November 5, 2024

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Romario on health and body change after bariatric surgery: “Thin does not always mean health” – from

Romario on health and body change after bariatric surgery: “Thin does not always mean health” – from

Romario (Image: clone/Instagram)

Romario They took advantage of the recent viral joke on Instagram, about the changes in 10 years of difference, to talk about the importance of taking care of health. The player, who was a hero with Brazil at the 1994 World Cup, explained that in mid-2011 he discovered he had diabetes and ended up undergoing bariatric surgery to control the disease.

“Hi guys! Today is World Health Day and I took the opportunity to step into the trend #. In 2011 I found myself with diabetes and since then I have battled against the disease. In 2016, I decided to have surgery to control my diabetes and improve my quality of life. Today, 11 years after diagnosis and 6 years after surgery, I feel so good my pictures won’t let me lie, the purpose of my surgery wasn’t to get thinner. The goal was to get my diabetes under control. After all, being thin doesn’t It always means health. But thanks to Heavenly Father who has blessed the choices I made, everything went well and today I am a healthier and happier man,” he explained.

Romario (Photo: Playback / Instagram)

Romario (Photo: Playback / Instagram)

Whenever possible, Romario devotes part of his time to physical activitiesIt is usually seen on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Recently, he was clicked in Praia da Barra da Tijuca, in Rio de Janeiro, and showed that he was sweating in his shirt while training his favorite post-football sport: soccer.