That’s likely why the show has endured for many seasons and has attracted millions of viewers.
So what is there to know about Dr. Now that you might not have gleaned from the series already?
This is the truth about Dr. Nowzaradan from “My 600-lb Life.”
Each of these procedures requires a specific skill set, one that Dr. Now clearly has perfected.
Just consider the sheer number of people he’s helped over the years!
Talk about a versatile surgeon with the skills to pay the bills!
When Dr. Now first started operating via laparoscope, the technique was literally on the cutting edge.
Today, however, it’s a technique that is utilized in operating rooms all over the world.
Additionally, Dr. Now performs surgery on people that other doctors will not.
“Taking care of these people, that’s my job,” he toldHoustonia.
“I never worked a day in my life.”
And that’s what makes Dr. Now tick.
“We don’t need to be rich,” he continued, referring to weight-loss surgeons collectively.
Honestly, we love to hear his refreshing perspective.
Um, yikes, that sounds awful but we’re not done.
Dr. Now then appealed the outcome, which was denied three years later in 2007.
In the end, Delores ended up with 70% of the assets, which is quite a lot.
The guy is clearly quite busy.
To that end, you may be surprised to learn just how old Dr. Now really is.
For one, he graduated from medical school in 1970, according to hiswebsite.
We can only hope to be as spry as he is at that age!
Additionally, and more evidently, Dr. Now is quite the accomplished visual artist.
As per another post on hisInstagrampage, the physician is seen drawing a scene from nature with a pen.
“One more [art]work … is finished,” he wrote in the caption.
He added that he plans to sign the images, too.
you’re free to see another angle of the drawinghere.
Pretty impressive for a guy who only does this on the side!
“It just happened,” he revealed in an interview withHoustonia.
“I was operating on a lot of 600-pound people.”
Well, that’s only part of the story.
However, some of Dr. Now’s previous patients have sued the doctor, according toRadar.
The patient later dropped the suit, and Dr. Now defended his actions.
And, once again, the claimant ended up withdrawing the complaint.
Is Dr. Now responsible for these unfortunate incidents?
However, Dr. Now denied any wrongdoing and explained that she hadn’t been a good patient post-surgery.
That claimant later dropped her suit after Dr. Now asked for “proof” of her claims.
But, as Dr. Now puts it, that’s not really the case.
“Obesity is not a choice for people,” he revealed in a chat withChron.
“It’s not something that most people can walk their weight off with diet and exercise.”
It’s infinitely more complicated than that, which Dr. Now comprehends better than most.
So no one is off the hook, even if their genetics are against them.
That’s not the only time Dr. Now showed the world that he regularly gets his sweat on.
Finally, you’re able to see Dr. Now executing some pulldowns in one additionalInstagramvideo.
Dr. Now also makes eating healthy a priority, as per one lastInstagrampost.
Keep up the good work, doc.
For one, the surgeon enjoys spending time with his family, as per a post on hisInstagrampage.
Even in his leisure he’s thinking about medical care, and we’re totally here for it.
Additionally, Dr. Now enjoys playing chess, as well as the many benefits that come with it.
“I’ve enjoyed playing chess for decades,” he shared in the caption of anotherInstagrampost.
“The brain is a muscle and brain games are a great way to keep your mental health.”
With the diet’s amount, patients must stick to a strict 1,200-calorie-per-day regimen.
However, Dr. Now has admitted that he never intends to lose his cool.
“Families can either be enablers or encouragers,” he said.
“I will always be available if they need me,” he said.
In fact, show staffer Chris Wilding has perfected a brilliant impersonation of Dr. Now.
“It was the real Dr. Now from ‘600-lb Life’ talking to me.”
