to change. 314 00:17:22,257 --> 00:17:26,084 Food is just... It's hard for me to give up. 315 00:17:26,084 --> 00:17:30,395 But how I'm living right now can't go on much longer. 316 00:17:48,921 --> 00:17:51,921 I see his name on the building. We are here. 317 00:17:51,921 --> 00:17:54,232 Oh, God, I'm not ready for this. 318 00:17:54,232 --> 00:17:57,542 But I have to be ready. I have to be ready. 319 00:17:57,542 --> 00:18:00,956 I just have to keep repeating to myself, "I have to be ready." 320 00:18:00,956 --> 00:18:03,818 For the past few weeks, I've been trying to lose 321 00:18:03,818 --> 00:18:07,128 as much weight to try and get under 600. 322 00:18:07,128 --> 00:18:09,852 I wanna show Dr. Now I'm already committed 323 00:18:09,852 --> 00:18:12,163 to being healthy and getting better. 324 00:18:13,915 --> 00:18:18,502 I'm making Jonathan go with us today because he's my main enabler. 325 00:18:18,502 --> 00:18:21,777 And I want him to hear all of what Dr. Now says. 326 00:18:26,807 --> 00:18:28,048 You all right? 327 00:18:29,700 --> 00:18:32,114 It was a stressful ride. 328 00:18:32,114 --> 00:18:33,252 Yeah. 329 00:18:34,631 --> 00:18:35,631 I bet. 330 00:18:36,319 --> 00:18:37,457 I'm nervous. 331 00:18:39,214 --> 00:18:40,352 Krystal. 332 00:18:41,793 --> 00:18:43,345 -Hello. -Hello. 333 00:18:43,345 --> 00:18:45,689 [Krystal] I'm a little nervous 'cause it's pretty intimidating 334 00:18:45,689 --> 00:18:47,207 to be meeting Dr. Now. 335 00:18:47,207 --> 00:18:49,931 But I hope he's impressed with the progress 336 00:18:49,931 --> 00:18:51,931 that I've already been trying to make. 337 00:18:52,930 --> 00:18:56,240 I was 620 pounds the last time I was weighed. 338 00:18:58,098 --> 00:19:02,547 And I've been working hard the past few weeks to get under 600 pounds. 339 00:19:02,992 --> 00:19:04,026 [Jonathan] You got it. 340 00:19:12,021 --> 00:19:14,539 All right. Thank you. 341 00:19:21,015 --> 00:19:22,602 That's exciting. 342 00:19:23,600 --> 00:19:26,703 I can't believe it's paying off the way I really wanted it to. 343 00:19:34,348 --> 00:19:38,452 I hope that this is a good start on getting to where I need to go. 344 00:19:38,452 --> 00:19:40,590 And I just hope Dr. Now helps me 345 00:19:40,590 --> 00:19:44,417 and I can get the weight loss surgery sooner rather than later. 346 00:19:46,792 --> 00:19:47,896 [knocking at door] 347 00:19:50,419 --> 00:19:51,936 Hello. How you all doing? 348 00:19:51,936 --> 00:19:53,660 -How you doin'? -Hello. How are you today? 349 00:19:53,660 --> 00:19:57,660 -Good. Well, and you must be Krystal. -Yes, sir. 350 00:19:57,660 --> 00:20:01,143 Nice to meet you and looks like you have some support with you. 351 00:20:01,143 --> 00:20:03,557 So, who did you bring with you today? 352 00:20:03,557 --> 00:20:05,729 -This is my husband, Mark. -How you doin'? 353 00:20:05,729 --> 00:20:08,143 Nice to meet you. And the other gentleman? 354 00:20:08,143 --> 00:20:09,832 That's my best friend, Jonathan. 355 00:20:09,832 --> 00:20:13,453 Nice to meet you all. What brought you down to Houston? 356 00:20:13,453 --> 00:20:15,625 I wanna hear your opinion and I respect it, 357 00:20:15,625 --> 00:20:19,660 and I want to, uh, face the challenges 358 00:20:19,660 --> 00:20:22,660 in my weight that I'm currently facing. 359 00:20:22,660 --> 00:20:24,936 You're 5' 4'' tall, and you know what 360 00:20:24,936 --> 00:20:26,936 the normal weight for your height is? 361 00:20:26,936 --> 00:20:30,039 I would assume about 140 to 155. 362 00:20:30,039 --> 00:20:32,315 -140 is more like it. -Okay. 363 00:20:35,531 --> 00:20:37,599 ...with a BMI of 101. 364 00:20:37,599 --> 00:20:41,393 Over 100 is among the highest BMI we see. 365 00:20:41,393 --> 00:20:44,634 So, that means that you put an incredible amount 366 00:20:44,634 --> 00:20:47,737 of strain on your body with all that weight on you. 367 00:20:47,737 --> 00:20:52,013 So, what's going on with your eating habit that you got to this weight? 368 00:20:52,013 --> 00:20:57,048 My eating habits are terrible. It's all linked to past emotional trauma. 369 00:20:57,048 --> 00:20:58,703 Stress eating. 370 00:20:58,703 --> 00:21:02,703 It's a form of... of a coping mechanism that I... I'm aware that I do have. 371 00:21:02,703 --> 00:21:06,634 You already seem to be an expert in your situation, 372 00:21:06,634 --> 00:21:09,737 -you know what you're doing wrong so... -I do. 373 00:21:09,737 --> 00:21:12,048 ...what are you willing to do to change that? 374 00:21:12,908 --> 00:21:16,873 Revise my... my health plan. I need to, um... 375 00:21:18,794 --> 00:21:23,001 I need to do portion control and I need to choose better options. 376 00:21:23,001 --> 00:21:26,829 Well, you have been around the block and you know how things work. 377 00:21:26,829 --> 00:21:28,105 A little bit. 378 00:21:35,384 --> 00:21:39,074 I tried many things to try to lose the weight 379 00:21:39,074 --> 00:21:42,556 but I failed to confront my emotional trauma 380 00:21:42,556 --> 00:21:48,281 and to confront the reason and the motive behind why I stress eat, overeat, 381 00:21:48,281 --> 00:21:51,453 and, uh, over the years, just kept putting the weight on. 382 00:21:51,453 --> 00:21:57,763 What you have done to overcome that emotional trauma in the past? 383 00:21:57,763 --> 00:22:02,281 [sighing] I have sought, um, counseling, uh, on my own. 384 00:22:02,281 --> 00:22:05,763 I've also started to open up more to my husband 385 00:22:05,763 --> 00:22:08,763 about past traumas, past abuse, 386 00:22:08,763 --> 00:22:12,177 emotional, physical, all of that and, um, 387 00:22:12,177 --> 00:22:15,729 when you... When you talk about it it's easier to... 388 00:22:16,454 --> 00:22:18,454 It's easier to heal from it, so... 389 00:22:18,454 --> 00:22:21,454 Okay. And so, you're working on it there. 390 00:22:21,454 --> 00:22:23,522 -Yes. -What is the highest weight you have been? 391 00:22:23,522 --> 00:22:26,040 I was 629 pounds, I believe. 392 00:22:26,040 --> 00:22:28,074 You're working on the... 393 00:22:28,074 --> 00:22:29,833 -I have, I think. -...eating habit and everything? 394 00:22:29,833 --> 00:22:32,247 Yes. I have been... I've been... 395 00:22:32,247 --> 00:22:34,867 -Eating carbs. -...doing my best to follow a low carb diet, 396 00:22:34,867 --> 00:22:37,764 not necessarily a calorie-deficient diet. 397 00:22:37,764 --> 00:22:41,074 [Dr. Now] So, tell me, do you have any enablers in the house? 398 00:22:41,074 --> 00:22:43,350 -Yes, I do. -Who? 399 00:22:43,350 --> 00:22:47,557 Everyone. My whole family loves food. My husband, no. 400 00:22:47,557 --> 00:22:51,833 He doesn't live to eat, he eats to live. That's his motto. 401 00:22:51,833 --> 00:22:53,867 -So, who cooks in the household? -I do. 402 00:22:53,867 --> 00:22:57,350 I cook everything. I cook everything from breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 403 00:22:57,350 --> 00:23:00,040 No one at my house cooks other than myself. 404 00:23:00,040 --> 00:23:03,454 Then, start planning meals that are high-protein... 405 00:23:06,573 --> 00:23:08,401 -Yeah. -So, no carbs. 406 00:23:08,401 --> 00:23:09,642 -Gotcha. -[Mark] No carbs. 407 00:23:09,642 --> 00:23:13,676 Krystal will not be cooking big country dinners anymore. 408 00:23:13,676 --> 00:23:15,504 All right. And that makes sense. 409 00:23:15,504 --> 00:23:18,159 So, the first step in this whole process is 410 00:23:18,159 --> 00:23:21,607 you show me everything except for everything you're telling me. 411 00:23:21,607 --> 00:23:23,676 I need to see that you're willing 412 00:23:23,676 --> 00:23:26,469 to follow-up all the talk with some action. 413 00:23:26,469 --> 00:23:30,090 So, what I want you to lose is 60 pounds over the next two months. 414 00:23:30,090 --> 00:23:35,504 And if you follow the diet, you're gonna be able to lose 40 to 50 pounds easily 415 00:23:35,504 --> 00:23:37,297 -in a month, okay? -Okay. 416 00:23:37,297 --> 00:23:41,021 If you do that, then I will consider you for weight loss surgery. 417 00:23:41,021 --> 00:23:43,676 But after that, you need to keep working 418 00:23:43,676 --> 00:23:46,504 on the emotional issues that's driving you to eat. 419 00:23:46,504 --> 00:23:48,469 That's not gonna change with surgery, 420 00:23:48,469 --> 00:23:51,090 and it is something you still need to work on 421 00:23:51,090 --> 00:23:52,883 and go to therapy to address 422 00:23:52,883 --> 00:23:55,780 if you want to be successful for the long term. 423 00:23:55,780 --> 00:23:57,780 -You understand that? -Yes, sir. 424 00:23:57,780 --> 00:24:02,918 All right. So, uh, I'm gonna bring you some stuff to, uh, read 425 00:24:02,918 --> 00:24:04,401 and we will go over it 426 00:24:04,401 --> 00:24:06,883 -to make sure you understand it, okay? -Okay. 427 00:24:06,883 --> 00:24:10,090 All right. I'll bring there some stuff for you and then we go from there, okay? 428 00:24:10,090 --> 00:24:11,332 -Yes, sir. -Yeah. 429 00:24:11,332 --> 00:24:13,918 -All right, I'll be back. -[Mark] Thank you, Dr. Now. 430 00:24:14,848 --> 00:24:17,366 -[Jonathan sighing] Oh, man. -[Krystal sighing] 431 00:24:17,366 --> 00:24:19,228 -Yes. It's my fault. -It's partly my fault. 432 00:24:19,228 --> 00:24:23,848 -It's partly my fault. -No. It's my fault. I take blame. 433 00:24:23,848 --> 00:24:27,848 I am the only one who can decide what I eat and don't eat. 434 00:24:27,848 --> 00:24:31,848 Krystal seems to be self-aware of a lot of her issues 435 00:24:31,848 --> 00:24:34,952 and what's driving her to eat over the years. 436 00:24:34,952 --> 00:24:37,986 But that's not necessarily a good thing, 437 00:24:37,986 --> 00:24:40,331 because if she clearly understood 438 00:24:40,331 --> 00:24:43,745 what all the issues behind her overeating are, 439 00:24:43,745 --> 00:24:47,124 and known what to do, and still hasn't done it, 440 00:24:47,124 --> 00:24:48,676 that's very concerning. 441 00:24:48,676 --> 00:24:51,538 So, this is going to come down to whether 442 00:24:51,538 --> 00:24:54,676 she's telling me the truth about how motivated she is, 443 00:24:54,676 --> 00:24:57,986 and whether or not she's actually ready to change now, 444 00:24:57,986 --> 00:25:02,676 because for most of her life, that's clearly not been the case. 445 00:25:03,051 --> 00:25:04,086 All right. 446 00:25:08,818 --> 00:25:11,232 So, I got, um, my book. 447 00:25:11,232 --> 00:25:14,818 -Yes, sir. -I want you to go to Chapter 12. 448 00:25:14,818 --> 00:25:20,508 And that will give you all the exercises that you can do every day. 449 00:25:20,508 --> 00:25:23,956 -So, you start with that, okay? -Okay. 450 00:25:23,956 --> 00:25:28,232 -And then, I'm gonna give you this to read every day. -Thank you. 451 00:25:28,232 --> 00:25:33,129 And these, uh, first six pages explain what metabolism is. 452 00:25:33,129 --> 00:25:36,853 It seems like Krystal's relationship with her husband 453 00:25:36,853 --> 00:25:41,473 may be a significant catalyst for her to start losing weight. 454 00:25:46,809 --> 00:25:50,981 But ultimately, the only factor that is gonna matter is 455 00:25:50,981 --> 00:25:55,878 her determination to make the changes she needs to do this. 456 00:25:55,878 --> 00:25:59,360 I've got my homework and I've got my work cut out for me, 457 00:25:59,360 --> 00:26:02,567 but I thank you so much, Dr. Now, for the opportunity. 458 00:26:02,567 --> 00:26:04,912 -I really do. -Okay. Any other questions? 459 00:26:04,912 --> 00:26:07,705 No, sir. I don't have any questions at this time. 460 00:26:07,705 --> 00:26:11,188 I'm prepared, and thank you so much for giving me this... 461 00:26:11,188 --> 00:26:12,671 -this information. -Okay. All right. 462 00:26:12,671 --> 00:26:16,671 If you have any, uh, questions or do you need anything, give me a call. 463 00:26:16,671 --> 00:26:19,395 -Yes, sir. -So, I will see you in one month. 