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Shindy Samuel and bariatric surgery: from 171 kg to 67 kg, in her own words
Indonesian selebgram Shindy Samuel went from 171 kg to 67 kg, and in April 2026 she told detikHealth how she got there: bariatric surgery, followed later by an operation to remove excess skin. She was matter-of-fact about both the process and the reason. Here is what she said, and what bariatric surgery and the skin-removal operation that can follow it actually involve.
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The main points in 30 seconds
- Shindy Samuel told detikHealth she had bariatric surgery, going from 171 kg to 67 kg.
- She later had a separate operation to remove excess skin, a normal step after major weight loss.
- Her own reason: “because I wanted to be healthy, to live longer with my family.”
- Bariatric surgery is done laparoscopically; hospital stay is 1–5 days.
- At City Medical Centre a sleeve gastrectomy costs $3,600, a gastric bypass $4,000.
Key facts about the procedure
- Back to work2–4 weeks
- Stay in clinic1–5 days
- Final result18–24 months
- Price
$4,800from $3,600
Then I had the excess skin removed, this is still swollen, still bandaged, and now I'm at 67 kg
What did Shindy Samuel say about her surgery?
Indonesian selebgram Shindy Samuel told detikHealth in April 2026 that she underwent bariatric (stomach-reduction) surgery, and later an operation to remove the loose skin left behind as she lost weight. Describing that second operation she said: “Terus potong gelambir, ini masih bengkak, ini masih diperban, (sekarang) di 67 kg” (“Then I had the excess skin removed, this is still swollen, still bandaged, and now I'm at 67 kg”).
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WhatsAppAsked why she went through with it, she said: “Ya karena pengen sehat sih, hidup lebih panjang bersama keluarga” (“It's because I wanted to be healthy, to live longer with my family”). That is what this article relies on. Shindy Samuel has not named a clinic, a surgeon, the exact type of bariatric procedure or a date, and we do not guess at any of it.
Why her account matters
What Shindy Samuel describes — surgery, a long recovery with swelling and bandages, and a second operation afterwards for the skin left loose by the weight loss — is a realistic account of what bariatric surgery involves, not a before-and-after photo with nothing in between. Losing more than 100 kg changes how skin and tissue sit on the body, and a separate skin-removal procedure is a common, expected second step rather than a complication.
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Her stated reason, wanting to be healthy and live longer with her family, is also the reason bariatric surgery is offered medically: for weight linked to serious health risk, not for appearance alone.
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How bariatric surgery is done today
Bariatric operations are now done laparoscopically, through several small punctures, with four main techniques in use depending on a patient's weight and health:
Principle
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Stomach narrowed to a tube shape
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Small stomach pouch joined to the intestine, bypassing part of it
- Mini gastric bypass
- 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%
After bypass-type procedures, lifelong vitamin and mineral supplements are needed because part of the intestine no longer absorbs food normally.
Who is a candidate and how to prepare
Bariatric surgery is usually considered for a BMI above 40, or above 35 with a serious related condition such as type 2 diabetes. Preparation typically includes:
- blood and urine tests, biochemistry, HbA1c and a coagulation panel;
- consultations with a GP, endocrinologist, cardiologist and psychiatrist;
- two to four weeks of cutting back on fast carbohydrates and fats;
- quitting smoking at least a month beforehand.
Recovery after bariatric surgery
Patients are usually sitting up and drinking fluids within hours of surgery, and stay in hospital for one to five days depending on the procedure. Diet moves in stages from liquids to soft food to normal food over one to two months. Office work is typically possible after two to four weeks, physical work after about six weeks, and swimming after about 30 days.
On average, patients lose around 10% of excess weight per month, and the final result is judged after one and a half to two years. A later skin-removal operation, like the one Shindy Samuel described, is planned separately once weight has stabilised.
How recovery after bariatric surgery usually goes
- First hoursSitting up, standing and drinking fluids.
- 1–5 daysObservation in hospital, depending on the procedure.
- 2–4 weeksReturn to office work; physical work after about six weeks.
- 1–2 monthsStaged diet moves from liquids to soft food to solid food.
- Every monthOn average about 10% of excess weight is lost.
- 1.5–2 yearsFinal result; a separate skin-removal operation can be planned once weight is stable.
Bariatric surgery at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass and SADI-S, all laparoscopically through small punctures. A sleeve gastrectomy costs $3,600 and a gastric bypass $4,000. The first surgeon's consultation is free, and the final price is fixed in the contract with no extra charges added later. A personal coordinator stays with the patient from the first enquiry through recovery. More information is on the bariatric surgery page.
City Medical Centre has no connection with Shindy Samuel or her treatment. We tell her story because she chose to describe it herself, in detail, to the Indonesian press.
Frequently asked questions
What surgery did Shindy Samuel have?
She told detikHealth she had bariatric (stomach-reduction) surgery, and later a separate operation to remove excess skin, going from 171 kg to 67 kg.
Why does Shindy Samuel say she had the surgery?
In her own words, “because I wanted to be healthy, to live longer with my family.”
Is skin-removal surgery a normal step after major weight loss?
Yes. After losing more than 100 kg, loose skin is common, and a separate procedure to remove it is a planned second step, not a complication.
Who is a candidate for bariatric surgery?
Generally a BMI above 40, or above 35 with a serious related condition such as type 2 diabetes, after assessment with a surgeon.
How much does bariatric surgery cost at City Medical Centre?
A sleeve gastrectomy costs $3,600 and a gastric bypass $4,000, with a free first consultation and the price fixed in the contract.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- detikHealth, 24 April 2026
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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