My 600-Lb Life: Dr Now’s 10 Most Savage Moments Ranked (You Won’t Believe Your Eyes!)

My 600-lb Life has featured several unbelievable moments since its premiere in 2012, some of which included Dr. Younan Nowzaradan. The reality TV show has been a must-watch for years, and season 12 is no different. My 600-lb Life season 12 features an amazing cast, many returning faces, and unexpected plot twists. Dr. Now’s addition to the show is the cherry on top. Many viewers were skeptical if the popular surgeon would return to TV, as he’s nearly 80. However, he surprised everyone by joining the show and looking better than he had been in years.

Many fans like Dr. Now because he’s upfront with his patients and an expert at his art. The Iranian surgeon has nearly 50 years of experience and a portfolio of hundreds of successful weight-loss stories. He’s an author and a father who understands and empathizes with his patients regardless of their flaws. At the same time, he is honest with people who waste his time by not following his instructions. The 79-year-old man has been part of many viral moments over the last twelve years. He’s quick-witted and savage at times.

10

Dr. Now Shows Tough Love To James King

My 600-lb Life Season 5

Dr. Now has been part of many shocking moments over the years. In season 5, the popular surgeon got irritated at his patient, James King, who couldn’t lose weight. The Kentucky native man weighed 735 pounds when he debuted on the show and gained nearly 50 pounds after 11 months. Dr. Now dismissed him from his program in month 11, and he tragically died a few years later. Dr. Now had many discussions with James about his health, but nothing worked out.

At one point, he advised him to change and asked him to tell his wife not to feed him junk. However, James didn’t listen and said, “I have to eat something.” The reply made Dr. Now so angry that he resorted to mocking James.

9

Dr. Now Compares Steven Assanti’s Leg To An Elephant’s

My 600-lb Life Season 5

Another one of Dr. Now’s savage moments comes from Steven Assanti’s story a few years ago. The Rhode Island local was part of TLC’s My 600-lb Life season 5 and failed to drop enough weight quickly. He also had a morbidly obese brother, Justin Assanti, who also struggled with his obesity. During one of the episodes, Steven visited Dr. Now for his check-up, where he discovered he had gained 21 pounds.

He was worried about facing him for obvious reasons. Dr. Now was furious at Steven’s lack of progress. He called him an “absolute failure” and exposed him for being a drug addict. He made him stand in front of a mirror and said, “look at what you’ve done to your body.” He compared his legs to an elephant’s and added, “it doesn’t look human anymore.”

8

Dr. Now Tells Latonya Pottain She’ll Be Alright Even If She Doesn’t Eat

My 600-lb Life Season 11

Latonya Pottain weighed 632 pounds when she debuted on the show and 599 pounds after eight months into the program. As expected, Dr. Now wasn’t too happy and was disappointed with her lack of progress. He gave her countless chances, but she didn’t improve. One of the scenes showed Latonya blaming the hospital food and calling it terrible. She complained about the beans and said the high-protein meal was inedible.

Unfortunately, the savage remark wasn’t enough to educate Latonya on how to improve. She kept complaining about the meal and compared it to dog food.

7

Dr. Now Asks Benji Bolton If He Has A Medical Degree

My 600-lb Life Season 6

Benji Bolton was one of the success stories of My 600-lb Life. The Houston local lost 361 pounds, reaching an astounding 218 pounds after 12 months. However, even he wasn’t safe from Dr. Now’s wrath. When he returned to My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?, Dr. Now was shocked to learn about his weight gain. The popular surgeon discovered his patient had gained 27 pounds and unloaded on him.

Dr. Now said, “you’re trying to tell me that almost 30 pounds just magically appeared on your body?”

Benji tried diverting the conversation by stating that his excess skin stressed him and that only surgery could help him. His denial and lack of awareness further angered Dr. Now, who shut him down savagely. He sarcastically asked, “do you have a medical degree I don’t know about?”

6

Dr. Now Calls Out Ashley Taylor’s Delusions

My 600-lb Life Season 8

Ashley Taylor was one of Dr. Now’s toughest patients. Not only was she extremely overweight, but she also had major behavioral problems that stopped her from shedding excess weight. The 24-year-old patient resident debuted at 486 pounds and could only drop 17 pounds six months before quitting the program. Dr. Now and Ashley had various arguments in season 8. One such moment showed Ashley acting delusional as she declined help from the experts at the hospital.

