Growing up, the Perrio siblings (they also have an older brother) survived a rough childhood. As they explained on "My 600-Lb Life," their father had substance abuse issues and often fought with their mother. Clarence, Roshanda, and Brandie turned to food to smother their sadness and stress, even devising ways to get to the treats their father locked in a closet as a punishment. By the time they were in high school, all three were already seriously overweight — Roshanda weighed 300 pounds by age 12 — and their poor diet only contributed to their continuing weight gain. The episode shows Roshanda and Brandie eating at a buffet restaurant, each with two plates piled high with fried chicken, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes with gravy, and other comfort foods.
The siblings each moved into their own houses as young adults, but Roshanda and Brandie's weight interfered with their mobility. After their mother's death, they relied on Clarence to provide their food and transportation. By 2018, the loss of independence and the fear of dying young finally led the Perrios to seek help. The first surgeon they consulted wasn't able to work safely with super-obese patients, and he referred them to Dr. Now.
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