"110kg Lost in 3 Years" Boy's Dramatic Weight Loss... "Happy to Play with Friends Now"

Permana, who weighed 192kg at the age of 10 in 2016 (left) [Photo by Yonhap News] / Permana's appearance with stretched skin after significant weight loss (right) [Photo by Twitter capture]

[Asia Economy Reporter Nahana] The story of an Indonesian boy, once known as the "world's fattest boy," who lost about 110kg has been revealed.

According to the British media outlet The Sun on the 19th (local time), Ariya Permana (14), a boy from Karawang, West Java, Indonesia, weighed about 110 to 130kg more just one year ago when he was 13 years old.

Feeling a health crisis, Permana restructured his diet to include fruits and vegetables over several years with the help of a fitness trainer and engaged in high-intensity exercise daily, running more than 5km every day.

He also underwent stomach reduction surgery to lose weight. The gastrectomy was performed free of charge through fundraising efforts by people who wanted to help him, and about 70% of his stomach was removed.

As a result, Permana lost about 110kg in three years.

The appearance of Permana with loose skin after significant weight loss. Photo by Twitter capture

Permana said, "I am much happier and never want to go back. Now I can play soccer, hang out with friends, play, and even go to the river." He added, "When I was fat, I couldn't do anything, go anywhere, or play soccer."

He recalled, "When I was eating a lot, I used to eat six instant noodles every day along with soda and chicken."

Due to his past eating habits, he became pathologically obese, and his indoor bathroom could not accommodate his size, so he had to shower outdoors. He also became short of breath after walking just over 5 meters and could not attend school, so he was homeschooled.

A doctor examining Arya Permana (10), who weighed up to 192 kg at the age of 10 in 2016.

Permana's father said, "If I go back to when he was five years old, I think I would say I was spoiling him (raising him badly)." He added, "If he wanted sweet or fattening food, we would cook it for him immediately." Permana's parents, who were financially struggling, even took out loans to cover his food expenses due to his large appetite.

Meanwhile, after finishing exams this year, Permana plans to undergo additional surgery to remove excess skin caused by his intense diet.

His father said, "Even though his body is already strong from exercising and playing soccer and badminton, the loose skin is hanging, so it must be removed."

Permana can now walk 1km to school daily, exercise with friends, and is reported to frequently consume vegetables and fruits.

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