464 00:26:19,395 --> 00:26:20,602 -Okay? -I look forward to it. 465 00:26:20,602 --> 00:26:22,050 -Yes, sir. -Okay. 466 00:26:22,050 --> 00:26:24,705 [Mark] Yeah. Next month, we'll be back 50 pounds lighter, right? 467 00:26:24,705 --> 00:26:26,292 -Yeah. -Let me tell you something. 468 00:26:26,292 --> 00:26:31,395 I didn't even know how to feel about him looking dead at me and saying, 469 00:26:31,395 --> 00:26:33,567 "Well, you know, you're killing yourself." 470 00:26:33,567 --> 00:26:35,636 -Like, it was... it was really hard. -Mmm-hmm. Yeah. 471 00:26:37,389 --> 00:26:40,665 [Krystal] This time, I'm gonna change for good. 472 00:26:40,665 --> 00:26:43,630 With Dr. Now's help and my husband's support. 473 00:26:45,900 --> 00:26:48,348 I think this time around it's gonna stick 474 00:26:48,348 --> 00:26:50,211 and I'm gonna be able to do it. 475 00:26:51,381 --> 00:26:55,415 And I just have to, and I hope Jonathan supports me. 476 00:26:57,750 --> 00:27:00,578 I'd rather have him by my side doing this, 477 00:27:00,578 --> 00:27:03,268 but if not, I'll do what I have to do 478 00:27:03,268 --> 00:27:05,992 because this is a chance I needed. 479 00:27:07,127 --> 00:27:11,678 And I'm going to take it and change my life no matter what. 480 00:27:12,640 --> 00:27:15,019 I'm not gonna miss this chance. 481 00:27:33,079 --> 00:27:35,182 -Honey. -[Mark] Yeah? 482 00:27:35,182 --> 00:27:38,113 Do you wanna come and do some of these exercises with me today? 483 00:27:38,113 --> 00:27:39,148 [Mark] Yes. 484 00:27:39,148 --> 00:27:41,906 -Oh, awesome. -I'm excited. Let's get this. 485 00:27:41,906 --> 00:27:44,492 -Here, let's pick out a few. -What we gonna get? 486 00:27:44,492 --> 00:27:48,217 -Okay. -Are you gonna do no weights? Gonna do some stretches? 487 00:27:48,217 --> 00:27:51,389 -Start with neck rotations? -Yeah, yeah. We'll do that one. 488 00:27:51,389 --> 00:27:52,699 -Okay. -Gonna do shoulders? 489 00:27:52,699 --> 00:27:56,113 It says, "Slowly turn your head side to side. 490 00:27:56,113 --> 00:27:58,699 Twenty times, three times a day." Okay. Let's do this. 491 00:27:58,699 --> 00:28:00,665 -Twenty times, three times a day. -Yeah. 492 00:28:00,665 --> 00:28:02,389 -So, one. -Ready? One. 493 00:28:02,389 --> 00:28:03,941 -Two. -Two. 494 00:28:03,941 --> 00:28:07,113 [Krystal] It's been a few days since my appointment with Dr. Now. 495 00:28:07,113 --> 00:28:10,217 And me and my husband have made a lot of changes. 496 00:28:10,442 --> 00:28:12,029 Seven, seven. 497 00:28:12,029 --> 00:28:15,029 [Krystal] There is no junk food in the house anymore. 498 00:28:15,029 --> 00:28:18,201 Mark is in charge of the food, and we're only gonna eat healthy stuff. 499 00:28:18,201 --> 00:28:20,063 -Twenty, twenty. -Twenty, twenty. 500 00:28:20,063 --> 00:28:22,546 -Yeah, 'cause it says 20, repeat 20. -All right. 501 00:28:22,546 --> 00:28:25,753 [Krystal] And he's also gonna help me with my workouts everyday. 502 00:28:25,753 --> 00:28:28,960 -One, two, three... -One, two, three... 503 00:28:28,960 --> 00:28:33,235 [Krystal] That's the hardest thing for me to do because I don't like exercise. 504 00:28:33,235 --> 00:28:35,856 Seven, seven. Eight, eight. 505 00:28:35,856 --> 00:28:39,063 Dr. Now gave me a goal to reach, and I've got to reach it. 506 00:28:39,063 --> 00:28:44,546 So, being disciplined and doing my workouts three times a day 507 00:28:44,546 --> 00:28:48,960 is key to reaching that goal, and that's what I plan to do. 508 00:28:48,960 --> 00:28:51,408 -One, two! -One, one. 509 00:28:51,408 --> 00:28:57,132 -Three... -Two, two. Three, three. Four... 510 00:28:57,132 --> 00:29:00,753 [Krystal] It was more of a burning workout than I expected. 511 00:29:00,753 --> 00:29:04,167 It's actually something that I realized that I can actually do. 512 00:29:04,167 --> 00:29:06,753 -I broke out a sweat, honey. -[Mark] You need a water, babe? 513 00:29:06,753 --> 00:29:09,098 -Yeah. -I'll get some water. 514 00:29:09,988 --> 00:29:12,919 Since I did it, right there, that's motivation for me 515 00:29:12,919 --> 00:29:15,194 to just go ahead and do the workouts. 516 00:29:15,194 --> 00:29:18,194 I'm with my husband, so I don't look silly, you know? 517 00:29:18,194 --> 00:29:21,712 And I, I don't need to be insecure or feel out of place doing it. 518 00:29:21,712 --> 00:29:24,126 And it's something that I can physically do. 519 00:29:24,126 --> 00:29:27,505 I'm gonna go ahead and uh, get my, my meal ready. 520 00:29:27,505 --> 00:29:29,988 -Get your meal ready. -Yes. 521 00:29:29,988 --> 00:29:34,194 Did you need your, uh, your instructions? 522 00:29:34,194 --> 00:29:36,022 Yeah, bring my book out, please. 523 00:29:36,022 --> 00:29:40,022 [amusing instrumental music playing] 524 00:29:40,022 --> 00:29:43,160 [Krystal] I had a talk with my family, and they all understand 525 00:29:43,160 --> 00:29:46,505 that the big meals are gone for now. 526 00:29:46,505 --> 00:29:48,298 We're all going to eat healthy, 527 00:29:48,298 --> 00:29:50,298 and they're on board with that. 528 00:29:50,298 --> 00:29:53,884 Dr. Now said, "Attitude is everything." 529 00:29:53,884 --> 00:29:56,022 And I have to embrace that. 530 00:29:56,022 --> 00:29:58,436 So we have a half a cup here, 531 00:29:58,947 --> 00:30:00,360 of boneless chicken. 532 00:30:00,360 --> 00:30:02,464 [Krystal] The other big change right now is that 533 00:30:02,464 --> 00:30:06,671 Jonathan is not going to come around, for the time being. 534 00:30:06,671 --> 00:30:09,774 We all had a long talk, and as much as I love him, 535 00:30:09,774 --> 00:30:12,878 he's too much of a crutch for me when I'm weak. 536 00:30:12,878 --> 00:30:15,533 And I know, when he's around, and I have a craving 537 00:30:15,533 --> 00:30:17,981 and I want candy or anything like that, 538 00:30:17,981 --> 00:30:21,257 he's gonna hook me up with whatever I want to eat. 539 00:30:21,257 --> 00:30:24,533 So, we have to learn to be friends in a healthy way. 540 00:30:24,533 --> 00:30:27,636 And that's not happening overnight. 541 00:30:27,636 --> 00:30:31,360 So, for right now, we need to spend some time apart. 542 00:30:31,360 --> 00:30:34,257 I don't want that to last, because he is my best friend. 543 00:30:34,257 --> 00:30:37,774 Because sometimes, people who care about each other 544 00:30:37,774 --> 00:30:39,947 need to spend some time apart. 545 00:30:39,947 --> 00:30:41,774 So, as much as I'll miss him, 546 00:30:41,774 --> 00:30:45,567 I'm excited about the steps I'm taking to get my life together. 547 00:30:45,567 --> 00:30:48,671 And get healthy so I'll have a longer life. 548 00:30:49,524 --> 00:30:52,662 Food is not life. Food is not everything. 549 00:30:52,662 --> 00:30:56,041 It is just a small part of your life. 550 00:30:56,041 --> 00:30:59,282 That's a big realization for somebody who struggles with food. 551 00:31:00,347 --> 00:31:01,485 [grunts] 552 00:31:01,966 --> 00:31:03,345 She's eating her salad. 553 00:31:03,345 --> 00:31:05,794 -I am. -[Mark] She's being a healthy mama. 554 00:31:07,031 --> 00:31:08,445 [Krystal] I'm trying to be! 555 00:31:10,333 --> 00:31:12,126 He'll take these phones. He likes phones. 556 00:31:12,126 --> 00:31:14,920 [amusing instrumental music playing] 557 00:31:14,920 --> 00:31:16,954 [phone ringing] 558 00:31:16,954 --> 00:31:20,058 Thank you for calling, this is Krystal. How may I assist you today? 559 00:31:21,502 --> 00:31:24,674 Yes, sir. So, check-in starts at 2pm. 560 00:31:26,222 --> 00:31:27,567 Yes, sir. Thank you. 561 00:31:29,148 --> 00:31:31,527 [Krystal] I've had a lot more energy recently, 562 00:31:31,527 --> 00:31:34,251 and I feel like I'm losing a lot of weight. 563 00:31:34,728 --> 00:31:36,211 Dropping off a package? 564 00:31:36,211 --> 00:31:38,521 -That's awesome. Do I need to sign anything? -Sure. 565 00:31:38,521 --> 00:31:40,314 -Thank you. -You're welcome. 566 00:31:41,273 --> 00:31:42,480 Gonna put this... 567 00:31:42,480 --> 00:31:47,480 [pleasant music playing] 568 00:31:47,480 --> 00:31:51,963 Hotel work can be a challenge, here, we offer the guests convenience. 569 00:31:52,303 --> 00:31:53,924 Uh, that means snacks. 570 00:31:55,174 --> 00:31:57,484 [Krystal] If you eat those chips that are four feet away, 571 00:31:57,484 --> 00:31:59,002 Dr. Now is gonna know. 572 00:31:59,002 --> 00:32:02,795 Eventually, it's gonna catch up to me, so uh, along with that, 573 00:32:02,795 --> 00:32:08,070 the biggest challenge has been keeping up with everything on the days I've worked. 574 00:32:08,070 --> 00:32:12,346 Mainly, with my exercise. And that's because I have to go in early, 575 00:32:12,346 --> 00:32:14,795 and I just don't have time to do them. 576 00:32:14,795 --> 00:32:18,691 And then, when I get home, I'm way too tired. 577 00:32:18,691 --> 00:32:22,002 My husband suggested to me that I try to find moments 578 00:32:22,002 --> 00:32:24,381 to do little bits of the workout. 579 00:32:25,996 --> 00:32:27,064 One. 580 00:32:27,064 --> 00:32:28,099 Two. 581 00:32:28,099 --> 00:32:29,271 Three. 582 00:32:29,271 --> 00:32:30,513 Four. 583 00:32:30,853 --> 00:32:31,887 Five. 584 00:32:31,887 --> 00:32:32,956 Six. 585 00:32:32,956 --> 00:32:34,404 Seven. 586 00:32:34,404 --> 00:32:36,784 This is what Dr. Now says I have to do, this is what I'm gonna do. 587 00:32:38,229 --> 00:32:39,367 One. 588 00:32:39,987 --> 00:32:41,159 Two. 589 00:32:41,563 --> 00:32:42,804 Three. 590 00:32:42,804 --> 00:32:45,356 And, hi! I'm doing my workouts, doing my workouts. Hi! 591 00:32:45,356 --> 00:32:48,252 [Krystal] So, I'm doing that for the moment and when it gets slow, 592 00:32:48,252 --> 00:32:50,735 I try to do even more of the workout. 593 00:32:50,735 --> 00:32:52,287 So, that's helped a ton. 594 00:32:56,725 --> 00:33:00,001 He's hoping that if I build up my stamina enough, 595 00:33:00,001 --> 00:33:02,622 we can join a 24-hour gym. 596 00:33:02,622 --> 00:33:06,484 And I'll eventually have the energy to be able to go with him at night. 597 00:33:09,443 --> 00:33:11,167 -[Krystal] Hi, honey! -[Mark] Hi, babe. 598 00:33:14,330 --> 00:33:17,433 [yawns] That's a long day. 599 00:33:17,433 --> 00:33:21,226 [Krystal] I gotta go home, and we got a good, healthy meal planned! 600 00:33:21,226 --> 00:33:22,537 [Mark] Yes! 601 00:33:23,224 --> 00:33:26,259 [upbeat music playing] 602 00:33:36,314 --> 00:33:39,314 My diet has been actually going really well. 603 00:33:39,314 --> 00:33:42,831 I thought that I would struggle 604 00:33:43,827 --> 00:33:45,931 with restriction of food, 605 00:33:46,824 --> 00:33:49,169 and the portion size. 606 00:33:49,900 --> 00:33:54,900 But, miraculously, I really don't. 607 00:33:54,900 --> 00:33:59,934 And even though my kids and my family eat what they want around me, 608 00:33:59,934 --> 00:34:02,175 I thought I would have a lot more temptation. 609 00:34:02,175 --> 00:34:05,693 I thought I would have to uh, fight myself more. 610 00:34:05,693 --> 00:34:08,589 But, uh, I really-- 611 00:34:08,589 --> 00:34:11,072 I really had a goal in mind. 612 00:34:11,072 --> 00:34:14,934 And I really just kept that goal and I wanted Dr. Now to see 613 00:34:14,934 --> 00:34:19,486 that I was taking, taking the journey serious and taking his advice. 614 00:34:19,486 --> 00:34:24,520 [pensive music playing] 615 00:34:25,997 --> 00:34:27,066 [Krystal] Yeah. 616 00:34:27,788 --> 00:34:29,478 Yeah, you're good. 617 00:34:29,787 --> 00:34:31,201 You ready? 618 00:34:34,128 --> 00:34:37,680 -Uh... Let's go in here. -Come on, honey. 619 00:34:41,260 --> 00:34:42,881 Hello. 620 00:34:47,564 --> 00:34:50,668 -So you lost some weight, huh? -[chuckles softly] I feel like it. 621 00:34:51,527 --> 00:34:52,803 Krystal? 622 00:34:55,740 --> 00:34:57,947 -Doing the thing. -Hello again. 623 00:34:57,947 --> 00:34:59,085 Hello! How are you? 624 00:34:59,085 --> 00:35:01,085 -Doing good today. -Great. 