Kenyan actress Sandra Dacha has lost 17 kilograms (about 37 pounds) since last August. She did this with the help of a medicine called Ozempic. Doctors usually prescribe Ozempic to treat diabetes. But sometimes, they also use it to help people lose weight.
Sandra started her weight loss journey after she got sick with pneumonia in October 2023. A nurse at the hospital told her that she needed to lose weight. At that time, Sandra weighed more than what is considered healthy.
The extra weight put Sandra in the category of "greater morbid obesity." This means her body mass index (BMI) was 40 or higher. Greater morbid obesity can lead to serious health problems.
Sandra knew she had to make a change. With the help of Dr. Arshni at Tia Clinics Kenya, she started taking Ozempic. Now, four months later, Sandra has lost 17 kilograms. She is losing about one kilogram (around two pounds) each week.
Sandra's goal is to get back to a weight between 115 and 123 kilograms (about 254 to 271 pounds). She knows it will take time and patience to reach this goal. Sandra wasn't planning to share her story yet. But she noticed people commenting about her weight loss on social media. She decided it was a good time to open up about her journey.
Sandra started her weight loss journey after she got sick with pneumonia in October 2023. A nurse at the hospital told her that she needed to lose weight. At that time, Sandra weighed more than what is considered healthy.
The extra weight put Sandra in the category of "greater morbid obesity." This means her body mass index (BMI) was 40 or higher. Greater morbid obesity can lead to serious health problems.
Sandra knew she had to make a change. With the help of Dr. Arshni at Tia Clinics Kenya, she started taking Ozempic. Now, four months later, Sandra has lost 17 kilograms. She is losing about one kilogram (around two pounds) each week.
Sandra's goal is to get back to a weight between 115 and 123 kilograms (about 254 to 271 pounds). She knows it will take time and patience to reach this goal. Sandra wasn't planning to share her story yet. But she noticed people commenting about her weight loss on social media. She decided it was a good time to open up about her journey.
