Gugu Gumede before (L) and after (R) gastric sleeve surgery. Pictures: Instagram and screenshot Actress and director Gugu Gumede recently marked two years since undergoing gastric sleeve surgery. TheUzalostar underwent the bariatric weight-loss procedure in January 2024.
“This is me officially two years post-surgery,” she said in a video. “Man, I’m so proud of myself. Cheers to me for believing that there was a better, healthier version of myself out there and actually becoming that.” She added that the journey required courage and determination.
“Cheers to me for being fearful to take this journey, but actually going ahead with it. Cheers to me for not conforming and listening to what people were saying online,” Gumede said. The actress also said theweight losshas helped her be more present and active as a mother.
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“Cheers to me for wanting to be the best mom that I can be. The mom that can slide down my daughter’s tiny slide, fit into her small swing, and have the energy to play with her and be present,” she said. Gumede previously explained that she chose the procedure to help manage her eating habits.
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