625 00:35:01,085 --> 00:35:04,740 [Krystal] At my last appointment, I was 592. 626 00:35:04,740 --> 00:35:07,637 And I was supposed to lose 60 pounds by today. 627 00:35:07,637 --> 00:35:11,430 And if I did that, I'll be down to 532. 628 00:35:11,430 --> 00:35:15,119 Okay, I'mma zero it out, and then we'll get on the scale. 629 00:35:15,119 --> 00:35:17,706 -Hold my bag. -Got your bag. 630 00:35:17,706 --> 00:35:19,223 Okay. I'm ready. 631 00:35:19,223 --> 00:35:22,637 [sighs softly] Let's do this. 632 00:35:22,637 --> 00:35:24,154 [chuckles softly] 633 00:35:26,315 --> 00:35:28,729 [Krystal] For me, the goal was a big ask. 634 00:35:28,729 --> 00:35:31,626 Because I've never lost that much, that fast. 635 00:35:31,626 --> 00:35:35,626 So, I made a lot of changes that were big steps for me. 636 00:35:35,626 --> 00:35:38,764 So I'm just really hoping that it was enough. 637 00:35:45,926 --> 00:35:49,823 [gripping instrumental music playing] 638 00:35:53,567 --> 00:35:58,602 [Krystal] I'm at Dr. Now's, ready to find out if I made it to my goal or not. 639 00:35:58,602 --> 00:36:02,084 I was supposed to lose 60 pounds by today. 640 00:36:02,084 --> 00:36:05,809 And if I did that, I'll be down to 532. 641 00:36:10,388 --> 00:36:11,629 Hmm. 642 00:36:13,799 --> 00:36:15,626 That's a loss. That's good. 643 00:36:16,264 --> 00:36:17,161 Hmm. 644 00:36:17,161 --> 00:36:18,575 I've been starving. 645 00:36:18,575 --> 00:36:19,782 [all laughing] 646 00:36:19,782 --> 00:36:22,230 -Sticking to the diet, yeah. -Yes! 647 00:36:22,230 --> 00:36:23,782 You made it. 648 00:36:23,782 --> 00:36:26,126 -Okay. -Awesome, babe. 649 00:36:26,126 --> 00:36:27,782 -We go into room five. -Okay. 650 00:36:27,782 --> 00:36:29,644 -Room five. -Room five. 651 00:36:29,644 --> 00:36:31,126 [pensive music playing] 652 00:36:31,126 --> 00:36:32,954 [Krystal] While that's not quite to my goal, 653 00:36:32,954 --> 00:36:35,195 but I'm still really happy about that. 654 00:36:36,020 --> 00:36:38,847 It's a big drop, and I'm proud of myself. 655 00:36:39,945 --> 00:36:42,566 And I hope Dr. Now is proud of me, too. 656 00:36:42,566 --> 00:36:45,290 Because I really want him to be proud of me. 657 00:36:48,623 --> 00:36:53,898 I think he may want to see a little bit more loss for me, before my surgery. 658 00:36:53,898 --> 00:36:56,243 But I'm hoping it's enough to convince him 659 00:36:56,243 --> 00:36:59,381 that I've made the changes that I need, and I'm serious. 660 00:37:03,030 --> 00:37:04,651 [knocking at door] 661 00:37:07,265 --> 00:37:08,851 Hello, how y'all doing? 662 00:37:08,851 --> 00:37:11,816 -Hi, Dr. Now. -Hey. 663 00:37:11,816 --> 00:37:16,368 -All right, eh, Krystal. I see you lost some weight. -Yes. 664 00:37:16,368 --> 00:37:20,920 -Well, what changes you have made so far? -Everything. [chuckles softly] 665 00:37:20,920 --> 00:37:24,023 -Well? -A lot. I've made a lot of changes. 666 00:37:24,023 --> 00:37:28,541 -Yes, I did. I read your book, front to back, multiple times. -[Dr. Now] Okay. 667 00:37:28,541 --> 00:37:30,541 -Okay. -Yes, I did. 668 00:37:30,541 --> 00:37:34,713 Well, I am pleased to see that you lost a good amount of weight. 669 00:37:34,713 --> 00:37:37,368 So, this is very encouraging. 670 00:37:37,368 --> 00:37:41,265 [Dr. Now] But, it's still a little short of 60 pounds you were supposed to lose. 671 00:37:41,265 --> 00:37:45,679 You should have been able to lose over 100 pounds, if you stuck to do diet. 672 00:37:45,679 --> 00:37:48,541 So I want to see a little bit more progress from you, 673 00:37:48,541 --> 00:37:52,437 and if you show me that, then I'm going to approve you for weight loss surgery. 674 00:37:52,437 --> 00:37:54,472 -You are? -Yes. 675 00:37:54,472 --> 00:37:55,885 Oh, my goodness! 676 00:37:55,885 --> 00:37:59,575 -But first, you need to lose 30 more pounds, okay? -Yes, sir. 677 00:37:59,575 --> 00:38:03,782 Okay? That should be very easy because I'm gonna give you two months to do that. 678 00:38:03,782 --> 00:38:07,127 And show me that you're gonna stick with it, and keep making progress. 679 00:38:07,127 --> 00:38:09,747 Yes, sir. My husband wants me to exercise more. 680 00:38:09,747 --> 00:38:14,127 So, we're looking at joining a 24-hour gym so I can workout 681 00:38:14,127 --> 00:38:15,851 outside of my work hours. 682 00:38:15,851 --> 00:38:17,679 Okay, good. 683 00:38:17,679 --> 00:38:20,161 -So, everything looking good for you. -Yes. 684 00:38:20,161 --> 00:38:25,058 So uh, keep it up. And lose at least 30 pounds in two months. 685 00:38:25,058 --> 00:38:27,954 -Okay. -All right, if you need anything, give me a call. 686 00:38:27,954 --> 00:38:29,989 -Yes, sir. Thank you. -You're welcome. 687 00:38:30,363 --> 00:38:31,501 [Krystal] All right. 688 00:38:31,501 --> 00:38:33,846 [solemn instrumental music playing] 689 00:38:33,846 --> 00:38:36,191 -[Mark] That's good. -[Krystal] Mm-hmm. 690 00:38:36,191 --> 00:38:39,984 Are you ready? We're one step closer. 691 00:38:39,984 --> 00:38:42,156 -Yeah, I'm ready. -So now, I do tests. 692 00:38:42,156 --> 00:38:44,398 Maybe another month of dieting. 693 00:38:44,398 --> 00:38:46,880 Well, we're gonna have to diet all the way, all the through. 694 00:38:46,880 --> 00:38:49,984 Up until the surgery, and all the way after surgery. 695 00:38:49,984 --> 00:38:51,880 It's a lifestyle change. It's not a diet. 696 00:38:51,880 --> 00:38:53,605 -Yeah -So. 697 00:38:53,605 --> 00:38:55,742 -It's a better way of looking at it. -Yes. 698 00:38:55,742 --> 00:38:59,087 She's learning and seeing her strengths. 699 00:38:59,087 --> 00:39:02,605 Especially when it comes to losing the weight, and now, she can see she can. 700 00:39:02,605 --> 00:39:05,639 It's definitely given her the courage. 701 00:39:05,639 --> 00:39:09,846 I am proud of Krystal for making a lot of hard changes she needed 702 00:39:09,846 --> 00:39:12,191 to get on the right path with her health. 703 00:39:12,191 --> 00:39:15,742 I know a lot of that couldn't have been easy for her. 704 00:39:15,742 --> 00:39:19,156 Especially changing dynamics with relationships. 705 00:39:19,156 --> 00:39:23,467 So, she's done well and I am optimistic with her progress. 706 00:39:23,467 --> 00:39:27,156 If she got a little closer to the goal I have given her, 707 00:39:27,156 --> 00:39:29,984 I would have approved her for weight loss surgery today. 708 00:39:29,984 --> 00:39:34,398 Because the reality is, she should have lost a lot more if she had made 709 00:39:34,398 --> 00:39:36,191 all the changes she should have. 710 00:39:36,191 --> 00:39:38,605 But Krystal at least showed me she has taken 711 00:39:38,605 --> 00:39:41,053 some important steps in the right direction 712 00:39:41,053 --> 00:39:44,087 with what she has started to change, and so, 713 00:39:44,087 --> 00:39:46,294 she's moving in the right direction. 714 00:39:46,294 --> 00:39:50,708 And if she sticks with it, and shows me she's gonna keep working at things, 715 00:39:50,708 --> 00:39:55,432 by losing another 30 pounds, then, we will move ahead with her weight loss surgery. 716 00:39:56,280 --> 00:39:58,487 [Krystal] Dr. Now gave me another goal. 717 00:39:58,487 --> 00:40:01,280 He wants me to lose an additional 30 pounds. 718 00:40:01,280 --> 00:40:05,280 I achieved 24 pounds in under 30 days. 719 00:40:05,280 --> 00:40:08,797 I think I can definitely hit 30 pounds in 30 days. 720 00:40:11,430 --> 00:40:13,119 [Krystal] Thank you, honey. 721 00:40:13,119 --> 00:40:16,223 So, I'm gonna keep what I'm doing on the diet, exactly the way I'm doing it. 722 00:40:16,223 --> 00:40:17,912 I'm gonna use the tools that I have. 723 00:40:17,912 --> 00:40:20,912 I'm going to up my exercise routine, 724 00:40:20,912 --> 00:40:24,464 I'm gonna try to find windows of time to work out in between 725 00:40:24,464 --> 00:40:28,326 my kids' schedule, my work schedules, and things like that. 726 00:40:28,326 --> 00:40:31,843 I've got to get out of my comfort zones. 727 00:40:31,843 --> 00:40:35,740 [upbeat music playing] 728 00:40:36,230 --> 00:40:38,713 [soft music playing] 729 00:40:38,713 --> 00:40:40,023 [Mark] How much farther do we go? 730 00:40:40,023 --> 00:40:41,816 [Krystal] You're gonna go left on Strawberry. 731 00:40:41,816 --> 00:40:42,816 [Mark] Right. 732 00:40:42,816 --> 00:40:45,196 [Krystal] I'm gonna see if I like it here. 733 00:40:45,196 --> 00:40:48,403 And it's really hard for me to workout at home, 734 00:40:48,403 --> 00:40:51,713 because I'm, I'm in that mom role. 735 00:40:51,713 --> 00:40:55,816 And I can't ever, like, turn my attention away from the kids 736 00:40:55,816 --> 00:40:59,816 long enough to workout. I want to be able to focus on me for a change. 737 00:40:59,816 --> 00:41:01,506 Yeah. 738 00:41:01,506 --> 00:41:04,713 [Krystal] Working out has always been something I hated with a passion. 739 00:41:07,188 --> 00:41:08,188 [Krystal] Okay. 740 00:41:08,188 --> 00:41:10,222 But with the exercises I've been doing, 741 00:41:10,222 --> 00:41:12,360 I'm starting not to hate it as much. 742 00:41:13,870 --> 00:41:15,353 -Here we are. -Come on, honey. 743 00:41:15,353 --> 00:41:17,835 [Krystal] And I've been trying to build up my stamina 744 00:41:17,835 --> 00:41:20,594 to the point where I can handle a gym workout. 745 00:41:20,594 --> 00:41:22,387 Hi, welcome to Delta Athletics! 746 00:41:22,387 --> 00:41:24,525 -Hi! How are you today? -Good, how about yourself? 747 00:41:24,525 --> 00:41:26,008 -Doing good. -Great. 748 00:41:26,008 --> 00:41:29,249 -So, we're out in the area, scouting new gyms. -Yeah, of course. 749 00:41:29,249 --> 00:41:32,042 We came to see, you know, what it's about. 750 00:41:32,042 --> 00:41:33,870 Anything, you're more than welcome to grab, 751 00:41:33,870 --> 00:41:36,077 and also do exercise indoor and outdoor as well. 752 00:41:36,077 --> 00:41:37,559 So there is gonna be a lot of sweating. 753 00:41:37,559 --> 00:41:39,663 [Mark] Y'all have, y'all have cardio like 754 00:41:39,663 --> 00:41:40,939 -to walk? Treadmills? -Yes, we do have, uh, 755 00:41:40,939 --> 00:41:43,628 elliptical machines, treadmills, and the stair masters. 756 00:41:43,628 --> 00:41:45,491 -Oh, okay. -Okay. Thank you. 757 00:41:45,491 --> 00:41:47,939 -You're welcome. -Thank you. 758 00:41:47,939 --> 00:41:50,663 -Well... -I think I'm ready for this. 759 00:41:50,663 --> 00:41:53,284 That's just this part, I think there's... 760 00:41:53,284 --> 00:41:56,766 Must be that, but we're going with the cardio... Here we go. 761 00:41:56,766 --> 00:41:59,318 -And the treadmills. -This is your... 762 00:42:00,332 --> 00:42:01,745 This is us. 763 00:42:01,745 --> 00:42:03,642 -What? -This is where we start, huh? 764 00:42:03,642 --> 00:42:05,952 -Yeah, so let's... -This is definitely where you want to start. 765 00:42:05,952 --> 00:42:07,470 Let's do this. 766 00:42:07,470 --> 00:42:10,228 Yeah, you just stay on the sides so whenever it's going you don't... 767 00:42:10,228 --> 00:42:12,504 Mark! This ain't my first time. Let's do this. 768 00:42:12,504 --> 00:42:13,401 -Okay. -Come on. 769 00:42:13,401 --> 00:42:16,538 -Low would be the best -All right. 770 00:42:16,538 --> 00:42:20,607 I guess that... Yeah, go ahead. Walk. Come on, you got this. 771 00:42:20,607 --> 00:42:21,883 Ah, okay. 772 00:42:22,640 --> 00:42:23,674 [screaming] 773 00:42:24,052 --> 00:42:25,086 Man. 774 00:42:25,568 --> 00:42:26,602 Okay. 775 00:42:28,024 --> 00:42:29,438 Okay, that's not so bad. 776 00:42:29,438 --> 00:42:32,713 Yeah, you're putting a stop to this thing. 777 00:42:32,713 --> 00:42:34,575 I know, right? 778 00:42:34,575 --> 00:42:36,920 Whenever, but let's just see how far we can get. 779 00:42:36,920 --> 00:42:39,024 I'm gonna do it with you. 780 00:42:39,024 --> 00:42:44,024 [Krystal] My husband has been really wanting to do real workouts with me. 781 00:42:44,024 --> 00:42:47,920 I know us being able to do things together makes him happy. 