From the world’s heaviest man to a slender and successful man, Saudi Arabia’s Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari had the biggest makeover ever. Khalid from Kuwait, weighed 610 kg in year 2013, meaning that he had to be lifted by a forklift just to go out of his house.
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A Royal Intervention
When King Abdullah learned of the situation with Khalid, he did not simply say a prayer – he sent an entire medical team! Thirty healthcare professionals gathered here like different Avengers of weight loss to fight this big challenge.
The Incredible Shrinking Man
Adding gastric bypass surgery to the concoction of a special diet program and workout regimen that would make old school fitness guru Richard Simmons cringe, Khalid started losing pounds at a rate even the great slithery serpent could never dream of. Within six months he slashed his weight by nearly half – talk about having a serious case of the crash diets!
From Heavy to Happy
Looking at the record by the year 2023, Khalid had reduced his weight to an astonishing 63.5 kg that implies losing 542 kg of his weight. The change was indeed testimony to the fact that he had to undergo operations just to have the skin cut; the skin he had taken was a bag!
Now known as the smiling man, the story of Khalid is a testament that no matter how big the challenge is, with a lot of help and a truck-load of positive attitude, even the biggest mountain can be move or melted as in the case of Khali.
Conclusion
It is more than just but weight loss story. While most of us battle with losing five pounds, this man shed almost more than 5000Kg – the power of will and professional help partnered with the king. Today, Khalid is alive and can tell a new story to everybody who feels like giving up in life due to the dilemmas they are facing. Keep that in mind, if he can lose the weight of a small car, then the rest of us can do away with that extra slice of pizza!
FAQs
Q1: Who is Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari?
A: Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari is a man from Saudi Arabia who was once known as the heaviest man alive.
Q2: How much did Khalid weigh at his heaviest?
A: At his heaviest in 2013, Khalid weighed 610 kg (about 1,345 lbs).
Q3: How much weight did Khalid lose?
A: Khalid lost a total of 542 kg (about 1,195 lbs).
Q4: Did Khalid require any additional procedures after losing weight?
A: Yes, Khalid underwent multiple surgeries to remove excess skin, which is common after significant weight loss.
Q5: Where did Khalid receive his treatment?
A: Khalid was treated at King Fahad Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Q6: What nickname did Khalid earn during his weight loss journey?
A: Medical professionals nicknamed Khalid “the smiling man” during his transformation.
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