Nairobi Woman Survives Complications After 11 Weight-Loss Surgeries

A woman from Nairobi had very serious health problems after many operations to lose weight.

She had her first operation when she was 17 and weighed 200 kilograms.

Over the years, she had 11 operations, but some caused dangerous complications.

She developed an intestinal leak, an infection and severe weakness because her body was not getting enough nutrients.

Doctors in India first treated the infection and helped her regain strength instead of operating immediately.

They later placed a long tube called a stent near the leak so it could heal.

She now weighs 86 kilograms and is preparing to go home.

Experts say obesity is a long-term disease and should be treated with science and compassion, not blame.