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Fatma Chidagaya was once petite but gained weight over five years, reaching 114kg. March 12, 2026. [File Courtesy]
On March 12, Fatma Chidagaya walked into Avane Plastic Surgery Hospital in Gigiri, Nairobi, sat in Dr Pranav Pancholi’s clinic, and swallowed a capsule-sized balloon.
“I’m so enthusiastic about this. I am hoping that, finally, I will get back to a healthy weight,” Fatma told The Standard.
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