We often come across weight loss stories, but this is a remarkable example of a significant change.
Khalid Bin Mohsen Shaari, who was once the world's heaviest man at 610 kilograms, embarked on a weight loss journey and has lost a whopping 542 kilograms with the help of Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the King and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, from August 1, 2005 until his death in 2015.
In August 2013, Shaari, a Saudi, was declared the heaviest person at 610 kg (1,345 lb), attracting worldwide attention. He was bedridden for three years and received free medical care thanks to the king's intervention.
In August 2013, Arabnews.com reported that Shaari had been suffering from the disease since he was 5 years old and was unable to walk and used a wheelchair to get around.
Shaari’s health condition came to the attention of King Abdullah in 2013, prompting Abdullah to organize a team of 30 medical professionals to attend to his case. With the help of a forklift and a specially designed bed, Shaari was transported from his home to King Fahd Medical City for comprehensive medical treatment.
Now, 10 years later, Shari, who once weighed an incredible 610kg, has lost an astonishing 542kg.
Weight loss process
Her treatment plan included a customized diet plan, a rigorous exercise regimen, and gastric bypass surgery.
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For the first six months, the 33-year-old was out of hospital for intensive care and extensive physical therapy, which helped him lose almost half his body weight.
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By 2023, her weight had dropped to 63.5 kilograms. However, several surgeries significantly removed excess skin due to her weight loss.
Shaari used to need help from friends and family to get around. Now, that story has completely changed as his transformation has led him to live an extraordinary life.
“The Smiling Man” is what he is known as now, a nickname given to him by the medical staff who supported him during his journey.
Shaari’s story is outstanding proof of the impact of specialized medical care and the unimaginable transformation that can occur with the right intervention and support.