Stretchers that can transport 500-pound patients. Wheelchairs designed for people who weigh 700 pounds. Toilets made to support half a ton. Hospitals and clinics are preparing for a future in which ...

7. Furniture Designers and medical equipment planners need to consider the weight-bearing capacity of bariatric furniture. Many pieces are designed for a 600- to 700-pound load. However, bariatric ...

7. Furniture Designers and medical equipment planners need to consider the weight-bearing capacity of bariatric furniture. Many pieces are designed for a 600- to 700-pound load. However, bariatric ...

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for a hysterectomy in 2010, she didn't fear going under the knife. She worried about being mistreated by the staff because of her weight. But her experience proved remarkably positive, the staff ...