On Season 7 of My 600-lb Life, the cameras follow Annjeanette Whaley, a 30-year-old woman in San Diego, California. She has been struggling with weight all her life. At the age of 9, “a campaign was established to send her to fat camp.” She says, “When I’m eating, I don’t feel all the pain in my life.” On the show, Annjeanette travels to Houston to meet with gastric bypass surgeon Dr. Now.
Annjeanette’s father, Jack Whaley, was to go with her to Houston. In December 2018, he took to Facebook to ask for help with travel. He thought his travel costs would be covered “but at the 11th hour have been informed only half will be covered.” His air fare from Oregon to Texas was $454. He didn’t ask for a donation but “a person who can help and we can repay our half.” He ended his plea: “This is a circumstance that if not attended to could put an abrupt end to my daughter’s life. Not acceptable in my view. Thank you.” My 600-lb Life airs Wednesdays at 8 pm on TLC.