782 00:42:47,920 --> 00:42:51,438 -And it makes me happy. -You good, babe? 783 00:42:51,438 --> 00:42:55,610 [Krystal] So that's been a big motivation for me, to push myself and work hard. 784 00:42:55,610 --> 00:42:58,058 And it's fun to see it pay off like this. 785 00:43:04,313 --> 00:43:06,382 Where I'm getting my stamina up, 786 00:43:06,382 --> 00:43:09,279 and getting to where I can and want to do things. 787 00:43:09,279 --> 00:43:11,451 I never thought I could. 788 00:43:11,451 --> 00:43:14,106 So I'm excited and I'm gonna keep working hard 789 00:43:14,106 --> 00:43:15,796 to make even more progress. 790 00:43:15,796 --> 00:43:17,692 Are we doing anything else, honey? 791 00:43:17,692 --> 00:43:19,106 Yes, we gotta do the upper body, 792 00:43:19,106 --> 00:43:21,348 we're gonna do some bicep curls. 793 00:43:22,172 --> 00:43:24,655 -Okay. Yes. -Oh, you need help down? 794 00:43:25,479 --> 00:43:27,928 Help me down. Okay. 795 00:43:28,442 --> 00:43:29,476 Let's see. 796 00:43:33,954 --> 00:43:35,334 Right here. 797 00:43:35,677 --> 00:43:36,988 So you... 798 00:43:38,389 --> 00:43:39,561 What do you have? 799 00:43:39,561 --> 00:43:40,975 I got tens, you wanna do the tens? 800 00:43:40,975 --> 00:43:42,216 No, are you crazy? 801 00:43:42,216 --> 00:43:45,630 All right, you ready? Straight-legged, shoulders apart. 802 00:43:45,630 --> 00:43:47,147 Okay. 803 00:43:47,147 --> 00:43:48,733 Bam. Oh, you wanna do both of them? 804 00:43:48,733 --> 00:43:50,147 -One. -One. 805 00:43:50,147 --> 00:43:51,216 -Two. -Two. 806 00:43:51,491 --> 00:43:52,560 -Three. -Three. 807 00:43:53,474 --> 00:43:54,405 -Four. -Four. 808 00:43:54,405 --> 00:43:56,129 Don't slouch so much, make sure you... 809 00:43:56,129 --> 00:43:56,853 Five. 810 00:43:56,853 --> 00:43:58,957 -Control it. Yeah. -Six. 811 00:43:58,957 --> 00:44:01,543 [Krystal] I'm really glad I got to go to the gym with my husband. 812 00:44:01,543 --> 00:44:04,439 It was a bonding experience, he's a goofball. 813 00:44:04,439 --> 00:44:08,233 He made me feel comfortable, it was like I had a friend to go with. 814 00:44:08,233 --> 00:44:10,439 I definitely look forward to going to the gym 815 00:44:10,439 --> 00:44:12,371 with my husband more in the future. 816 00:44:13,150 --> 00:44:14,494 -Eight. -Eight. 817 00:44:14,494 --> 00:44:16,460 She did better than I thought, I've been wanting her to like, 818 00:44:16,460 --> 00:44:18,150 start getting, taking it serious. 819 00:44:18,150 --> 00:44:21,253 I didn't think she was expecting to work out as much, I'm glad she did. 820 00:44:21,253 --> 00:44:23,322 She busted a sweat, so... [chuckles] 821 00:44:23,322 --> 00:44:25,115 That was a good workout, your first workout. 822 00:44:25,115 --> 00:44:26,667 Yes. Sweaty. 823 00:44:27,009 --> 00:44:28,422 It was great. 824 00:44:28,422 --> 00:44:31,354 That was probably the best workout of my life. 825 00:44:33,039 --> 00:44:35,867 So this is kicking my butt, but in a good way. 826 00:44:37,130 --> 00:44:39,337 I'm loving that I'm pushing myself 827 00:44:39,337 --> 00:44:42,130 and what I'm able to do because of that. 828 00:44:42,130 --> 00:44:47,440 Next time, I'm gonna order us some '80s matching workout outfits. 829 00:44:47,440 --> 00:44:48,785 Hey, I'm down. 830 00:45:08,662 --> 00:45:12,318 [Krystal] Are we ready to see our favorite doctor? 831 00:45:13,279 --> 00:45:14,693 Are you ready, Mark? 832 00:45:15,311 --> 00:45:16,793 Yeah. 833 00:45:16,793 --> 00:45:19,586 Okay. And I'm pretty sure he's gonna check my weight. 834 00:45:20,342 --> 00:45:23,239 So, hopefully he's happy with... 835 00:45:24,097 --> 00:45:26,304 -Yeah. -...my progress at this point. 836 00:45:27,673 --> 00:45:29,087 This week, 837 00:45:29,087 --> 00:45:32,362 unfortunately, I've been a little under the weather. 838 00:45:32,362 --> 00:45:36,190 I couldn't workout as much as I wanted to this week, 839 00:45:36,190 --> 00:45:38,431 because it was just exhausting. 840 00:45:38,739 --> 00:45:40,497 But, I'm confident. 841 00:45:59,821 --> 00:46:02,407 -Krystal? Hey, how are you? -Hello. 842 00:46:02,407 --> 00:46:04,407 -Hi Ms. Rosie. -Hi. 843 00:46:06,632 --> 00:46:11,597 [Krystal] At my last appointment two months ago, I was at 548. 844 00:46:11,597 --> 00:46:17,149 The number I'm expecting to see on the scale has gotta be lower than 518. 845 00:46:17,149 --> 00:46:19,632 And I'm confident that it will. 846 00:46:19,632 --> 00:46:21,597 Okay, you can step up on the scale. 847 00:46:21,597 --> 00:46:22,632 I'm ready. 848 00:46:41,717 --> 00:46:42,752 You all right? 849 00:46:44,026 --> 00:46:45,439 We're going to room five. 850 00:46:45,679 --> 00:46:47,265 Thank you. 851 00:46:49,010 --> 00:46:54,010 I thought I lost more, but I still beat my goal by six pounds. 852 00:46:54,010 --> 00:46:55,389 So I'm happy with that. 853 00:46:55,389 --> 00:46:57,872 And I think Dr. Now will be too. 854 00:46:57,872 --> 00:47:02,113 So I'm feeling good about my chances for weight loss surgery approval. 855 00:47:02,113 --> 00:47:06,044 And when I leave here today, I'm gonna be looking ahead to my surgery. 856 00:47:11,574 --> 00:47:13,091 Hello, how are y'all doing? 857 00:47:13,091 --> 00:47:15,057 Hello, how are you today? 858 00:47:15,057 --> 00:47:18,367 I'm doing okay, so how's everything going with you? 859 00:47:18,367 --> 00:47:19,781 It's okay today. 860 00:47:19,781 --> 00:47:22,195 You got the... A little bit under the weather, huh? 861 00:47:22,195 --> 00:47:23,643 A little bit, yes. 862 00:47:23,643 --> 00:47:25,884 All right, so when did you start having that? 863 00:47:25,884 --> 00:47:28,815 Um, I didn't start feeling well 864 00:47:29,088 --> 00:47:30,571 about 865 00:47:31,195 --> 00:47:32,712 Saturday. 866 00:47:32,712 --> 00:47:34,333 -Okay. -This past Saturday. 867 00:47:34,333 --> 00:47:36,264 So that's about a whole week, 868 00:47:36,264 --> 00:47:40,436 but you know you're still supposed to let us know of any issues with your health. 869 00:47:40,436 --> 00:47:43,643 Because you're still at a point that any small issue 870 00:47:43,643 --> 00:47:47,505 could be a last straw for your body and it starts to give out. 871 00:47:47,505 --> 00:47:49,747 I know that, I'm sorry. I'm used to it. 872 00:47:49,747 --> 00:47:52,229 I have a history with, uh, bronchitis. 873 00:47:52,229 --> 00:47:53,161 Mm-hmm. 874 00:47:53,161 --> 00:47:56,712 And I have fibromyalgia so, 875 00:47:56,712 --> 00:48:01,057 usually when that flares up my immune system goes down and 876 00:48:01,057 --> 00:48:04,540 I usually... My bronchitis will flare up. 877 00:48:04,540 --> 00:48:07,678 And I battle that year-round at times. 878 00:48:08,587 --> 00:48:12,035 Okay, we ran some tests on you and give you some medicine 879 00:48:12,035 --> 00:48:13,587 -to take for that. -Yes. 880 00:48:13,587 --> 00:48:15,932 All right, you lost a good amount of weight again, 881 00:48:15,932 --> 00:48:17,380 you lost 36 pounds. 882 00:48:17,380 --> 00:48:18,690 -Yes. -So, that's good. 883 00:48:18,690 --> 00:48:20,932 Well, you're doing great, and since you lost that, 884 00:48:20,932 --> 00:48:22,621 I'm gonna approve you for weight loss surgery. 885 00:48:22,621 --> 00:48:24,897 Oh, that's really good news, thank you. 886 00:48:24,897 --> 00:48:26,139 -Okay? -Thank you. 887 00:48:26,139 --> 00:48:28,380 So I'm gonna set you up for surgery next month. 888 00:48:28,380 --> 00:48:29,449 Next month? 889 00:48:30,000 --> 00:48:31,138 Are you serious? 890 00:48:31,516 --> 00:48:32,930 -Yes. -Next month? 891 00:48:33,135 --> 00:48:34,203 Oh, wow. 892 00:48:34,927 --> 00:48:36,927 -So, yeah. -Wow. 893 00:48:37,366 --> 00:48:38,573 Oh, my goodness. 894 00:48:38,573 --> 00:48:41,504 -But, um, don't go back to your eating habit. -No. 895 00:48:41,504 --> 00:48:43,021 -You think that we have approved... -No. 896 00:48:43,021 --> 00:48:44,193 Now you're gonna ahead, 897 00:48:44,193 --> 00:48:45,228 we check your weight... 898 00:48:50,222 --> 00:48:51,705 No it's... No. 899 00:48:51,705 --> 00:48:53,946 I will be losing, don't worry. 900 00:48:54,999 --> 00:48:56,275 Okay, all right. 901 00:48:56,275 --> 00:48:57,275 That sounds good. 902 00:48:57,275 --> 00:48:59,482 -Yes, sir. -Uh, any questions? 903 00:48:59,482 --> 00:49:00,792 No sir. 904 00:49:00,792 --> 00:49:03,171 We check you out and give you some medicine before you go. 905 00:49:03,171 --> 00:49:05,689 -If you're not feeling better give me a call. -Okay. 906 00:49:05,689 --> 00:49:08,240 -And then we'll go from there. -Okay. 907 00:49:08,240 --> 00:49:09,896 -All right. -Have a good day. 908 00:49:09,896 --> 00:49:11,827 -You too. Okay. -Thank you so much. 909 00:49:20,955 --> 00:49:22,610 -I'm trying. It's... -Yeah. 910 00:49:23,089 --> 00:49:24,744 It is a big effort. 911 00:49:24,744 --> 00:49:29,020 It is hard, but it's... It's worth it to keep going. 912 00:49:29,708 --> 00:49:31,190 Yeah. 913 00:49:31,190 --> 00:49:32,949 We did it once, so we can do it again. 914 00:49:32,949 --> 00:49:34,742 Yeah. 915 00:49:34,742 --> 00:49:38,225 [Dr. Now] I'm very proud of Krystal. She's sticking with the changes she made, 916 00:49:38,225 --> 00:49:41,018 and shown me she's ready for weight loss surgery. 917 00:49:41,018 --> 00:49:44,639 She still has some room for improvement with her eating habits, 918 00:49:44,639 --> 00:49:49,328 because she would have lost a lot more if she cut her eating all the way back 919 00:49:49,328 --> 00:49:50,915 to 1,200 calories a day. 920 00:49:50,915 --> 00:49:54,432 And when she takes that step, we will focus on what she needs 921 00:49:54,432 --> 00:49:57,432 to make sure she doesn't go back to her old ways. 922 00:49:57,432 --> 00:50:00,018 But so far, I'm very optimistic 923 00:50:00,018 --> 00:50:02,846 from what I have seen from Krystal. 924 00:50:02,846 --> 00:50:05,846 [Krystal] I'm excited and I can't wait for my surgery. 925 00:50:05,846 --> 00:50:09,363 I have no doubt I'm gonna be able to stay on track. 926 00:50:10,221 --> 00:50:11,635 Can you pull the car up? 927 00:50:12,833 --> 00:50:14,315 Want me to pull the car up? 928 00:50:14,315 --> 00:50:16,005 -Yeah. -I got ya. 929 00:50:16,005 --> 00:50:20,798 [Krystal] So by this time next month, I'll be recovering from surgery. 930 00:50:20,798 --> 00:50:24,350 Because that's the only outcome I'm gonna let happen. 931 00:50:32,304 --> 00:50:34,029 -Give me a kiss. -I love you. 932 00:50:34,559 --> 00:50:36,594 Love you too. 933 00:50:36,594 --> 00:50:41,145 I'm here at the hospital today to have my gastric bypass procedure. 934 00:50:41,145 --> 00:50:45,008 This is a turning point in my life, of course it is, it's a major event. 935 00:50:45,008 --> 00:50:46,697 It's a pivotal moment. 936 00:50:46,697 --> 00:50:52,180 I'm taking the surgery and the risk because I would much rather take 937 00:50:52,180 --> 00:50:56,594 this small risk of surgery, compared to 500 pound plus life 938 00:50:56,594 --> 00:51:00,904 with a 100% chance of gaining 939 00:51:01,377 --> 00:51:02,929 before I do die. 940 00:51:02,929 --> 00:51:08,135 So I mean, why would I want to wait another year, two, or three, 941 00:51:08,135 --> 00:51:10,584 and then be over 700 pounds? 942 00:51:12,992 --> 00:51:14,750 Nice, big, deep breaths, babe. 943 00:51:14,750 --> 00:51:16,992 All the way in, all the way out. 944 00:51:18,929 --> 00:51:23,067 [Dr. Now] Today, we are attempting to perform a gastric sleeve on Krystal. 945 00:51:23,067 --> 00:51:29,343 She continued losing weight this past month and she's down to 498. 946 00:51:29,343 --> 00:51:32,550 So she lost another 14 pounds. 947 00:51:32,550 --> 00:51:36,964 Her weight loss is slowing but that's normal at this point. 948 00:51:36,964 --> 00:51:39,412 And it is still enough to show me 949 00:51:39,412 --> 00:51:42,964 she's still working hard at the changes she made. 950 00:51:42,964 --> 00:51:46,067 So we are moving ahead with her today. 