Couple Gets Engaged After Losing 135 Kg Following Bariatric Surgery
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First reported by N12 · 5 hours ago
What happened
Kainer Ofek and Shay Nachmani, who underwent bariatric surgeries in adjacent operating rooms a year ago, have since lost 135 kilograms combined and fallen in love. After connecting through a post-surgery support program and navigating challenges including wartime conditions, Shay proposed to Kainer on the surgery anniversary. They credit the surgery not only for improved health but for opening a new chapter in their lives together.
- 01Kainer Ofek and Shay Nachmani met after bariatric surgeries in adjacent operating rooms a year ago.
- 02They lost a combined 135 kilograms and bonded through a post-surgery support workshop.
- 03Their relationship deepened during Zoom meetings amid the Iran war outbreak.
- 04They moved in together in February and faced wartime air raid challenges.
- 05Shay proposed on April 10, exactly one year after their surgeries; wedding planned for October.
- 06Research shows bariatric surgery improves chances of entering relationships due to better health and confidence.
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