Mark Rutland from My 600-lb Life refused weight-loss surgery and chose diet and exercise instead, losing a significant amount of weight. Mark Rutland found purpose in his weight loss journey, working hard to tackle his weight issues head-on without surgery. Although surgery might be an option in the future, Mark is determined to continue losing weight on his own for now.

My 600-lb Life season 11 star Mark Rutland refused to have weight-loss surgery, and it's time to find out what happened to him after one of the best reality TV shows. The 42-year-old from Orlando, Florida, weighed 715 pounds when he first visited renowned bariatric surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, Aka Dr. Now. Mark began the program and got a job working from home as a travel agent. Mark ate better, exercised more, even rode a bike, and lost 97 pounds. While he won't appear again on My 600-Lb Life season 12, it's time to catch up with Mark.