Family by the Ton - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
The Family Journey Begins
The six one-hour episodes begin with Beverly, Naomi's mother, who undergoes weight loss surgery in a last attempt to turn things around and hopefully inspire her daughter, niece and nephew to follow in her footsteps. In helping her mother recover from her weight loss surgery, Naomi sees firsthand the frightening complications involved in recovery, but is motivated by her dream to start a family. Meanwhile, cousin Drew must overcome his denial of how addictive his eating habits have become before he even begins to consider moving forward with surgery. Finally, cousin Chitoka as been bed-bound for over three years due to her morbid obesity and must literally take her first steps in the right direction in order to qualify for surgery.
Stepping on the Scale
Stressed out Naomi struggles with her liquid diet & may hit her breaking point. Drew wants to have the weight loss surgery but when he steps on the scale he's thrown off entirely. Bedbound Chitoka takes a big step and asks Dr Proctor for a house call.
One Step at a Time
After struggling with her liquid diet, Naomi learns if she is approved for surgery; Drew's new weigh-in leads him down a slippery path; family tragedy motivates Chitoka to try to become more mobile, starting by trying to leave her bedroom.
You Have to Fight for It
Chitoka attempts to walk outside for the first time in years; Naomi finds some things remain the same post-surgery; Drew risks getting his surgery canceled entirely if he doesn't fight for it and lose weight.
Time Is of the Essence
The family anxiously wait while Drew undergoes surgery; Chitoka surprises even the doctor when she pushes herself further than ever before; things take an unexpected turn when Naomi and her boyfriend go on their first dinner date after surgery.
The Big Reveal
After years of being bedridden, Chitoka's surgery day is finally here, but her size makes the procedure extremely dangerous; Naomi shares a secret with her friends; the cousins reveal their startling transformations at Beverly's birthday party.
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