Suvechha Sarkar
Season 10 of TLC’s, ‘My 600-lb Life’ featured the transformative journey of Lucas Higdon before the viewers. During his initial introduction in episode 9 titled ‘Lucas’ Journey,’ he weighed 619 lbs, which was taking a huge toll on his daily life. Even basic tasks like taking a shower or walking short distances had become overwhelming challenges for him. Since childhood, his emotional pain had led him to food, which created a dangerous cycle, worsening his condition. Despite the limitations of living in his family’s homestead, he bravely decided to take the reins of his life and take the first step to a healthy future.
Lucas Higdon Took Control of His Journey With Immense Perseverance
In the beginning, even the smallest movement felt like a monumental task for Lucas Higdon. He was constantly in pain, battling exhaustion, and his world had shrunk within the walls of his house. The reality star homeschooled his niece and nephew and relied on food as the only highlight of his day. However, the longing to get his own job ultimately pushed Lucas to make the life-changing decision to stop depending on his family and reach out for help from Dr. Nowzaradan. He started with 619 lbs and was instructed to maintain a strict diet and exercise plan. Within just two months, he dropped 29 lbs, bringing his weight down to 590.
Lucas further joined a gym to push himself harder, and by the fourth month, he had lost 80 lbs. Impressed by his progress, the doctor approved him for weight loss surgery scheduled for next month. At the time of surgery, Lucas had reached 515 lbs. Despite concerns about potential complications, the procedure went quite smoothly. However, the reality star did not stop his momentum there. With the constant support from his family, he stayed consistent and also worked on his mental health. By the time the tenth month rolled in, he had shed an astounding 218 lbs, bringing his weight down to 401. At the end of his story, Dr. Nowzaradan shared that once Lucas reached under 300 lbs, he would qualify for skin removal surgery.
Lucas Has Turned His Hobby in 3-D Printing Into a Professional Comeback
Lucas’ professional journey has been marked by passion, setbacks, and unwavering resilience. He has always been a bright student and played football in high school from 2007 to 2008. The Conroe, Texas native once managed to bring his weight near to 240 lbs in order to stay in shape for the team. However, the end of the season brought back his old habits, and it ended up forcing him to stay back from the field. After high school, Lucas juggled his college classes while working at a local pizza place. Although it initially started as a convenient choice, it soon brought him closer to temptations that gradually derailed his progress. He was close to graduating from college when his father, Glenn, urged him to drop out of school and learn machining, a trade that Lucas was not very passionate about.
Lucas put his dreams on hold and eventually gave in to the wishes of his father. About 3 to 4 years later, he took up a job as a grocery delivery driver. However, his worsening health made it impossible for him to keep up. He ultimately ended up giving his 30-day notice and had to move on from the role. By the time Lucas started his journey toward weight loss, he had turned his attention to homeschooling his nieces and nephew while quietly holding onto his dream of returning to the IT sector. By the seventh month, his dream had begun to revive, and he began researching colleges. The following month, Lucas checked out the courses in a local community college and landed a tech-related job.
However, Lucas did not restrict himself to that milestone. In March 2022, he started exploring digital art with his brand-new drawing tablet. The reality star earned a Google Coursera certificate in HTML, CSS, and Javascript from Johns Hopkins University in September 2023 and set his sights on cyber security. By November of the same year, Lucas expanded his expertise into 3-D Printing, where he designed hooks, organizers, and props. What started out as his hobby soon turned into something more. In March 2025, Lucas proudly shared that he had set up his own office and was running a 3-D Printing business.
Lucas Found the Strength For His Transformation in His Family’s Support
Lucas’ personal life is shaped by deep emotional turmoil and strong family bonds. From a very young age, he struggled with depression and stress, which was a result of the repeated separation between his parents. Despite the instability, there was never a shortage of love. This is because both of his parents remained steady sources of support for him through the highs and lows of his transformation journey. However, Lucas’s younger sister, Maegan, is the foundation of his support system. Although they had a rough start due to the emotional turmoil they faced during their childhood, the siblings soon became quite close to one another.
Maegan accompanied Lucas to nearly every one of his doctor’s appointments and followed the same strict diet by his side. She made it her mission to ensure her brother never faced his challenges alone. Her encouragement became one of the biggest driving forces that helped him in his progress. Lucas also shares a deep connection with his brother Kenneth, whose support became especially evident when he was beside the reality star during his Bariatric surgery. He also fosters a special bond with his grandmother and cherishes her very dearly. In August 2022, Lucas, Kenneth, and their grandmother shared a peaceful weekend at the Houston Botanical Gardens, making lifelong memories.
During the show, Lucas had expressed a heartfelt desire to start a family of his own. In May 2023, he dropped a hint for his followers about spending time with a beautiful lady, Leigha Lynn Garner. Although he has chosen to keep the details of the connection under wraps, we remain hopeful that he has finally found his soulmate. Besides this, Lucas spends time playing with his beloved furry pup at every chance he gets. Outside of family and romance, he enjoys the simple joys of life, like playing video games and reconnecting with nature. Although it is unclear whether he has undergone the skin removal surgery, he did share with his fans that he had dropped to an astonishing 250 lbs in 2023. The memories that he proudly shares are the living proof of his discipline, consistency, and incredible transformation.
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