Bariatric surgery is not a shortcut, it's the start of a healthy life - Noraniza Idris

Malaysian singer Noraniza Idris has shared her significant weight loss journey, revealing she has shed 7.4 kilograms in just 22 days after undergoing bariatric surgery. The 58-year-old artist, known as the 'Queen of Ethnic Pop,' reported her weight dropped from 87.7 kg to 80.3 kg, enabling her to comfortably wear clothing from six years prior.

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Today marks 22 days (since the bariatric procedure) and I have successfully lost 7.4 kg. My original weight was 87.7 kg, now it's 80.3 kg. The most exciting part is I can now wear my 2020 clothes again; they used to be tight, but now they fit comfortably.

"Today marks 22 days (since the bariatric procedure) and I have successfully lost 7.4 kg. My original weight was 87.7 kg, now it's 80.3 kg," Noraniza shared via a TikTok post. "The most exciting part is I can now wear my 2020 clothes again; they used to be tight, but now they fit comfortably."

Noraniza firmly refuted any notion that the procedure was purely for aesthetic purposes, asserting that the surgery on her digestive system has led to improved health and increased energy. "For me, undergoing bariatric surgery isn't just about losing weight; that's a bonus. The most important thing is that I want to be healthy again, move more comfortably, have more energy, and live a better life," she explained. "Bariatric surgery is not a shortcut; it's the start of a healthier lifestyle."

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For me, undergoing bariatric surgery isn't just about losing weight; that's a bonus. The most important thing is that I want to be healthy again, move more comfortably, have more energy, and live a better life. Bariatric surgery is not a shortcut; it's the start of a healthier lifestyle.

Despite the positive outcomes, the singer acknowledged that the recovery phase demands considerable patience and discipline, particularly in adhering to a specialized diet plan. "This journey truly requires patience and discipline, especially in following the dietary schedule from the experts," she stated. In the comments section of her post, many netizens offered praise and shared their own weight loss experiences, with one fan noting success by reducing sugar and rice intake, losing seven kilograms from their starting weight of 67 kg.

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This journey truly requires patience and discipline, especially in following the dietary schedule from the experts.