951 00:51:46,067 --> 00:51:49,860 And giving her this tool to help her stay on track. 952 00:51:51,097 --> 00:51:53,132 Okay, starting the first incision. 953 00:52:06,808 --> 00:52:07,842 Go up. 954 00:52:08,427 --> 00:52:09,462 Hold it there. 955 00:52:10,736 --> 00:52:11,943 Okay, got it. 956 00:52:13,215 --> 00:52:14,664 Bring the robot. 957 00:52:19,728 --> 00:52:20,900 Okay. 958 00:52:26,515 --> 00:52:29,825 All right, I'm gonna transition to robot. 959 00:52:37,574 --> 00:52:42,194 [Dr. Now speaking] 960 00:52:52,376 --> 00:52:54,583 So this operation is going to be 961 00:52:54,583 --> 00:52:58,480 what Krystal needs to help her continue losing weight. 962 00:52:58,480 --> 00:53:01,480 So this is an important step for Krystal 963 00:53:01,480 --> 00:53:05,997 that will give her a chance at losing all the weight she needs, 964 00:53:05,997 --> 00:53:07,618 and keeping it off. 965 00:53:07,960 --> 00:53:09,512 All right. 966 00:53:22,871 --> 00:53:27,008 I was a little scared at first, but I can't wait to see her, 967 00:53:27,008 --> 00:53:29,664 comfort her, tell her I love her. 968 00:53:29,664 --> 00:53:32,146 'Cause I know that's gotta be hard, for her it's hard. 969 00:53:32,146 --> 00:53:36,043 Whatever has to be done like, I'm ready to support her 100%. 970 00:53:39,450 --> 00:53:40,657 Okay. 971 00:53:40,657 --> 00:53:42,760 Put that on the table over there. 972 00:53:43,343 --> 00:53:44,654 Don't throw it away. 973 00:53:47,960 --> 00:53:50,167 Okay, we can suture her up. 974 00:54:00,639 --> 00:54:01,777 Almost done. 975 00:54:06,909 --> 00:54:08,944 Okay, all finished. 976 00:54:15,999 --> 00:54:18,068 Krystal's surgery went very well, 977 00:54:18,068 --> 00:54:22,413 we were able to remove about 85% of her stomach. 978 00:54:22,413 --> 00:54:27,102 And with this operation, she's gonna be able to continue to lose weight. 979 00:54:31,832 --> 00:54:34,453 So this will help her stay on track 980 00:54:34,453 --> 00:54:37,660 by taking away her personal drive to eat 981 00:54:37,660 --> 00:54:39,212 for the time being. 982 00:54:39,212 --> 00:54:43,005 And give her time to deal with the issues she needs 983 00:54:43,005 --> 00:54:45,660 to keep losing weight in the long term. 984 00:54:45,660 --> 00:54:48,557 Krystal is gonna be on a liquid diet for a month, 985 00:54:48,557 --> 00:54:51,039 and she should be able to lose, 986 00:54:51,039 --> 00:54:53,832 um, 30 pounds in the first month. 987 00:54:53,832 --> 00:54:56,764 And then after, 20 to 25 pounds each month 988 00:54:56,764 --> 00:54:59,729 as she gets closer to her target weight. 989 00:54:59,729 --> 00:55:04,660 But a big step toward her doing, that is making sure 990 00:55:04,660 --> 00:55:11,350 she pick back up with therapy to continue to work on her emotional issues. 991 00:55:11,350 --> 00:55:16,729 Because if she doesn't deal with the issues behind her compulsion to eat, 992 00:55:16,729 --> 00:55:22,453 when her physical drive and cravings eventually start to come back, 993 00:55:22,453 --> 00:55:24,729 it's all gonna be too much for her, 994 00:55:24,729 --> 00:55:29,453 and she will start to fall back into old habits. 995 00:55:29,453 --> 00:55:34,660 And it's only gonna be a matter of time before she starts to get off track. 996 00:55:34,660 --> 00:55:38,350 And end up failing and gaining all her weight back. 997 00:55:39,412 --> 00:55:42,653 So it's important she does what she needs 998 00:55:42,653 --> 00:55:45,136 to make sure that doesn't happen. 999 00:56:08,865 --> 00:56:10,865 [automated voice speaking] Take the next right onto Francis Street, 1000 00:56:10,865 --> 00:56:12,969 then turn right onto Fannin Street. 1001 00:56:12,969 --> 00:56:16,831 [Krystal] Today I am headed to the therapist Dr. Now wants me to see, 1002 00:56:16,831 --> 00:56:18,486 and Mark is coming with me. 1003 00:56:19,618 --> 00:56:21,066 I'm a little nervous, 1004 00:56:21,066 --> 00:56:23,790 because I know I'm gonna have to talk about some hard stuff. 1005 00:56:23,790 --> 00:56:26,411 But I know this is something I have to do. 1006 00:56:36,294 --> 00:56:37,225 [Mark] Come on. 1007 00:56:37,225 --> 00:56:38,225 [whispering] Okay. 1008 00:56:38,225 --> 00:56:39,708 Okay, that's a steep one. 1009 00:56:39,708 --> 00:56:40,811 Straight ahead, babe. 1010 00:56:45,288 --> 00:56:46,736 I am Dr. Paradise. Come on in. 1011 00:56:46,736 --> 00:56:48,633 -Oh, thank you. -Hello. 1012 00:56:48,941 --> 00:56:49,975 Hi, there. 1013 00:56:53,282 --> 00:56:54,317 Welcome. 1014 00:56:54,317 --> 00:56:56,041 -How are you doing? -I'm glad you made it. 1015 00:56:56,041 --> 00:56:57,144 All right. 1016 00:56:57,144 --> 00:56:58,420 Thanks for being here. 1017 00:56:58,420 --> 00:56:59,903 -Yeah. -Thank you for having us. 1018 00:56:59,903 --> 00:57:01,282 Tell me, you grew up in Houston? 1019 00:57:01,282 --> 00:57:05,282 Yes, my grandmother and my grandfather raised me. 1020 00:57:05,282 --> 00:57:08,972 You made a little face as you started that story. 1021 00:57:08,972 --> 00:57:12,799 It's, uh, a complicated childhood. 1022 00:57:12,799 --> 00:57:16,868 Uh, my mother was an active addict all my life. 1023 00:57:16,868 --> 00:57:20,179 My grandmother had an abusive side. 1024 00:57:20,179 --> 00:57:24,282 A lot of her anger, uh, fell towards me. 1025 00:57:24,282 --> 00:57:27,662 Uh, even if it was my sibling's fault, 1026 00:57:27,662 --> 00:57:32,558 I didn't want them to be subjected to, uh, physical abuse. 1027 00:57:32,558 --> 00:57:33,765 What kind of stuff. 1028 00:57:34,797 --> 00:57:37,763 Hair pulling, um... 1029 00:57:39,310 --> 00:57:41,206 Slapping you in the face. 1030 00:57:41,206 --> 00:57:44,034 I suspect that growing up with that 1031 00:57:44,960 --> 00:57:47,098 changed your life permanently. 1032 00:57:47,098 --> 00:57:52,891 Um... Well it gave me the impression that that was typical. 1033 00:57:53,678 --> 00:57:56,161 So if somebody close to you is upset, 1034 00:57:56,837 --> 00:57:58,837 you're physically at risk? 1035 00:57:58,837 --> 00:58:02,079 [sighs] It's kind of been like that my whole life. 1036 00:58:02,079 --> 00:58:03,596 Yeah, that's what I'm guessing. 1037 00:58:03,596 --> 00:58:05,596 How did, uh, school end up for you? 1038 00:58:05,596 --> 00:58:08,148 [stuttering] What was high school like? 1039 00:58:08,148 --> 00:58:10,458 I got pregnant in the 8th grade. 1040 00:58:11,306 --> 00:58:13,306 Okay, how'd that happen? 1041 00:58:13,306 --> 00:58:17,030 I trusted an older man. 1042 00:58:17,030 --> 00:58:19,375 -Uh... -Tell me about... Who was this person? 1043 00:58:19,375 --> 00:58:24,410 He was a little league coach for the area. 1044 00:58:24,410 --> 00:58:26,685 -How old was he when you were... -33. 1045 00:58:27,113 --> 00:58:28,699 And you were 14? 1046 00:58:28,699 --> 00:58:31,871 So we know now it's not just wrong, it's illegal. 1047 00:58:31,871 --> 00:58:33,285 -[Mark laughs] -Um... 1048 00:58:33,285 --> 00:58:34,285 At that point, yeah. 1049 00:58:34,285 --> 00:58:35,768 But you were vulnerable. 1050 00:58:35,768 --> 00:58:37,940 How long did it take to get pregnant? 1051 00:58:37,940 --> 00:58:39,389 The very first time. 1052 00:58:39,389 --> 00:58:40,733 -Really? -Yeah. 1053 00:58:40,733 --> 00:58:43,906 Okay, had you continued in the relationship with the man? 1054 00:58:43,906 --> 00:58:46,009 No, he actually turned out to be married. 1055 00:58:46,009 --> 00:58:47,285 Yeah, that doesn't surprise me. 1056 00:58:47,285 --> 00:58:49,596 -Yeah. -So let's fast-forward a little bit. 1057 00:58:49,596 --> 00:58:50,596 What's your daughter's name? 1058 00:58:50,947 --> 00:58:52,085 Korigan. 1059 00:58:52,085 --> 00:58:54,809 What happened in your life after Korigan was born? 1060 00:58:54,809 --> 00:58:57,154 A lot happened. I moved out. 1061 00:58:57,154 --> 00:59:00,464 I had a good job at a clothing store. 1062 00:59:00,464 --> 00:59:04,016 Was it a positive move out? Or you moved out 'cause your grandma's... 1063 00:59:04,016 --> 00:59:08,636 -My grandmother wanted more control over my daughter. -Okay. 1064 00:59:08,636 --> 00:59:11,326 She would override me as her parent. 1065 00:59:11,326 --> 00:59:14,981 And I could not see myself 1066 00:59:14,981 --> 00:59:19,361 letting my grandmother raise her in an abusive way as she raised me. 1067 00:59:19,361 --> 00:59:21,878 -Okay, you and Korigan move out. -We move out. 1068 00:59:21,878 --> 00:59:24,499 You've got a decent job, you're taking care of her. 1069 00:59:25,034 --> 00:59:26,552 A guy enters the picture? 1070 00:59:26,552 --> 00:59:31,620 Uh, yeah. In the beginning, he was a normal, nice guy. 1071 00:59:31,620 --> 00:59:32,965 He really was. 1072 00:59:32,965 --> 00:59:35,069 Do you guys start a relationship, a romantic relationship? 1073 00:59:35,069 --> 00:59:36,138 We did. Uh... 1074 00:59:36,138 --> 00:59:40,414 We got into our own place together, finally. 1075 00:59:40,414 --> 00:59:42,620 And that's when everything changed. 1076 00:59:42,993 --> 00:59:44,303 How did he change? 1077 00:59:44,303 --> 00:59:46,441 He started to do drugs. 1078 00:59:46,441 --> 00:59:48,682 And, uh, my daughter said, 1079 00:59:48,682 --> 00:59:51,131 "Mama, I'm not staying here with him." 1080 00:59:51,507 --> 00:59:52,542 She packed her a bag. 1081 00:59:57,115 --> 00:59:58,770 And she left. 1082 00:59:58,770 --> 01:00:02,666 She went to stay with her best friend. 1083 01:00:02,666 --> 01:00:06,563 So how did Kori know enough to get out of that situation, 1084 01:00:06,563 --> 01:00:09,460 but you, somehow, didn't make it out? 1085 01:00:10,695 --> 01:00:14,074 I felt like if anybody deserved it, 1086 01:00:14,074 --> 01:00:16,109 it would've been me, not her. 1087 01:00:17,472 --> 01:00:19,230 How has your life gone since then? 1088 01:00:19,230 --> 01:00:21,472 Uh, how long have you guys been together? 1089 01:00:21,472 --> 01:00:24,506 We have been together three years, 1090 01:00:24,506 --> 01:00:26,023 married a year and a half. 1091 01:00:26,023 --> 01:00:30,368 Okay, Mark, how are you different than these other guys? 1092 01:00:30,368 --> 01:00:34,058 [laughs nervously] I'm not gonna beat her to death. 1093 01:00:34,058 --> 01:00:36,644 Okay, that's a pretty low bar. 1094 01:00:36,644 --> 01:00:38,816 I love her and, uh, yeah. 1095 01:00:38,816 --> 01:00:41,265 I mean, she changed my life a lot. 1096 01:00:41,265 --> 01:00:44,437 Like, marrying her, like, I was an addict at one time, 1097 01:00:44,437 --> 01:00:47,472 so she gave me somewhere to be, something to do, and, like... 1098 01:00:47,472 --> 01:00:49,920 -Okay. Okay. -Taking care of her has, like, changed my life, so... 1099 01:00:49,920 --> 01:00:51,506 You know I'm worried Krystal, though, 1100 01:00:51,506 --> 01:00:55,058 that you're a little bit blind to addiction. That you've had so many... 1101 01:00:55,058 --> 01:00:56,403 Even Mark. 1102 01:00:56,403 --> 01:00:58,437 And I'm so proud of you that you're in a different place, 1103 01:00:58,437 --> 01:01:00,161 -and it sounds like you're doing great. -Yeah. 1104 01:01:00,161 --> 01:01:03,230 You seem to have a blind-spot for addiction. 1105 01:01:03,230 --> 01:01:07,127 So, boy, Mark, staying clean and sober is really important. 1106 01:01:07,127 --> 01:01:09,747 Yeah, a lot of this I've heard her say before. 1107 01:01:09,747 --> 01:01:11,609 -But not like this is a thorough story. -Yeah. 1108 01:01:11,609 --> 01:01:13,954 -Like, this is brand new. -Right. Yeah. 1109 01:01:13,954 --> 01:01:16,678 So how are you doing with Kori right now? 1110 01:01:17,667 --> 01:01:21,529 Uh, she didn't get the mother that she deserved. 1111 01:01:21,529 --> 01:01:24,254 She, uh, she got a basket case. 1112 01:01:24,254 --> 01:01:26,564 I wasn't attentive. 