She complained about everything and asked the doctor to just perform the surgery on her despite her terrible lifestyle. As expected, Dr. Now was shocked by her refusal and lack of understanding.

He replied, “you haven’t lost any weight, and you want us to do magic for you.”

The surgeon shared that the surgery only works when she eats less. He added, “it’s gonna help you by making you eat less.”

5

Dr. Now Forces Lee Sutton To Sit Down

My 600-lb Life Season 6

Lee Sutton weighed 714 pounds when she was featured on the show. While the 42-year-old Houston native dropped nearly 300 pounds in 12 months, he argued with Dr. Now multiple times. One of Lee’s worst moments was visiting the hospital for his checkup after missing his last appointment. Dr. Now said (via TLC), “when you left the hospital, you were down to 546, so you lost only nine pounds since then.”

Lee laughed at the statement and mockingly said, “I guess I am eating the wrong things.” As expected, Dr. Now wasn’t too happy about Lee’s response. He got angry at him and asked, “do you think it’s funny?” Confronted by facts, Lee felt overwhelmed and decided to leave the appointment.

4

Dr. Now Accuses Schenee Murry-Hawkins Of Eating Pizza

My 600-lb Life Season 6

There have been times when Dr. Now has been somewhat unfair in his assessments but for understandable reasons. In My 600-lb Life season 6, he treated Schenee Murry-Hawkins, a 27-year-old from Indianapolis. He tried to give her the right advice, but she never understood it. Schenee was delusional about her size. She felt it was water weight and didn’t put enough effort into losing weight. As a result, she was unable to change herself.

She only dropped 0.8 pounds in 8 months before Dr. Now dismissed her. The episode had many savage moments, one of which was when the surgeon accused Schenee of eating pizza, and she declined it by calling it waterweight. Dr. Now said, “do you think I am stupid and won’t understand when you retain water?” This remark hurt Schenee, who immediately started crying and begged, “send me back home.”

3

Dr. Now Tells Holly Hager, “So Chocolate Is More Important To You Than Living, Apparently”

My 600-lb Life Season 7

Holly Hager had an impressive weight-loss journey in My 600-lb Life season 7. She debuted at 658 pounds and dropped nearly 240 pounds in 12 months. However, weight-loss success didn’t come easy. She had to overcome many personal addictions, including her love for chocolates. One of the moments in the episode showed her arguing with Dr. Now about her bad habits as she savagely dismantled her and gave her a reality check.

The surgeon said, “so, Chocolate is more important to you than living, apparently.”

The remark cut Holly deep as she looked on the verge of crying. Dr. Now continued that the young woman needed to put in the effort, or he wouldn’t help her. He added, “there is no point in us doing any weight loss surgery or revision on you.”

2

Dr. Now Firmly Rejects Joyce Del Viscovo’s Excuse For Her Weight Gain

My 600-lb Life Season 8

Joyce Del Viscovo was too unhealthy for her age when she debuted on the show. The Kansas native was 44 and weighed nearly 760 pounds. While Dr. Now wanted to help her, her lack of progress annoyed him. He disliked that she wasn’t serious about her health and made excuses. One of the moments showed Dr. Now being bewildered by her sudden 60-pound weight gain.

Joyce said, “actually, with the eating habits, I’ve been doing really really well. So I don’t know other than the fact that I’m putting on water.” Dr. Now immediately rebutted her claims with mockery. He asked, “so you saying you gained 60 pounds of water on a car ride here, because you’re sitting up?” The surgeon boldly shut Joyce down by stating her excuses weren’t reality.

1

Dr. Now Bluntly Tells Lisa Fleming She’ll Die Soon

My 600-lb Life Season 6

Lisa Fleming was suffering a lot of pain due to her obesity. She wasn’t just overweight but also struggled with other issues, like maggot infection in her folds. While Dr. Now wanted to help her, she was never too keen on changing herself. The 49-year-old patient could only drop a few pounds before getting herself dismissed from the program in month 6. Lisa tragically died in 2018, a few months after her reality TV appearance, something Dr. Now had already predicted on the show.

One of the scenes showed the famous surgeon finding a pack of unhealthy snacks while examining Lisa’s back. He was shocked by her lack of concern for herself and the resources he had provided her.

Fortunately, those who followed Dr. Now’s advice on My 600-lb Life are now healthy and fit.

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