What Happened To My 600-Lb Life's Roni & Michael Dominguez?

This article includes references to domestic violence.

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and over the years, many participants on "My 600-lb Life" have had to face inner demons to get their lives back on track. This was exemplified by Season 5's Michael Dominguez, who sought the help of Dr. Younan Nowzaradan. At the beginning of his episode, he weighed 635 pounds, and by the end, he had lost 287 pounds to wind up at 348 pounds. But despite the weight loss, there were still issues to be addressed between Michael and his wife, Roni Dominguez.

Fans learn much about their toxic relationship between this appearance and a follow-up on a 2018 episode of "My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?" Roni wants to support his journey and lose weight, too, but this rubs Michael the wrong way. It eventually came to light that Michael suffers from anger issues, which took out on Roni. At one point, it's revealed that Michael slammed a door on Roni's finger, breaking her fingertip to the point where it couldn't be reattached. Roni claimed she would leave her husband, but it's tough to say what transpired due to a lack of any reporting or real social media presence.

Couples going through weight-loss programs together can achieve wonders. They can support and motivate one another to lead healthier lifestyles, as seen in another "My 600-lb Life" couple, Nathan and Amber Prater. However, Michael and Roni Dominguez had several issues that required addressing, and fans have been left mainly in the dark as to what happened between them.

They each had a Facebook profile at one point, but they have since been deleted or made private so that the public can't see any posts. But between their "My 600-lb Life" appearances, fans firmly believe Roni had to get out of that relationship before it was too late. A clip from their episode on YouTube shows Michael berating one of his kids for not packing up the moving truck "correctly." Fortunately, Roni stands up for their son, which earned the approval of one user who commented, "It feels good actually seeing a mother stick up for her son."

Starcasm managed to find a Facebook screenshot of the couple from 2019, and it looks as though they both succeeded in keeping the weight off at that time. But that was several years ago, with no real updates since. Whether they've remained together or have split apart, hopefully they're both doing well in terms of mental and physical health.

If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233. You can also find more information, resources, and support at their website.