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Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Mum says 'I wish I'd had weight loss injections' after vomiting 'lumps of flesh'
Mum says 'I wish I'd had weight loss injections' after vomiting 'lumps of flesh' Sofia Alessia, 28, from Rochdale, gained weight during her first pregnancy when she went up to a size 16. She then reached 16 stone and decided to get a gastric sleeve surgery in the UK as a "quick fix" after struggling to lose weight. Sofia with her daughter Alya-Valentina in hospital A young mother says she's living in daily agony after undergoing a £10,000 weight loss operation that left her vomiting "lumps of flesh" and battling life-threatening complications. Sofia Alessia, 28, from Littleborough, Rochdale, opted for gastric sleeve surgery in January 2022 in a bid to lose weight gained during and after her pregnancy. But the influencer says the aftermath of the procedure was devastating—physically and emotionally—and she now wishes she had waited for medical weight loss injections instead. "I'm still in pain every single day,' she said. 'I feel 'drunk' a lot. On bad days I can't get out of bed. I rushed it and I wished I'd waited and done Mounjaro." Prior to becoming a mother, Sofia maintained a size 10 figure with ease. However, after the birth of her daughter, Ayla-Valentina, now four, in 2019, she began gaining weight. She admitted to binge-eating family-sized packets of crisps and multipacks of Kinder Buenos, which led to her growing to a size 16 Sofia revealed: "I didn't know what do. I knew I wasn't happy for my size, but I couldn't stop binge eating. I needed help. I needed a quick fix." In her quest for a solution, the new mother scheduled weight loss surgery at what she perceived to be a reputable clinic on January 31, 2022. Stay informed on the latest health news by signing up to our newsletter here Article continues below Sofia Alessia before weight loss surgery There are various forms of weight loss surgery, but Sofia opted for the gastric sleeve procedure. As per NHS guidelines, this operation involves making approximately five small incisions in your abdomen. The stomach is then inflated with air, enabling the surgeon to remove a portion of it. Roughly 80% of the stomach is excised to create a smaller, sleeve-like shape, and the surgery typically lasts between 1 to 3 hours. Following the operation, which involved removing a significant part of her stomach and leaving a thin sleeve, Sofia woke up to find herself "uncontrollably vomiting" and experiencing severe dehydration. She was regurgitating a thick liquid that resembled "lumps of flesh". Despite her condition, she was discharged just 24 hours later, reports the Manchester Evening News. It was not long later that Sofia was admitted to Blackburn Royal Hospital, where she spent three weeks receiving nutrition via a tube as she was unable to retain food. The influencer was subsequently transferred to Worcester Royal Hospital for additional treatment and had a feeding tube inserted. This procedure later uncovered two blood clots, one in each lung. Sofia recounted her harrowing experience: "I hadn't seen my family in days, and I couldn't keep anything down. I felt like I was dying, and everything was getting worse and worse." Her health took a drastic turn for the worse, developing pneumonia, and doctors later found that over 80% of her stomach had been taken out, resulting in a stricture. The clinic responsible for Sofia's original gastric sleeve operation dispatched a £250 care package of aftercare products and offered to rectify the surgery themselves. On 21 March 2022, she faced another surgery – this time, a gastric bypass. Complications from the initial surgery led to surgeons having to remove 'almost all' of her stomach. The surgery unfortunately resulted in further complications when the surgeon inadvertently stapled her bowel into her small intestine, triggering acute sepsis. Sofia was then hurried to Worcester Hospital where successful surgery removed staples from her lower intestine and stomach, as well as draining the infection. It was a long journey, but after three arduous months in hospital, she finally returned home on April 9. Sharing her despair, Sofia said: "I didn't think I would ever say my daughter again. I wasn't getting answers and I felt like I was losing a bit of myself everyday." Despite shedding seven stone as a result of her ordeal, Sofia has been left with two internal hernias requiring yet another surgical intervention. She has been advised to see a specialist for this next procedure and endures constant pain, which necessitates a daily regime of painkillers. Sofia now regrets not exploring alternative methods for weight loss before opting for surgery and wishes she had access to weight loss injections like Mounjaro, which gained UK approval in December 2024. Article continues below She expressed: "I wouldn't suggest surgery at all. It's the last resort. I'll always have these scars now. I chose to do it - I've got to deal with it."
Daily Mail
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Chocolate lovers are only just realising the meaning behind Kinder Bueno's name - 35 years after the bar debuted
Kinder Buenos have been around for more than three decades - but many fans of the sweet treat have had no idea what the name of the bars meant. The two-fingered snack, which was created by Ferrero, launched in Italy and Germany in 1990. In the following years, it was rolled out to more places, including the UK, where it is a firm favourite for many. The Italian confectioner's creation features a wafer-style shell, filled with a hazelnut cream-stye filling, covered in milk chocolate. Two fingers are separately wrapped, with each divided into segments, making it easy to break apart and share. Kinder Bueno bars are part of a larger range, including Kinder Chocolate, Kinder Surprise Eggs, and Kinder Joy. In some markets, alternative versions of the bar are available, including the white chocolate Kinder Bueno and other flavours. But while many have enjoyed eating the treat, most do not know what the name Kinder Bueno actually means, according to the Daily Record. One Reddit user said they have 'thought all the time' about what the chocolate bar's name actually means A post in Reddit's Candy forum saw one curious confectionary fan musing over the bar's moniker. They noted that many people think it is a German product, as the word 'kinder' is German for child. However, they added, it is actually an Italian product, which prompted them to question why it would have a German word in its name. 'Is it because the owner was German in origin but lived in italy ? Or was it because Italy had closer ties with Germany back then?' they mused. Their post continued: 'But then when I read Bueno is Spanish and means 'good '. That made me think maybe they had multiple share holders from Spain at one point? . 'Or maybe the owner did a lot of travelling and just enjoyed different cultures and languages? What are your thoughts?' One commentator revealed that they were also baffled by the name, writing: 'I've thought about this all the time.' Another comment, from a now deleted account, shed more light on it, writing: 'Pietro Ferrero created the Nutella, Kinder, Mon Cherì, Tic Tac, Ferroer Rocher, Pocket Coffee. He was an Italian guy from the region of wanted to have products that were able to conquer the international markets. So he chose names that had words in different languages.' According to Kinder's official website, the name was picked to directly reflect that the bar is delicious. It says: 'Bueno means "tasty" or "good" in Spanish and we think it captures the chocolate bar's exceptional taste. 'Kinder Bueno is a unique chocolate bar with a taste experience that defies expectation. 'Michele Ferrero created Kinder Bueno in 1990. He wanted to create a chocolate bar that was more refined and sophisticated than anything else that existed in the marketplace. 'So, he created Kinder Bueno, an extraordinary chocolate bar that has a unique combination of textures and flavours and a delicate dark chocolate drizzle to top it off. We carefully select all ingredients according to our high standards of excellence in quality, freshness, and we are committed to their environmental sustainability.