1113 01:01:26,564 --> 01:01:30,771 I... I just wasn't a good mom. 1114 01:01:31,422 --> 01:01:33,560 What could you say to Kori 1115 01:01:34,452 --> 01:01:36,865 to bring her back into the fold, 1116 01:01:36,865 --> 01:01:39,176 and to get her to start trusting you again? 1117 01:01:40,104 --> 01:01:42,138 God, I don't... 1118 01:01:42,916 --> 01:01:45,468 I mean, I don't know where to start with her. 1119 01:01:45,468 --> 01:01:47,502 Because she's so... 1120 01:01:47,502 --> 01:01:49,847 She's become such a recluse. 1121 01:01:49,847 --> 01:01:52,123 She's very guarded. 1122 01:01:52,123 --> 01:01:54,847 A recluse from you or a recluse from the world? 1123 01:01:54,847 --> 01:01:56,675 The world, at this point. 1124 01:01:56,675 --> 01:01:58,192 She, uh... 1125 01:01:58,192 --> 01:02:01,054 She doesn't tolerate, um... 1126 01:02:01,412 --> 01:02:02,860 You know, Krystal, 1127 01:02:02,860 --> 01:02:06,412 I wonder if that's a reaction to you doing the opposite. Right? 1128 01:02:06,412 --> 01:02:09,963 -Yeah. -So, when you're confronting a situation, 1129 01:02:09,963 --> 01:02:13,618 you just tolerate it, and persist and stick around. 1130 01:02:13,618 --> 01:02:17,101 So what can we do to make this right with Kori? 1131 01:02:17,101 --> 01:02:19,308 What does that sound like? 1132 01:02:19,308 --> 01:02:21,308 Um, I mean, just... 1133 01:02:21,308 --> 01:02:23,618 "Kori, I'm sorry. 1134 01:02:23,618 --> 01:02:26,239 I didn't know how to protect myself, 1135 01:02:27,095 --> 01:02:30,302 or you from bad people." 1136 01:02:30,302 --> 01:02:32,992 -Yeah. -"I may still even be learning it right now." 1137 01:02:33,295 --> 01:02:34,433 Hmm. 1138 01:02:34,433 --> 01:02:36,881 -"So I'm sorry I didn't do a better job..." -Yeah. 1139 01:02:36,881 --> 01:02:38,399 "...of protecting you." 1140 01:02:38,399 --> 01:02:42,330 I'm sorry that I feel like I failed her. 1141 01:02:43,188 --> 01:02:44,532 How did you fail her? 1142 01:02:47,528 --> 01:02:50,391 By not giving her a happy childhood, 1143 01:02:51,007 --> 01:02:53,180 something she deserved to have. 1144 01:02:53,180 --> 01:02:55,731 A better example of a mother. 1145 01:02:57,658 --> 01:03:00,555 You know, Krystal, you didn't have any of those things yourself. 1146 01:03:01,861 --> 01:03:05,827 So you're apologizing for not giving her what you didn't have. 1147 01:03:07,130 --> 01:03:10,820 And what kind of mother can you be to her now 1148 01:03:10,820 --> 01:03:13,199 if we get the very best version of you? 1149 01:03:14,813 --> 01:03:18,433 One of the things I bet she wants most from you is to be well. 1150 01:03:18,433 --> 01:03:21,985 So, Krystal, let's frame this as some homework, okay? 1151 01:03:23,253 --> 01:03:27,805 I think you need a phone call or a conversation with Kori, 1152 01:03:27,805 --> 01:03:31,357 -where you express the things that you're sorry for. -Mm-hmm. 1153 01:03:32,104 --> 01:03:33,966 And then I think you also need to tell her 1154 01:03:33,966 --> 01:03:37,932 -about what you're doing for yourself... -Mm-hmm. 1155 01:03:37,932 --> 01:03:40,346 ...to make sure that she has a healthy mom. 1156 01:03:40,346 --> 01:03:45,173 I think the single best thing you can do for your daughter is to be healthy. 1157 01:03:45,953 --> 01:03:48,333 -Starting now, today. -Yeah. Yeah. 1158 01:03:48,333 --> 01:03:50,470 Um, thank you both for being here. 1159 01:03:50,470 --> 01:03:51,712 I'm really glad to meet you, 1160 01:03:51,712 --> 01:03:54,298 and I'm optimistic for your future. 1161 01:03:54,298 --> 01:03:55,264 Thank you. 1162 01:03:55,264 --> 01:03:57,022 -Thank you very much. -Okay, take care. 1163 01:03:59,709 --> 01:04:02,226 -Thank you so much. -Take care, guys. Good to meet you. 1164 01:04:07,098 --> 01:04:09,718 [Krystal] My appointment with Dr. Paradise 1165 01:04:09,718 --> 01:04:11,960 was very enlightening today. 1166 01:04:11,960 --> 01:04:13,787 I learned some new things 1167 01:04:13,787 --> 01:04:18,305 that I didn't even think were a factor 1168 01:04:18,305 --> 01:04:21,408 in the cycle of abuse that I went through. 1169 01:04:21,408 --> 01:04:24,925 It brought me, like, a sense of understanding. 1170 01:04:24,925 --> 01:04:28,270 And I feel like I'm going to be able to take some big steps 1171 01:04:28,270 --> 01:04:29,960 to get to a better place. 1172 01:04:31,819 --> 01:04:33,026 Thank you, honey. 1173 01:04:39,261 --> 01:04:40,847 I don't wanna slow down. 1174 01:04:42,637 --> 01:04:44,534 Yep. 1175 01:04:47,185 --> 01:04:51,289 [Krystal] So I'm determined to do what I need to make sure that doesn't happen. 1176 01:05:11,095 --> 01:05:12,819 -Hey. -Mom! 1177 01:05:13,817 --> 01:05:18,128 My baby came to visit me! 1178 01:05:18,877 --> 01:05:21,015 Oh, my good girl! 1179 01:05:21,015 --> 01:05:24,946 You know you can't get passed Bonnie and Charlie without showing 'em some love. 1180 01:05:24,946 --> 01:05:25,981 I know. 1181 01:05:26,737 --> 01:05:28,875 [speaking indistinctly] 1182 01:05:31,940 --> 01:05:33,457 Kori! [laughs] 1183 01:05:34,454 --> 01:05:36,592 Sorry, I don't drive in no shoes. 1184 01:05:37,039 --> 01:05:38,004 Let's go in. 1185 01:05:42,584 --> 01:05:44,274 [Krystal] Do I look different, or... 1186 01:05:44,274 --> 01:05:45,860 [Korigan speaking] 1187 01:05:48,477 --> 01:05:50,167 [Krystal speaking] 1188 01:05:52,990 --> 01:05:54,749 [Korigan] No, just... [laughs] 1189 01:05:57,477 --> 01:06:00,270 [Krystal] It's been two months since my surgery. 1190 01:06:00,270 --> 01:06:04,064 Dr. Now said my weight loss is still a little bit slow. 1191 01:06:04,064 --> 01:06:07,857 So we're both wondering if my emotions are pushing me 1192 01:06:07,857 --> 01:06:10,202 to eat a little bit more than I should. 1193 01:06:10,202 --> 01:06:12,133 Dr. Now says it's normal 1194 01:06:12,133 --> 01:06:15,167 for emotional issues to be front and center with patients 1195 01:06:15,167 --> 01:06:19,305 after their physical drive to eat has been taken away. 1196 01:06:19,305 --> 01:06:22,546 So that's why now is the time for me to focus on them 1197 01:06:22,546 --> 01:06:23,960 and deal with them. 1198 01:06:23,960 --> 01:06:27,960 And before I start to overeat and stretch my stomach. 1199 01:06:27,960 --> 01:06:31,995 He says I can eventually undo the surgery if I let that happen. 1200 01:06:32,521 --> 01:06:33,970 And that terrifies me. 1201 01:06:33,970 --> 01:06:37,797 So I'm 100% focused on dealing with what I need to. 1202 01:06:37,797 --> 01:06:41,970 And today that means, I'm gonna have to talk to my daughter, Korigan. 1203 01:06:41,970 --> 01:06:44,866 Because I do feel that I let her down in some ways 1204 01:06:44,866 --> 01:06:46,556 that she might be aware of. 1205 01:06:46,556 --> 01:06:49,211 And in other ways that she might not. 1206 01:06:49,211 --> 01:06:50,901 I hope it goes well. 1207 01:06:50,901 --> 01:06:54,625 And if it helps me along my journey, then it's a win-win. 1208 01:06:54,625 --> 01:06:57,073 -Hi, what do you like to drink? -Water. 1209 01:06:57,073 --> 01:06:59,039 -Uh, sweet tea, please. -Yes, okay. 1210 01:06:59,892 --> 01:07:01,168 [Krystal] So how has school been? 1211 01:07:01,168 --> 01:07:04,168 Um, tired. Really tired. 1212 01:07:04,168 --> 01:07:05,443 Like, I just wanna tell you, 1213 01:07:05,443 --> 01:07:07,616 like, I'm extremely proud of you for that. 1214 01:07:07,616 --> 01:07:08,616 Thank you. 1215 01:07:10,188 --> 01:07:11,222 Um, I don't know what to say. I'm sorry. 1216 01:07:11,222 --> 01:07:16,809 I've never imagined you, like, saying that. 1217 01:07:16,809 --> 01:07:20,567 -But I'm your mother, Kori. I mean, I'm gonna tell you. -But, it's just... 1218 01:07:20,567 --> 01:07:23,843 Having a goal and sticking to it is very important. 1219 01:07:23,843 --> 01:07:25,085 And I want... Well, thank you, dear. 1220 01:07:26,804 --> 01:07:28,080 We're ready. 1221 01:07:28,080 --> 01:07:29,873 Carne asada and breading on the side. 1222 01:07:29,873 --> 01:07:31,011 And then... 1223 01:07:33,008 --> 01:07:34,283 Thank you, dear. 1224 01:07:36,069 --> 01:07:38,482 -I thought you wanted sweet tea? -I did, but... 1225 01:07:38,482 --> 01:07:40,448 -You know what this is? This is God's intervention. -Yeah. 1226 01:07:40,448 --> 01:07:42,379 Saying you don't need to drink your calories. 1227 01:07:42,379 --> 01:07:45,827 I'm a Southern lady, okay? Leave me be, and my sweet tea. 1228 01:07:46,996 --> 01:07:48,030 I'm gonna take them off. 1229 01:07:49,959 --> 01:07:51,614 [Krystal] You and I... 1230 01:07:52,508 --> 01:07:53,439 [sighs] 1231 01:07:53,439 --> 01:07:55,646 You know, we're mother and daughter 1232 01:07:56,367 --> 01:07:58,195 and we've all that we've ever had, 1233 01:07:58,195 --> 01:08:01,195 because I had you at, you know, 15. 1234 01:08:01,195 --> 01:08:04,023 You saw first-hand what I had to experience. 1235 01:08:04,023 --> 01:08:06,885 And we experienced that trauma together. 1236 01:08:06,885 --> 01:08:09,919 Do you realize you've never had a relationship? 1237 01:08:09,919 --> 01:08:11,195 Like, you've never had a boyfriend. 1238 01:08:11,195 --> 01:08:13,436 -No. -Do you know why? 1239 01:08:13,436 --> 01:08:15,712 And you're a 19-year-old girl. 1240 01:08:15,712 --> 01:08:19,023 -And you've learned not to trust a man. -Mm-hmm. 1241 01:08:19,023 --> 01:08:24,540 That hurts me that I may not have a happy daughter. 1242 01:08:24,540 --> 01:08:26,540 Look, I don't... I mean, you're right. 1243 01:08:26,540 --> 01:08:28,195 I don't really have the endurance. 1244 01:08:28,195 --> 01:08:31,092 It's just kind of like, "Okay, you give me problems? Okay, goodbye." 1245 01:08:31,092 --> 01:08:33,505 Like, um, I don't... I'm very detached. 1246 01:08:33,505 --> 01:08:35,712 -I admit. I admit. -Detached? 1247 01:08:35,712 --> 01:08:37,643 That is one way that I coped. 1248 01:08:38,275 --> 01:08:40,862 I detached myself emotionally, 1249 01:08:40,862 --> 01:08:43,862 and was held together by food. 1250 01:08:43,862 --> 01:08:48,344 My choices are what caused me to be this size. 1251 01:08:48,344 --> 01:08:50,000 Like, I was sick, mentally. 1252 01:08:50,000 --> 01:08:52,586 Like, I... I didn't understand. 1253 01:08:52,586 --> 01:08:55,551 And then, here you are, you know? You're five, you're seven. 1254 01:08:55,551 --> 01:08:58,448 And here I am thinking, "Oh, she's distracted." 1255 01:08:58,448 --> 01:09:02,241 And you're not watching mom fix her bloody nose. 1256 01:09:02,241 --> 01:09:05,344 You're not watching Mom cover up the evidence 1257 01:09:05,700 --> 01:09:07,631 of abuse. 1258 01:09:07,631 --> 01:09:10,079 That's not true. You saw everything. 1259 01:09:10,079 --> 01:09:14,389 You said, "Mama, this is really hard. 1260 01:09:14,389 --> 01:09:18,113 Please, if you love me, you'll let me go stay with my best friend." 1261 01:09:18,113 --> 01:09:18,976 I remember. 1262 01:09:18,976 --> 01:09:21,010 And, oh, my God. That shattered me. 1263 01:09:21,010 --> 01:09:23,596 But to watch my little girl 1264 01:09:23,596 --> 01:09:26,803 hold her best friend's parents' hands, 1265 01:09:26,803 --> 01:09:30,010 and then I had to see my baby drive away, 1266 01:09:30,010 --> 01:09:32,251 that was extremely difficult. 1267 01:09:34,282 --> 01:09:36,627 Yeah, that, that was extremely difficult. 1268 01:09:42,411 --> 01:09:43,307 Anyways, quiet. 1269 01:09:43,307 --> 01:09:44,963 So Mama really wants 1270 01:09:44,963 --> 01:09:47,238 to like tell you that I am sorry 1271 01:09:47,986 --> 01:09:50,055 for your childhood traumas. 1272 01:09:50,055 --> 01:09:51,538 Today isn't just a fix-all. 1273 01:09:51,538 --> 01:09:53,227 It's going to be a forever, 1274 01:09:53,227 --> 01:09:54,814 for the rest of my life. 1275 01:09:54,814 --> 01:09:56,538 But I have to work on me. 1276 01:09:56,538 --> 01:09:57,745 And not even just the food. 1277 01:09:57,745 --> 01:09:59,469 It's, it's more than just that. 1278 01:10:00,193 --> 01:10:03,297 I've been to a therapy session, so... 1279 01:10:03,297 --> 01:10:04,987 I've been exploring the option of therapy 1280 01:10:04,987 --> 01:10:07,366 and I think it's a route that I need to take. 1281 01:10:07,366 --> 01:10:09,228 [Korigan] There are, um, you know, things 1282 01:10:09,228 --> 01:10:10,780 that I've never really told you, 1283 01:10:10,780 --> 01:10:13,676 and I'm also in therapy. 