Some of the sibling duos on "My 600-lb Life," make Dr. Younan Nowzaradan's life tough while in his program. That is not the case for David Bolton and his younger brother Benji Bolton, who appear in Season 6 of the show. The two, who weigh roughly 750 and 580 pounds, are eager to get their lives back on track for the sake of themselves, their spouses, and their kids. In this article we will be learning about the life's journey of Benji and David, how they made a huge body transformation, and their relationship.
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Who are David Bolton and Benji Bolton?
Benji and David are the prominent characters of the TV reality show My 600-lb Life. They weighed 1300 pounds when they first appeared on My 600-lb Life. David, who weighed the most at 747 pounds, claimed that because they were poor as children, they would often buy junk food with their excess cash. David claimed that he acquired weight more quickly than his siblings and by the time he was 10 years old, he already weighed 140 pounds, in contrast to his brother Benji who only weighed 582 pounds. The brothers were nevertheless adamant about making a change in their lifestyles and weight.
- About My 600-lb Life
A reality television program called "My 600-lb Life" debuted in the United States on TLC (The Learning Channel). The program focuses on those who struggle with excessive obesity and frequently weigh 600 pounds or more. It details their struggles to get healthier and reduce weight while under the direction of bariatric surgeon Dr. Nowzaradan. The series offers a thorough examination of the participants' physical, emotional, and psychological struggles with obesity. It also looks at how obesity affects their relationships and day-to-day activities. "My 600-lb Life" has drawn praise for bringing attention to obesity-related issues as well as criticism for potential participant exploitation.
What has happened to David Bolton and Benji Bolton on the show?
After visiting with My 600-lb Life Doctor Younan Nowzaradan, AKA Dr. Now, the brothers were put on a specific diet that helped them get started on their weight reduction quest. David immediately lost 141 pounds, qualifying him for bariatric surgery. Benji, on the other hand, struggled to lose weight, losing only 14 pounds in the same time span. Nonetheless, he was inspired by David's progress and worked harder. Benji eventually qualified for bariatric surgery as well. Following their operation, the two brothers worked hard to live a healthy lifestyle. David had lost weight and was about 420 pounds by the end of their My 600-lb Life episode, while Benji was closer to 258 pounds. David and Benji kept up their weight reduction efforts after finishing the series, and the brothers actually lost more weight. Cindy Lee Bolton, David, and Benji's sister, allegedly stated in a Facebook discussion that the boys have made enormous progress in their weight reduction, according to Starcasm. David shed about 452 pounds, while Benji shed about 382 pounds, not far behind.
The Boltons brothers split up
In the episode of "My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?" with David and Benji Bolton, the latter says he's alienated from his elder brother, who appears to have departed the show. Benji responds, "Because we're still on separate paths, and that's probably not going to change for a while." Benji first becomes unhappy with David when he leaves Mary, whom he views as part of the family.
David filed legal action against Megalomedia.
David sued the show's production company, Megalomedia, a few months before it aired, making accusations that are identical to those made in the case brought by the family of James "L.B." Bonner, a previous contestant who committed himself. His post-surgery sadness was not addressed by Megalomedia, which was more preoccupied with keeping up a filming schedule and achieving high viewership. David's psychological discomfort reportedly increased since the corporation allegedly didn't pay for all of his medical expenses despite promising to do so. We don't know if the brothers have reconciled since then or if the legal dispute had anything to do with their division.
Where are David and Benji now?
My 600-lb Life star, David and Benji is in Houston, Texas. They are living a healthy life and are busy in their own lives. Benji is continuing to enjoy the success he had in the program. In a picture next to his new partner, Carrie, David, who broke up with his girlfriend Mary because she wasn't very supportive of his trip, also seems content and healthy. The picture was uploaded to David's Facebook page in September 2023. Even so, life after TLC hasn't been quite great for them.
Biography
David and Benji were born in Houston, Texas. They are currently 40 and 38 years old respectively. They are Christian and their ethnicity is White.
Trivia
- David had lost weight and was about 420 pounds by the end of their My 600-lb Life episode
- David and Benji kept up their weight reduction efforts after finishing the series
FAQs of David Bolton and Benji Bolton
What happened to Benji on 600-pound life?
According to Distractify, towards the end of their My 600-lb Life episode, Benji was about 258 pounds and David had lost weight to 420 pounds. David and Benji continued to work toward their weight reduction objectives after leaving the series, and the brothers furthered their weight loss.
