Brandi and Kandi: Where Are They Now? A 'My 600-Lb Life' Update

Daniel Figaro
Mar 01, 2024
Mar 01, 2024

“Brandi and Kandi Dreier, twin sisters from Vancouver, Washington, were featured on the TLC reality series “My 600-Lb Life,” a show that chronicles a year in the life of an obese patient as they attempt to bring down their weight to a healthy level with the help of Texas-based physician Dr. Younan Nowzaradan. At the age of 29, Brandi weighed 587 pounds, and Kandi weighed 604 pounds. Their goal was to lose enough weight to qualify for gastric bypass surgery and establish healthier habits.

So, Brandi and Kandi: where are they now? Since their appearance on the show, they have made significant progress, losing over 400 pounds collectively, and are now leading healthier lives.”

Key Takeaways:

Brandi and Kandi Dreier, twin sisters from Vancouver, Washington, underwent a transformative journey on TLC's "My 600-Lb Life," losing over 400 pounds collectively and embracing healthier lifestyles.
Brandi Dreier, now a mother of two, is actively involved in her children's lives, breaking the cycle of parental neglect she experienced. She's found a new zest for life, sporting tattoos and enjoying time with friends.
Kandi Dreier, overcoming food addiction and a medically induced coma during surgery, has also made significant progress. Happily married and a mother of two, she continues to live in Washington, supported by her sister and focusing on family.

Brandi and Kandi - Where Are They Now?

Brandi Dreier

Brandi Dreier, who shed almost 230 pounds, is now enjoying her life as a mom. Since the show, she’s been in a long-term relationship, and the couple has two daughters. On the show, she commented on the sister’s lack of parental figures while growing up. She is now working to break the cycle and be actively involved in her kids’ lives. Brandi is very active on social media, and like any loving auntie, she posts pictures of her adorable niece and nephew as often as possible. She’s also found a new lease on life — she’s sporting a half-sleeve tattoo, posts pictures of her with a great circle of friends.

Kandi Dreier

Kandi Dreier, a 29-year-old Vancouver, Washington native, and her sister Brandi Dreier both made an appearance in season 5 of the show. Kandi weighed 604 pounds at the time of her appearance and was almost confined to bed. She suffered from food addiction for years, giving in to her own needs and having constant eating cravings4. Kandi is also in a committed relationship, according to her Facebook page. While she doesn’t have kids, she never misses an opportunity to spend time with her nieces and express her love for them. Kandi’s journey was a bit more complicated than her sister’s due to the medically induced coma she endured during her surgery. Thankfully, she made a full recovery and went on to lose over 220 pounds. According to their social media accounts, the sisters have returned to living in Washington and continue to be each other’s main support system.

Who are Brandi and Kandi? Update in 2024

Brandi and Kandi Dreier are twin sisters who were featured on the TLC reality series “My 600-Lb Life,” a show that chronicles a year in the life of an obese patient as they attempt to bring down their weight to a healthy level with the help of Texas-based physician Dr. Younan Nowzaradan. At the age of 29, Brandi weighed 587 pounds, and Kandi weighed 604 pounds. Their goal was to lose enough weight to qualify for gastric bypass surgery and establish healthier habits.

On the show, the sisters shared a traumatizing childhood full of neglect and abuse, which led them to turn to each other, and to food, for comfort. They decided to finally make a change and met with famed weight-loss surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan. Brandi and Kandi did well on their preliminary diet, each losing 40 pounds in their first month. Brandi qualified for gastric bypass first, while Kandi had to improve her heart’s EKG readings before being able to go under the knife. Once Kandi went in for the operation, her heart stopped, and Dr. Now put her in a medically-induced coma to recover from the effects of the pulmonary embolism. Thankfully, Kandi made a full recovery, and both of them pushed forward with diet, exercise, and therapy in order to change their lives for the better.

As of 2024, they have both dramatically slimmed down and completely turned their lives around. They appeared in the 2018 follow-up “My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?” and looked healthier than ever with no signs of slowing down. On the show, Kandi also revealed she was pregnant and happily married. She’s since retreated from the spotlight, but reports indicate that she is now a happy mother of two. Brandi is very active on social media, and like any loving auntie, she posts pictures of her adorable niece and nephew as often as possible. She’s also found a new lease on life — she’s sporting a half-sleeve tattoo, posts pictures of her with a great circle of friends.