World’s Heaviest Man, Reduce KG, Social Media Users Stuns

Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari, who was once known as the heaviest man alive on earth, has significantly reduced 542 kg, after being intervened by Saudi Arabia’s former King Abdullah. 

In 2013, Khalid was bedridden for over three years due to his heavy weight as he weighed a life-threatening 610 kg at that time. His condition worsened to the point that he has to depend on friends and family for his most basic needs. King Abdullah took the boy’s condition seriously and planned to save the life of this child. 

The King arranged top-tier medical facilities for Khalid without any cost. Khalid was sent to King Fahad Medical City in Riyadh from his home in Jazan with the help of a forklift and a specially designed bed. 

A total of 30 medical professionals came together for this challenging mission which includes a rigorous treatment and diet regimen.

Khalid Bin Mohsen Shaari’s Weight Loss Journey

The treatment plan of Khalid includes gastric bypass surgery, a tailored diet, and a rigorous exercise regimen. In the first six months, intensive care and extensive physiotherapy helped Shaari reduce half of his body weight. 

By 2023, doctors achieved massive success in their mission as they reduced his weight to 63.5 kilograms. However, multiple surgeries were performed to release the extra skin reducing significant loss.

Shaari who was once completely dependent on his friends and family to regain his mobility was nothing short of extraordinary. Now, everyone knows him as “the smiling man,” a nickname given by the medical staff who played a key role in his weight loss journey.

Weight Loss Benefits

Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, told Times of India that reducing over 500 kg in cases like that of Khalid Bin Mohsen Shaari required extensive physiological transformations throughout the body. Generally, significant cardiovascular improvements have been observed, including a notable reduction in blood pressure, improved lipid profiles, and decreased cardiac stress indicating a healthy body.

There are several occasions when patients experience numerous metabolic benefits, with better insulin sensitivity and glucose regulation, which often leads to the reversal of type 2 diabetes. “Remarkable enhancement has been shown sometimes due to Respiratory function, characterized by increased pulmonary capacity and a lower risk of sleep-related breathing disorders,” Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee added.

Side effects of excess weight loss

Although there are more benefits than side effects of losing a massive amount of weight for a bedridden person. People experience a range of health issues due to being overweight. 

“Rapid weight loss of over 100 kg (not to mention 500 kg) can lead to imbalances in fluids, salts, and electrolytes, causing significant muscle loss, protein and calorie malnutrition, and deficiencies in enzymes and minerals. As a result, patients may experience chronic fatigue, lethargy, mood swings, and generalized weakness,” says Dr Manish Joshi, Additional Director- Surgical Gastroenterology, Bariatric and Robotic Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru.

What is the highest weight loss ever recorded?

USA’s Michael Hebranko reduced the most weight in his lifetime. He reduced 2,268 kg (5,000 lb; 357 st; 2.2 tonnes).

Who is the heaviest man in the world kg?

Jon Brower Minnoch from the USA weighed around 650 kg while Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari from Saudi Arabia was 620 kg and Manuel Uribe from Mexico weighed 610 kg

Who was the heaviest girl?

Rosalie Bradford (USA) has been claimed to be the heaviest girl in the world with 540 kg when weighed in 2017.