The new season ofMy 600-lb.

Lifeon TLC debuted on December 30 to much fanfare and a lot of fan reaction on Twitter.

Her condition was so precarious that she was unable to travel to seeDr.

Samantha from My 600-lb. Life eating cake

“I’m so overwhelmed,” Bella confesses.

Viewers offered as much if not more sympathy to Bella as they did to her mother.

Another fanposted, “Samantha seems motivated and has a good support system.

Samantha from My 600-lb. Life in red top

I hope she is successful.”

One responsenoted, “Yo Samantha … therapy works.

Bella is an angel putting up with this abuse.”

In a similar vein, a viewerposted, “Samantha, you should probably get passionate about life!

Your daughters future depends on it.”

Her daughter needs her."