Bariatric surgerySerbia4 min read
Did Krstinja Todorović have weight-loss surgery? Yes, and she described the result herself
Krstinja Todorović, known to Serbian audiences from the television talent show “Zvezde Granda”, had an operation to reduce the size of her stomach and described the result in her own words. Below is what she said, where it was reported, and what bariatric surgery involves for anyone considering it today.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Krstinja Todorović, from Zvezde Granda, had stomach-reduction surgery and described the result herself.
- Telegraf.rs quoted her: in nine months she went from 142 kg to 82 kg, losing 60 kg, and wants 15 kg more.
- She named no clinic, surgeon or exact surgical technique.
- Bariatric surgery is laparoscopic; excess weight loss is 60-70% with sleeve, up to 80-90% with SADI-S.
- At City Medical Centre, sleeve gastrectomy $3,600, bypass $4,000, free consult, price in contract.
Key facts about the procedure
- Back to work2–4 weeks
- Stay in clinic1–5 days
- Final result18–24 months
- Price
$4,800from $3,600
I was stunned by how much weight he had lost, so I immediately booked the procedure, which went well... In nine months I went from 142 kilograms down to 82 kilograms.
What did Krstinja Todorović say about her operation?
As reported by Telegraf.rs, which cited her words to Hit Informer, Todorović explained what pushed her to act: she had seen a guest at a celebration show her a photo of how he had looked before his own stomach surgery, and, in her words, “I was stunned by how much weight he had lost, so I immediately booked the procedure, which went well... In nine months I went from 142 kilograms down to 82 kilograms.” She added: “I want to lose another 15 kilograms, and then deal with the excess skin.”
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WhatsAppThat is all this article relies on. She did not name the clinic, the surgeon or the exact surgical technique used, and we do not guess at them. Where the text below explains the methods and recovery, it describes bariatric surgery in general, not her treatment.
Why her numbers matter
A drop from 142 kg to 82 kg in nine months — 60 kilograms — is the kind of result that is realistically possible with bariatric surgery combined with the dietary changes it requires, but is very rarely achieved through diet and exercise alone at that scale.
More on this topic: Bariatric surgery with support all the way to your result, Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y), Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB), Bariatric Operations in Phoenix, Obesity Surgery in Singapore.
Her plan to address excess skin afterwards is also a normal, expected part of major weight loss, not a separate problem with the operation. Nothing here comments on her appearance; the point is how a medical decision changed what was possible for her.
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How bariatric surgery is done today
Modern bariatric operations are performed laparoscopically, through a few small punctures. The main options discussed at a consultation:
Principle
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- The stomach is reduced to a narrow tube
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- A small pouch is formed and joined to the intestine, bypassing part of the stomach
- Mini gastric bypass
- A single connection to the intestine
- SADI-S
- Sleeve combined with a single intestinal bypass
Usually considered for
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- BMI 35–45
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- BMI over 45–50, type 2 diabetes
- Mini gastric bypass
- Chosen individually
- SADI-S
- BMI over 50
Average excess weight loss
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- 60–70%
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- 75–85%
- Mini gastric bypass
- Up to 75–80%
- SADI-S
- 80–90%
Whichever option is chosen, the result depends on following the staged post-surgery diet and the lifelong supplement plan the team sets out.
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
Bariatric surgery is generally considered for a BMI above 40, or above 35 with serious related conditions such as type 2 diabetes.
- Pre-op tests include blood and urine tests, biochemistry, HbA1c and a coagulation panel, plus assessments by a GP, endocrinologist, psychiatrist, cardiologist and, for women, a gynaecologist.
- Preparation starts 2–4 weeks before, cutting back on fast carbohydrates and fats, and smoking is stopped a month ahead.
- Afterwards, vitamins and minerals are needed for life, and pregnancy should wait 12–18 months.
What recovery looks like
The hospital stay is usually 1–5 days, with patients up and moving on the first day. A return to office work typically takes 7–14 days and to physical work about 1.5 months. The diet is staged over 1–2 months, moving from liquids to soft food and then solids; swimming resumes after 30 days.
The final result is usually reached in 1.5–2 years, and the team follows up closely through the first year.
How recovery after bariatric surgery usually goes
- Day of surgeryLaparoscopic procedure; patients are up and moving the same day.
- Days 1–5Hospital stay, with the diet starting on liquids.
- Weeks 1–2Return to office work; the diet moves from liquids towards soft food.
- About 30 daysSwimming and light activity resume; diet progresses to solid food.
- About 1.5 monthsReturn to physically demanding work.
- 1.5–2 yearsThe final weight-loss result is usually reached.
Bariatric surgery at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass for patients from other countries, starting with a free surgeon consultation. Sleeve gastrectomy costs $3,600 and gastric bypass $4,000; the exact price is confirmed after assessment and fixed in the contract. More details are on the bariatric surgery page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Krstinja Todorović or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of a woman who spoke openly about the result.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Krstinja Todorović lose?
She said she went from 142 kg to 82 kg in nine months after the operation — a loss of 60 kg — and planned to lose a further 15 kg.
Did she say which type of bariatric surgery she had?
No, she did not specify the exact technique. This article explains the main options used today — sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, mini bypass and SADI-S — without assuming which one she chose.
Is major weight loss from bariatric surgery realistic?
Yes, when combined with the staged diet and follow-up the surgical team sets out. Average excess weight loss ranges from 60% to 90% depending on the procedure.
What happens to excess skin after major weight loss?
It is a common and expected part of significant weight loss, not a complication of the operation itself; many patients consider a separate skin-removal procedure afterwards.
How much does bariatric surgery cost at City Medical Centre?
Sleeve gastrectomy costs $3,600 and gastric bypass $4,000. The exact price is confirmed after the surgeon's assessment.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Telegraf.rs, 16 December 2020
Medical background and further reading
General information about the procedure from health authorities and medical societies. It is not advice for any individual patient.
- PubMed / NCBI — Benefits and Risks of Bariatric Surgery in Adults: A Review (JAMA, 2020)
- PubMed / NCBI — Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy vs Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: systematic review and meta-analysis (2016)
- World Health Organization — Obesity and overweight
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery — Bariatric Surgery Procedures
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