1284 01:10:13,676 --> 01:10:17,331 I, I've noticed that I have some tendencies 1285 01:10:17,331 --> 01:10:20,573 that, you know, really need to be worked on as well. 1286 01:10:20,573 --> 01:10:22,297 I just remember, I, I go to class 1287 01:10:22,297 --> 01:10:24,952 and then, um, I'd just start crying. 1288 01:10:24,952 --> 01:10:27,952 I have a better understanding that that was separation anxiety 1289 01:10:27,952 --> 01:10:30,159 and panic attacks. 1290 01:10:30,159 --> 01:10:31,262 Like, you know what I'm saying? 1291 01:10:31,262 --> 01:10:32,504 Mild panic attacks. 1292 01:10:32,504 --> 01:10:34,055 And, I mean, at the time, again, 1293 01:10:34,055 --> 01:10:36,366 like, neither one of us were educated 1294 01:10:36,366 --> 01:10:37,297 on stuff like that. 1295 01:10:40,524 --> 01:10:42,490 I hate to say it, but I failed you. 1296 01:10:42,490 --> 01:10:44,214 Uh, I hate those choices. 1297 01:10:44,214 --> 01:10:45,662 I hate them. I regret them. 1298 01:10:45,662 --> 01:10:49,145 And, uh, I'm sorry I chose bad relationships 1299 01:10:49,145 --> 01:10:50,559 over, over you. 1300 01:10:50,559 --> 01:10:52,593 I, I want our relationship 1301 01:10:52,593 --> 01:10:53,835 to get better because 1302 01:10:54,315 --> 01:10:55,557 you're only 19. 1303 01:10:56,081 --> 01:10:58,150 You're a baby. You're, you're still my baby. 1304 01:10:58,150 --> 01:11:01,392 And I need to know what's going on more in your life. 1305 01:11:01,392 --> 01:11:04,116 Thank you for acknowledging and saying, "I'm sorry." 1306 01:11:04,116 --> 01:11:05,564 That means a lot. 1307 01:11:05,564 --> 01:11:07,633 You know, I'm glad it's happening. 1308 01:11:07,633 --> 01:11:09,323 It's a really good change. 1309 01:11:09,323 --> 01:11:12,047 It's genuine work, genuine understanding 1310 01:11:12,047 --> 01:11:13,219 from both sides of us. 1311 01:11:13,219 --> 01:11:14,254 So I'm really excited 1312 01:11:14,254 --> 01:11:16,737 for everything that's gonna come. 1313 01:11:16,737 --> 01:11:19,185 [Krystal] Well, Mommy loves you. 1314 01:11:19,185 --> 01:11:20,564 [Korigan] Wait, don't do this. 1315 01:11:20,564 --> 01:11:22,116 Give me... No, no, don't kiss me. 1316 01:11:22,116 --> 01:11:24,737 [both laugh] 1317 01:11:24,737 --> 01:11:27,288 I don't... You're swallowing me with your arms. 1318 01:11:27,975 --> 01:11:29,216 [laughs] 1319 01:11:29,698 --> 01:11:32,457 [laughs boisterously] 1320 01:11:41,886 --> 01:11:43,541 [Krystal] I'm heading back to the clinic 1321 01:11:43,541 --> 01:11:45,852 to check my weight 1322 01:11:45,852 --> 01:11:48,196 and I think I've been doing well. 1323 01:11:48,196 --> 01:11:50,438 But I've been wrestling with a lot of issues 1324 01:11:50,438 --> 01:11:52,162 since I've started therapy. 1325 01:11:52,916 --> 01:11:54,433 And Dr. Now says 1326 01:11:54,433 --> 01:11:56,053 my issues are not gonna 1327 01:11:56,053 --> 01:11:58,536 resolve themselves overnight. 1328 01:12:00,391 --> 01:12:03,495 So my goal is to just keep moving 1329 01:12:03,495 --> 01:12:04,771 in the right direction 1330 01:12:04,771 --> 01:12:06,702 and taking the steps I need. 1331 01:12:07,972 --> 01:12:09,593 There's no better test of that 1332 01:12:09,593 --> 01:12:10,662 than the scale. 1333 01:12:12,520 --> 01:12:14,624 And I really hope I get the right number 1334 01:12:14,624 --> 01:12:17,417 because, if I find out I'm not doing it right, 1335 01:12:17,891 --> 01:12:19,546 then I'll be a little confused 1336 01:12:19,546 --> 01:12:21,373 about what I did wrong. 1337 01:12:21,373 --> 01:12:24,649 And I can't afford to lose my confidence now, 1338 01:12:24,649 --> 01:12:26,649 when I think I'm doing so well. 1339 01:12:28,474 --> 01:12:30,163 Krystal? 1340 01:12:32,332 --> 01:12:35,952 [Krystal] I need to keep my momentum heading in the right direction. 1341 01:12:38,050 --> 01:12:39,429 Hi, how are you? 1342 01:12:39,429 --> 01:12:40,464 Hello. 1343 01:12:49,971 --> 01:12:51,626 If you can stand up on the scale. 1344 01:13:18,692 --> 01:13:21,174 [Krystal] I was at 459 last month 1345 01:13:21,174 --> 01:13:22,416 and the doc says I need 1346 01:13:22,416 --> 01:13:24,140 to be losing 20 pounds a month 1347 01:13:24,140 --> 01:13:25,347 to stay on track. 1348 01:13:25,347 --> 01:13:27,174 So that means I need to be down 1349 01:13:27,174 --> 01:13:30,140 to 439 pounds today. 1350 01:13:30,140 --> 01:13:31,071 And I really hope 1351 01:13:31,071 --> 01:13:32,554 all the work I've been doing 1352 01:13:32,554 --> 01:13:33,864 is working for me. 1353 01:13:43,096 --> 01:13:44,131 That's good. 1354 01:13:46,125 --> 01:13:47,263 Well, that's pretty close. 1355 01:13:47,263 --> 01:13:49,677 I wish it was two pounds closer, though. 1356 01:13:49,677 --> 01:13:51,366 We're ready to go to room 5. 1357 01:13:52,672 --> 01:13:54,672 [Krystal] Well, let's see what Dr. Now says. 1358 01:13:54,672 --> 01:13:57,258 I feel like he's been pretty nice to me overall. 1359 01:14:06,141 --> 01:14:07,210 And I'm just hoping 1360 01:14:07,210 --> 01:14:08,176 he sees the hard work 1361 01:14:08,176 --> 01:14:09,728 that I've been putting in 1362 01:14:09,728 --> 01:14:10,934 to stay on track. 1363 01:14:17,961 --> 01:14:19,099 [knock on door] 1364 01:14:21,022 --> 01:14:22,643 Hello. How are you all doing? 1365 01:14:22,643 --> 01:14:24,367 [Krystal] Hi, Dr. Now. 1366 01:14:24,367 --> 01:14:26,746 -You doing all right? -Yes, sir. 1367 01:14:26,746 --> 01:14:27,781 Good. 1368 01:14:28,333 --> 01:14:31,781 So you're down to 441, huh? 1369 01:14:31,781 --> 01:14:33,092 Yes, sir. 1370 01:14:33,092 --> 01:14:36,747 You're doing okay with your surgery and getting along? 1371 01:14:36,747 --> 01:14:40,540 Surgery has been mild recovery. Thank you. 1372 01:14:40,540 --> 01:14:43,092 I followed your discharge diet. 1373 01:14:43,092 --> 01:14:46,057 -Okay. -It's been pretty successful. 1374 01:14:46,057 --> 01:14:50,368 I made sure to keep the copies and read over it, when... 1375 01:14:50,368 --> 01:14:53,713 And make sure I, I was doing everything correctly. 1376 01:14:53,713 --> 01:14:56,368 -Okay, you're taking your vitamins? -Yes. 1377 01:14:56,368 --> 01:14:58,713 And you're going to a stage two diet, right? 1378 01:14:58,713 --> 01:15:01,230 I haven't gone to the stage two diet yet 1379 01:15:01,230 --> 01:15:02,575 without your permission. 1380 01:15:02,575 --> 01:15:04,609 Okay, you can go ahead... 1381 01:15:04,609 --> 01:15:06,713 -Go to stage two diet... -Okay. 1382 01:15:06,713 --> 01:15:08,195 ...and advance with that. 1383 01:15:08,195 --> 01:15:09,471 And, if you do that, 1384 01:15:09,471 --> 01:15:10,747 you should be able to lose 1385 01:15:10,747 --> 01:15:13,540 easily 20 to 30 pounds each month. 1386 01:15:13,540 --> 01:15:16,264 Okay, I'm prepared for that. Yes, sir. 1387 01:15:16,264 --> 01:15:17,885 [Dr. Now] So once you get down to 1388 01:15:17,885 --> 01:15:20,057 lower than 300, 1389 01:15:20,057 --> 01:15:22,161 or below 200, then 1390 01:15:22,161 --> 01:15:24,747 you'll have a lot of extra skin that will need to come off. 1391 01:15:24,747 --> 01:15:25,781 Yes, sir. 1392 01:15:25,781 --> 01:15:27,713 [Dr. Now] And make sure you keep that clean 1393 01:15:27,713 --> 01:15:30,713 and take some medicine powder and all that stuff. 1394 01:15:30,713 --> 01:15:32,195 -Okay. -Okay? 1395 01:15:32,195 --> 01:15:34,402 So, increase your activity 1396 01:15:34,402 --> 01:15:35,919 and stick with your diet. 1397 01:15:35,919 --> 01:15:37,781 I'm proud of your progress. 1398 01:15:37,781 --> 01:15:40,781 -Thank you. -And, um, should be able to get your goal weight 1399 01:15:40,781 --> 01:15:42,333 in less than a year. 1400 01:15:43,321 --> 01:15:44,701 How does that sound? 1401 01:15:44,701 --> 01:15:46,528 I plan on listening to you 1402 01:15:46,528 --> 01:15:47,804 every step of the way. 1403 01:15:47,804 --> 01:15:49,287 So far, I have made it 1404 01:15:49,287 --> 01:15:51,011 through the hardest parts 1405 01:15:51,011 --> 01:15:52,907 thanks to you, Dr. Now. 1406 01:15:52,907 --> 01:15:54,252 Oh, you're welcome. 1407 01:15:54,252 --> 01:15:56,218 So your goal weight is 150. 1408 01:15:57,882 --> 01:15:59,469 -That... [laughs] -Yeah. 1409 01:15:59,469 --> 01:16:00,848 I've... 1410 01:16:00,848 --> 01:16:04,365 I haven't heard 150 in a very long time. 1411 01:16:04,365 --> 01:16:06,676 It's a little hard to see me there now. 1412 01:16:06,676 --> 01:16:08,917 By the time you get your skin surgery, 1413 01:16:08,917 --> 01:16:10,676 you're gonna make it there, okay? 1414 01:16:10,676 --> 01:16:13,848 -So, stay focused with your weight loss. -Yes, sir. 1415 01:16:13,848 --> 01:16:15,227 [Dr. Now] And we'll go from there. 1416 01:16:15,227 --> 01:16:16,917 So, how's your walking 1417 01:16:16,917 --> 01:16:18,400 and doing all that? 1418 01:16:18,400 --> 01:16:20,400 My walking is even better. 1419 01:16:20,400 --> 01:16:22,262 I have more stamina. 1420 01:16:22,553 --> 01:16:23,932 Uh, I've noticed 1421 01:16:23,932 --> 01:16:25,932 in the short time, 1422 01:16:25,932 --> 01:16:27,656 just the little improvements 1423 01:16:27,656 --> 01:16:29,208 throughout my body already. 1424 01:16:29,208 --> 01:16:30,725 Well, that's great. 1425 01:16:30,725 --> 01:16:32,690 So keep it up and we'll see 1426 01:16:32,690 --> 01:16:35,622 -how everything will go with you, okay? -Yes, sir. 1427 01:16:35,622 --> 01:16:37,277 Keep up the good work. 1428 01:16:37,277 --> 01:16:39,277 Do your exercises. Take your vitamin. 1429 01:16:39,277 --> 01:16:41,553 And stay with your diet. 1430 01:16:41,553 --> 01:16:43,690 And you only eat about three time a day 1431 01:16:43,690 --> 01:16:45,553 and no snack in between the meal. 1432 01:16:45,553 --> 01:16:48,725 -Nah. -Now, you can eat a small amount. 1433 01:16:48,725 --> 01:16:50,966 So, whatever you eat in small amount 1434 01:16:50,966 --> 01:16:52,966 and in 15 minutes, that's it. 1435 01:16:52,966 --> 01:16:55,277 -Okay. -Don't go back to finish it. 1436 01:16:55,277 --> 01:16:57,277 That's the biggest mistake people make. 1437 01:16:57,277 --> 01:16:59,897 They think, "I can't eat it right now. I get full. 1438 01:16:59,897 --> 01:17:01,553 So I'll wait another 30 minutes, 1439 01:17:01,553 --> 01:17:03,277 maybe I can eat a little bit more. 1440 01:17:03,277 --> 01:17:06,311 Then wait another half an hour, I can eat more." 1441 01:17:06,311 --> 01:17:07,449 So, if you do that, 1442 01:17:07,449 --> 01:17:08,656 you're gonna eat the same thing 1443 01:17:08,656 --> 01:17:09,897 you were eating before. 1444 01:17:09,897 --> 01:17:11,311 -I know. -So, and whatever you eat 1445 01:17:11,311 --> 01:17:13,311 in 15 minutes, that's it. 1446 01:17:13,311 --> 01:17:15,966 -That's it. -So you wait till next meal. 1447 01:17:15,966 --> 01:17:18,484 -Okay. -But make sure you drink sugar-free or 1448 01:17:18,484 --> 01:17:21,208 zero-calorie liquid between the meals. 1449 01:17:21,607 --> 01:17:22,882 And do your exercise. 1450 01:17:22,882 --> 01:17:24,089 Not a problem. 1451 01:17:24,089 --> 01:17:26,089 I will stick to my, 1452 01:17:26,089 --> 01:17:28,779 my pre-surgery liquids, 1453 01:17:28,779 --> 01:17:30,779 as far as no... 1454 01:17:30,779 --> 01:17:33,951 no caffeine, no carbonated drinks, 1455 01:17:33,951 --> 01:17:35,538 no sugary drinks. 1456 01:17:35,956 --> 01:17:37,542 Water, my sugar packs, 1457 01:17:37,542 --> 01:17:39,128 my Crystal Lite. 1458 01:17:39,128 --> 01:17:41,094 And I will definitely, definitely 1459 01:17:41,094 --> 01:17:44,025 only eat small amounts, three times a day. 1460 01:17:44,025 --> 01:17:46,335 No going back for seconds. 