Ashley Bratcher, a 27-year-old mom from Texas, turned to food for comfort after her mother abandoned the family. The emotional weight of caring for her siblings and years of unresolved pain led her to weigh 725 pounds.
Eventually, Ashley’s weight left her unable to care for herself, relying on her 5-year-old son for basic tasks. Fearing for her life, she joined My 600-Lb Life and began working with Dr. Nowzaradan. After losing 123 pounds on a strict pre-surgery diet, she underwent gastric bypass and went on to shed a total of 255 pounds.
By 2018, Ashley was under 300 pounds, embracing a new life of independence, confidence, and joy in everyday things—like shopping or taking a shower. She now shares her journey on Instagram, reminding followers that “surgery is just a tool,” and mindset matters most.
With steady support from her husband Jack—her partner of 12 years—Ashley proves that with determination and love, change is possible.
