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World's Biggest Bride: Confessions of a Morbidly Obese
Woman
May 22, 2012
Thirty-three-year-old single mother Susanne says that
she's not trying to lose weight by her June 2013
wedding — she's in a race to gain more. She says to
achieve her goal of 800 pounds, she is consuming up to
30,000 calories per day with the help of her 38-year-old
fiancé, Parker, a chef, who prepares many of her meals.
Is he feeding his future wife to death? Susanne admits
that the added weight is taking its toll, and she often
lacks the energy to walk without assistance. Still, she
says she's not ashamed of her shape and wishes more
women would embrace their curves. Can Dr. Phil help
Susanne see the seriousness of her condition before it's
too late?
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Proud of Her Size
Susanne says she decided to gain weight the day she
was told she was too big for a BBW ("Big Beautiful
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Women") dating website. "As I started gaining, I started
really enjoying it, and I started becoming confident," she
says. She says she feels sorry for thin women whom
she says have succumbed to societal pressure to be
skinny. "As long as you're enjoying yourself, enjoy
yourself," she says. While she concedes that her weight
has hindered her mobility — often having to be pushed
in a wheelchair, shop using a power scooter and walk
only short distances — Susanne says she has no
regrets. Today, Susanne models her curves to help
support her family.
How much does Susanne have to eat to reach her
goal? "I don't count my calories because that takes
the fun out of it."
Susanne opens up about her big goal, her selfimage and her modeling career. Plus, learn why
Susanne says her weight gaining program is similar
to that of a bodybuilder.
The Future Ahead
Susanne says that despite her size, she's in perfect
physical shape. She says that she knows there are
risks, "but risk doesn't mean that it's going to happen."
She says defensively, "You take a risk by drinking your
tap water." Dr. Phil explains to Susanne that severe
obesity can shave up to 10 years off one's life and asks
her if it's worth it. And, Susanne's fiancé, Parker, a chef,
says he loves her at her size. He says he helps by doing
many of the household chores, including preparing
many of Susanne's meals — but is he feeding her to
death?
Susanne weighs in and is shocked by the results.
Plus, hear from her doctor. Then, Susanne takes a
shot at modern medicine.
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Susanne's fiancé sounds off. "I just want her to be
healthy."
A Family's Love
Susanne's family, including her sister, Cassie, and 17year-old son, Gabriel, say they've had concerns, but
Susanne puts them to rest by saying she is gaining
weight in a healthy way. Can Dr. Phil open everyone's
eyes to the dangers of severe obesity?
Cassie argues that her sister and best friend is not
at risk. "She's healthier than I am." And, Dr. Phil lists
off Susanne's meals for just one day.
Dr. Phil offers Susanne help to lose weight. Will she
accept?
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