Likely due to an NDA with TLC, most people who are profiled in My 600-lb Life aren't super forthcoming about their current status. Melissa often re-posts videos to her Facebook page, but the last photo we have of her is from 2018, so it's unclear what she looks like today, or if she was able to lose enough weight for surgery. The last we know of Melissa's progress was that she lost a total of 150 pounds, thanks to Dr. Now's rigid diet and exercise regimen, and regularly seeing a therapist. 

Melissa got down to 440 pounds by the end of the episode, and her collective tenacity and determination was impressive. While Melissa did fail her diet a few times, she worked hard to keep powering through. However, when Dr. Now asked Melissa to move to Houston (where he is located) so that he could monitor her ongoing process, Melissa refused. She didn't want to give up her life in Florida; she had started dating again (a man named Elijah) and seeing her friends, which is understandable.

“I’m not going to stop or give up until I’m living my best life yet and I get to where I need. I’m going to do it," Melissa said in her episode. Considering all the major positive changes she's already made for herself, we are totally hopeful to see photos of a healthier and happier Melissa on social media soon. 

Watch My 600-lb Life every Wednesday at 8 p.m.EST on TLC.