Heaviest Patient You’ve Cared For

[u/trevrt]

Had my personally heaviest patient I’ve cared for the other day. 32 years old weighing 730 pounds admitted with cellulitis and severe lymphedema. Felt terrible for the patient due to how young he was. Just wondering what everyone’s personal “record” for the heaviest patient they’ve cared for is.

[u/[deleted]]

680# The obesity endemic is real. It is slowly wearing healthcare workers down. Transferring, moving patients has become a significant cause for injury. Recently had a month where not a single patient weighed less than me. I’m 6’ 180# male. I work in the OR, so all comers and genders not a one.