David and Benji Benton are famous stars from My 600-lb Life season 6, and it’s time to update fans about them. When Benji and David debuted on My 600-lb Life, the brothers weighed 1300 pounds. David, the heaviest at 747 pounds, explained that they grew up poor and would spend all their extra money on junk food. Unlike his brother Benji who weighed just 582 pounds, David explained that he gained weight faster than his siblings and already weighed 140 pounds by the time he was 10 years old. Nonetheless, the brothers were determined to lose weight and change their lives.
After consulting My 600-lb Life Doctor Younan Nowzaradan, AKA Dr. Now, the brothers were placed on a specialized diet that kick-started their weight loss journey. David quickly dropped about 141 pounds which qualified him for bariatric surgery. However, Benji struggled with losing weight, only dropping 14 pounds within the same time frame. Nonetheless, he took inspiration from David’s improvement by working harder. Eventually, Benji also qualified for his bariatric surgery. After their surgery, the two brothers continued working hard to live a healthier lifestyle.
My 600-Lb Life David & Benji Bolton Achieved Their Weight Loss Goals
By the end of their My 600-lb Life episode, David had dropped to 420 pounds while Benji weighed in at around 258 pounds, according to Distractify. After leaving the series, David and Benji continued working towards their weight loss goals, and the brothers dropped even more weight. According to Starcasm, David and Benji’s sister Cindy Lee Bolton, revealed in a Facebook conversation that the brothers have made monumental strides in their weight loss. David lost around 452 pounds, and Benji was close behind, losing around 382 pounds. Meanwhile, the brother’s weight loss achievement became even more profound when David announced his engagement to his girlfriend, Carrie, in March 2020 via his Facebook page.
My 600-Lb Life David & Benji Bolton Have Become Estranged
When David and Benji starred in My 600-lb Life season 6, the brothers had a very good relationship. Despite their personality differences, they helped and motivated each other to achieve their weight loss goals. However, when Benji appeared on My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now, Benji sadly admitted that he and his brother had a falling out. One of the reasons the brothers stopped seeing eye to eye was David’s decision to sue Megalomedia, the studio that produces My 600-lb Life. After their stint on the show, David sued the company and the producers.
The case documents filed by David alleged that the lifestyle changes needed for him to undergo weight loss surgery made him frustrated and depressed and that the show never provided any mental assistance for him. He also accused the studio of promising to pay all medical bills incurred under Dr. Now’s care, but they didn’t. Although there has been no recent update about David, hopefully, he has stayed committed to his weight loss goals like Benji. Hopefully, the My 600-lb Life stars will reconcile one day.
Sources: Distractify, Starcasm, David Bolton/Facebook