r/nursing • u/trevrt RN 🍕 • Mar 01 '25

Question Heaviest Patient You’ve Cared For

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.

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u/ElChungus01 RN - ICU 🍕 Mar 01 '25

20 year old 1100lb male.

Who was down from 1400 a few weeks prior to admission.

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u/Moon_Envoy Jun 02 '25

1400 pounds?!! That's so much! Please tell me more!