'My 600-lb Life' Dr. Now Gives Message Amid Retirement Rumors

My 600-lb Life star Younan Nowzaradan, mostly known as Dr. Now, is back with an important message amid speculation that he’s about to retire. Season 12 has finally wrapped, and many viewers have noticed how the 79-year-old bariatric surgeon is becoming less active. But it seems Dr. Now has no plans to stop when it comes to helping other people. Keep reading to see his latest post.

My 600-lb Life: Dr. Now Shows Appreciation For Fans

Before Season 12 premiered, Dr. Now took to social media to announce that he was holding a meet-and-greet event at his office, which turned out to be successful. The My 600-lb Life star even shared clips from the long line outside his office. He gave autographs and memorabilia to his fans. Some shared their experiences on Reddit. According to one poster, Dr. Now was such a nice person and liked chatting with his fans. He has also been thankful after reaching over 1 million followers on Instagram. He also uses it as a platform to share important messages and give tips about living a healthy lifestyle.

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Dr. Now Gives Important Message Amid Retirement Rumors

In an Instagram post, Dr. Now shares a message about the alarming increase in childhood obesity in the U.S. According to the My 600-lb Life star, the rate has tripled in the United States since 1980. He also said that childhood obesity is a “very serious” problem as it shortens a person’s life expectancy.

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Dr. Now’s message also comes amid speculation that he’s hanging up his scalpel. Many viewers have speculated that Season 12 will be the last of the Iranian surgeon. Others agreed and pointed out how he deserved to enjoy his life at 79. According to some, he may only be able to give advice and do checkups if he decides to continue working, which may be the reason why he’s been using IG to spread awareness about obesity.

My 600-lb Life: Dr. Now Endorses New Show About Weight Loss

Another sign that My 600-lb Life is coming to an end was when Dr. Now endorsed a new weight loss show. It’s titled Quarter Ton Teen, which will air on A&E. Dr. Now even took to Instagram last week to share a glimpse of one of the patients, who’s nearly 700 pounds. He was told that his life could end soon if he didn’t act fast. Due to this, he finally decided to turn his life around through intense workouts and diet.