1461 01:17:46,335 --> 01:17:47,818 Okay. Well, good. 1462 01:17:47,818 --> 01:17:49,163 And, uh, stage two, 1463 01:17:49,163 --> 01:17:52,197 -it'll be much easier to do that. Okay? -Okay. 1464 01:17:52,197 --> 01:17:54,025 Krystal, I'm proud of your progress. 1465 01:17:54,025 --> 01:17:55,404 -Yes, sir. -And keep it up. 1466 01:17:55,404 --> 01:17:57,783 And, if you need anything, let me know. 1467 01:17:57,783 --> 01:17:59,473 -Okay? -Yes, sir. Not a problem. 1468 01:17:59,473 --> 01:18:00,680 I won't hesitate. 1469 01:18:00,680 --> 01:18:02,611 Okay. All right. 1470 01:18:02,611 --> 01:18:03,680 I'll see you later. 1471 01:18:03,680 --> 01:18:05,611 Yes, sir. Thank you so much. 1472 01:18:05,611 --> 01:18:06,818 You're welcome. 1473 01:18:09,986 --> 01:18:11,366 [Mark] That's pretty awesome, yeah? 1474 01:18:12,259 --> 01:18:13,121 [Krystal sighs] Well... 1475 01:18:15,337 --> 01:18:17,199 I'm proud of Krystal's progress, 1476 01:18:17,199 --> 01:18:20,233 and she has made great progress from the beginning. 1477 01:18:20,233 --> 01:18:21,750 And she's still focused, 1478 01:18:21,750 --> 01:18:23,785 and I think she has all intention 1479 01:18:23,785 --> 01:18:25,371 to get to her goal weight. 1480 01:18:25,371 --> 01:18:26,785 And I have no doubt 1481 01:18:26,785 --> 01:18:27,716 that we're gonna be able 1482 01:18:27,716 --> 01:18:29,061 to get her to her goal weight 1483 01:18:29,061 --> 01:18:31,785 within 12 to 18 months. 1484 01:18:31,785 --> 01:18:33,923 And I think, every time we see her, 1485 01:18:33,923 --> 01:18:37,199 she's going to be 20 to 30 pounds lighter. 1486 01:18:37,199 --> 01:18:39,475 [Krystal] Well, I'm happy to hear that Dr. Now 1487 01:18:39,475 --> 01:18:42,095 thinks that I am on track with my weight loss. 1488 01:18:43,367 --> 01:18:45,091 I needed to hear that, I think. 1489 01:18:46,708 --> 01:18:48,329 But I don't want to slow down 1490 01:18:48,329 --> 01:18:49,811 or do anything less. 1491 01:18:52,083 --> 01:18:54,532 -You wanna take my bag? -I got it. 1492 01:18:56,629 --> 01:18:58,146 [Krystal] So I'm going to stay focused 1493 01:18:58,146 --> 01:18:59,870 and keep doing what I need. 1494 01:19:04,140 --> 01:19:05,692 Okay, babe. 1495 01:19:06,757 --> 01:19:08,136 [Krystal] And I feel like I'm getting closer 1496 01:19:08,136 --> 01:19:09,653 to where I can feel confident... 1497 01:19:12,443 --> 01:19:15,512 that these are changes that I'm making for a lifetime, 1498 01:19:16,335 --> 01:19:19,128 and that nothing is going to knock me off track. 1499 01:19:48,024 --> 01:19:50,300 [Krystal] We are here at Bushi Ban 1500 01:19:50,300 --> 01:19:52,059 here in my neighborhood. 1501 01:19:52,059 --> 01:19:53,852 It is a martial arts gym. 1502 01:19:54,303 --> 01:19:55,613 -Hi. -Hello, hello. 1503 01:19:55,613 --> 01:19:56,992 -Hi, Krystal. -Hi. 1504 01:19:56,992 --> 01:19:58,475 -So you're the superstar, huh? -Ah! 1505 01:19:58,475 --> 01:19:59,854 -So come on in... -Yes. 1506 01:19:59,854 --> 01:20:01,441 ...and, uh, we'll start 1507 01:20:01,441 --> 01:20:03,165 a little bit of training. 1508 01:20:03,165 --> 01:20:05,199 I could have never imagined 1509 01:20:05,199 --> 01:20:08,544 doing this at the highest weight when I started. 1510 01:20:08,544 --> 01:20:10,096 -Just go jab and cross. -One... 1511 01:20:10,096 --> 01:20:10,992 -Yes! -Two. 1512 01:20:10,992 --> 01:20:11,992 -Good. -One. 1513 01:20:11,992 --> 01:20:12,923 Keep the wrist straight. 1514 01:20:12,923 --> 01:20:14,234 Good. Squeeze the knuckles. 1515 01:20:14,234 --> 01:20:15,130 -Go one... -One. 1516 01:20:15,130 --> 01:20:15,992 -Awesome. -Two. 1517 01:20:15,992 --> 01:20:17,889 Oh, you got some power there, lady! 1518 01:20:17,889 --> 01:20:21,268 [Krystal] I've always wanted to be physically more active. 1519 01:20:21,268 --> 01:20:24,337 But, unfortunately, at my highest weight... 1520 01:20:24,337 --> 01:20:26,820 [sighs] The word that I hate to use, 1521 01:20:27,139 --> 01:20:28,932 is I... I couldn't. 1522 01:20:28,932 --> 01:20:31,277 Now let's do the other side. For five, ready? 1523 01:20:31,277 --> 01:20:33,346 -One. -One. 1524 01:20:33,346 --> 01:20:34,932 -Excellent. Two. -Two. 1525 01:20:34,932 --> 01:20:36,518 -Awesome. Three. -Three. 1526 01:20:36,518 --> 01:20:38,173 -Fantastic. Four. -Four. 1527 01:20:38,173 --> 01:20:41,242 -Amazing. Five. Super. -Okay. 1528 01:20:41,242 --> 01:20:45,139 Today I have gained tremendous independence. 1529 01:20:45,139 --> 01:20:48,828 We are gonna do what we call a "back fist" and a "knee high." 1530 01:20:48,828 --> 01:20:49,966 -You can do it. -Let's do it. 1531 01:20:49,966 --> 01:20:51,001 Let's do it, okay? 1532 01:20:51,414 --> 01:20:53,241 Three... Fantastic. 1533 01:20:53,774 --> 01:20:55,395 Four... Good. 1534 01:20:55,395 --> 01:20:57,188 -Okay, last one, best one... five. -Five. 1535 01:20:57,188 --> 01:20:58,532 -Give me five, lady. -Woo! 1536 01:20:58,532 --> 01:20:59,808 You're awesome. 1537 01:20:59,808 --> 01:21:01,119 I was very surprised with her spirit, 1538 01:21:01,119 --> 01:21:02,946 how strong her spirit is. 1539 01:21:02,946 --> 01:21:05,119 Her attitude is... Positive attitude. 1540 01:21:05,119 --> 01:21:07,153 -She's not a quitter. -One, two, three. 1541 01:21:07,153 --> 01:21:08,222 [Zulfi] Last one, best one! 1542 01:21:08,222 --> 01:21:10,257 One, two, three. 1543 01:21:10,257 --> 01:21:11,326 -Awesome. -My... 1544 01:21:12,276 --> 01:21:13,552 Give me double high five, please! 1545 01:21:13,552 --> 01:21:14,759 -Yes! -You got it. 1546 01:21:14,759 --> 01:21:15,690 -All right. -Good. 1547 01:21:15,690 --> 01:21:16,621 You're committed. 1548 01:21:16,621 --> 01:21:17,759 I can see you're committed. 1549 01:21:17,759 --> 01:21:19,173 Very. I've been... 1550 01:21:19,173 --> 01:21:20,552 This journey has been 1551 01:21:20,552 --> 01:21:22,207 the most thing I've ever committed to. 1552 01:21:22,207 --> 01:21:23,207 Well, I'm so proud of you. 1553 01:21:23,207 --> 01:21:24,828 Thank you so much. 1554 01:21:24,828 --> 01:21:25,862 Pleasure's mine. 1555 01:21:26,309 --> 01:21:27,343 All right. Let's go. 1556 01:21:28,410 --> 01:21:29,444 Good job, Krystal. 1557 01:21:43,045 --> 01:21:44,011 [Krystal] Tonight, me and Mark 1558 01:21:44,011 --> 01:21:45,976 are going on a date. 1559 01:21:45,976 --> 01:21:48,356 A year ago, you couldn't have dragged me out in public... 1560 01:21:48,356 --> 01:21:49,390 [sighs] 1561 01:21:49,845 --> 01:21:51,293 ...to do something fun, 1562 01:21:51,293 --> 01:21:53,534 for us to enjoy each other. 1563 01:21:53,534 --> 01:21:55,086 And when I started this journey 1564 01:21:55,086 --> 01:21:57,431 I was scared of how it might turn out. 1565 01:21:57,431 --> 01:21:59,224 I'm thankful for today, 1566 01:21:59,224 --> 01:22:00,603 but I don't want to say 1567 01:22:00,603 --> 01:22:02,569 that I've got past the hard part 1568 01:22:02,569 --> 01:22:05,534 because I know it wouldn't be easy moving forward. 1569 01:22:05,534 --> 01:22:07,396 And I may face some challenges 1570 01:22:07,396 --> 01:22:08,914 that are a lot tougher than others. 1571 01:22:08,914 --> 01:22:10,845 -Hi, there. How's it going? -Hi. 1572 01:22:10,845 --> 01:22:13,672 -How are you today? -Pretty good. 1573 01:22:13,672 --> 01:22:15,465 -Thank you so much. -You're welcome. 1574 01:22:15,465 --> 01:22:18,224 [Mark] Wings wrapped. Salad bowls. 1575 01:22:19,182 --> 01:22:21,285 I'm excited for tonight. 1576 01:22:21,285 --> 01:22:22,768 We don't actually get to go out much. 1577 01:22:22,768 --> 01:22:25,630 So I'm glad that we get to get out and do stuff together. 1578 01:22:26,643 --> 01:22:27,816 I'm proud of Krystal. 1579 01:22:27,816 --> 01:22:29,505 Uh, she's really sticking with her diet 1580 01:22:29,505 --> 01:22:31,057 and I'm right here to support her 1581 01:22:31,057 --> 01:22:32,471 one hundred percent. 1582 01:22:32,471 --> 01:22:34,057 Burger bowl with jalapenos, 1583 01:22:34,057 --> 01:22:35,885 no shoe sauce and queso on the side. 1584 01:22:35,885 --> 01:22:37,126 And naked wings. 1585 01:22:37,126 --> 01:22:38,954 Enjoy. I'll be right out with some napkins. 1586 01:22:38,954 --> 01:22:40,747 [Krystal] I'm confident because it's not just 1587 01:22:40,747 --> 01:22:43,195 like I figured out a way to get the weight off. 1588 01:22:43,195 --> 01:22:46,126 Dr. Now taught me how to live healthy. 1589 01:22:46,632 --> 01:22:48,322 That's so good. 1590 01:22:48,322 --> 01:22:51,874 And with those skills now a part of my skill set, 1591 01:22:51,874 --> 01:22:53,288 I know that I'll be able 1592 01:22:53,288 --> 01:22:55,839 to maintain these habits for a lifetime. 1593 01:22:59,729 --> 01:23:00,936 Love ya. 1594 01:23:22,394 --> 01:23:24,360 [Krystal] Today we're going to the beach 1595 01:23:24,952 --> 01:23:26,296 and I feel like I'm just about 1596 01:23:26,296 --> 01:23:29,055 as excited as the kids are. 1597 01:23:29,055 --> 01:23:32,021 This is something we've never been able to do before 1598 01:23:32,021 --> 01:23:35,159 because of how out of control my weight had gotten. 1599 01:23:35,159 --> 01:23:37,503 And the fact that we're able to do it today, 1600 01:23:37,503 --> 01:23:38,848 is really wonderful. 1601 01:23:38,848 --> 01:23:40,193 Look at the kids. 1602 01:23:40,193 --> 01:23:43,193 They done ran off without us. 1603 01:23:43,193 --> 01:23:45,331 I'm sorry I didn't get to do more of this 1604 01:23:45,331 --> 01:23:47,848 when my kids were younger. 1605 01:23:47,848 --> 01:23:49,814 And I feel really sad that, those times, 1606 01:23:49,814 --> 01:23:50,917 I can never have back. 1607 01:23:51,398 --> 01:23:52,881 To do it differently. 1608 01:23:54,946 --> 01:23:56,049 -Ugh! -Ah! 1609 01:23:56,496 --> 01:23:58,186 [Mark] It's beach time. 1610 01:23:59,493 --> 01:24:02,114 [Krystal] But the fact that I can do it differently now, 1611 01:24:03,175 --> 01:24:06,106 that's a whole lot better than how it used to be, 1612 01:24:06,106 --> 01:24:09,347 where I thought I would never have a chance to do anything about it. 1613 01:24:10,516 --> 01:24:12,206 -Oh! -Look at that. 1614 01:24:13,684 --> 01:24:14,822 She's a champ. 1615 01:24:18,783 --> 01:24:19,817 [Mark] Look at that. 1616 01:24:22,709 --> 01:24:24,226 Oh, baby. 1617 01:24:30,252 --> 01:24:31,908 [Krystal] Just hold me. 1618 01:24:38,345 --> 01:24:40,448 [Mark] For her to go out in the water really impressed me. 1619 01:24:40,448 --> 01:24:43,241 I wasn't expecting her to go that far. 1620 01:24:44,375 --> 01:24:45,410 You're good, babe. 1621 01:24:48,058 --> 01:24:49,058 [Krystal] Hug me. 1622 01:24:49,058 --> 01:24:50,541 [Mark] She's doing a whole lot better. 1623 01:24:50,541 --> 01:24:51,886 I'm very proud of her. 1624 01:24:53,051 --> 01:24:55,086 [Krystal] Today was a stepping stone for me 1625 01:24:55,086 --> 01:24:56,672 to see if I could do it 1626 01:24:56,672 --> 01:25:00,223 and face my food addiction, 1627 01:25:00,874 --> 01:25:02,667 and to overcome it. 1628 01:25:03,145 --> 01:25:05,420 I'm very proud of myself. 1629 01:25:05,420 --> 01:25:08,558 When I look around and I see that my family is... 1630 01:25:09,206 --> 01:25:11,551 is content and happy, 1631 01:25:11,551 --> 01:25:12,896 it makes it worth it. 1632 01:25:13,852 --> 01:25:15,403 When I was 600 pounds, 1633 01:25:15,403 --> 01:25:17,334 my life was a nightmare. 1634 01:25:17,334 --> 01:25:18,645 And now I feel like 1635 01:25:18,645 --> 01:25:20,541 this life is a gift. 1636 01:25:20,541 --> 01:25:23,059 Doors are opening for me 1637 01:25:23,987 --> 01:25:26,090 that I never thought would open. 1638 01:25:27,251 --> 01:25:28,838 For the first time in my life, 1639 01:25:28,838 --> 01:25:30,872 I have options. 1640 01:25:30,872 --> 01:25:33,631 I'd say, the way my life has transformed, 1641 01:25:33,631 --> 01:25:35,734 has been pretty darn magical. 1642 01:25:36,283 --> 01:25:37,145 Kiss me.