Sarah Ahmad Now Appears with a Slim Body, Shares Her Struggle Against Illness

He firmly admitted to being hurt by the accusation. For him, undergoing surgery is something impossible to do, not because he doesn't want to, but because his medical condition does not allow it.

"I am really hurt when accused like that. That could never happen in my life," Sarah stated when contacted by the media, Tuesday (14/10/2025).

Upon investigation, behind her now fit appearance, there lies a serious medical fact. Sarah revealed that she suffers from Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or narrowing of blood vessels, which requires her to take blood thinners for life.

This condition makes it impossible for her to undergo any surgery. "Just a scratch can cause bleeding. How could I possibly have surgery? Ask a thousand doctors in the world, none would allow it," she asserted.

Sarah's struggle for a healthier life was actually triggered by a more serious diagnosis. In 2022, she was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which made her determined to completely change her lifestyle for recovery, not just for appearance. "I have to live healthier, I don’t want to die young," she recalled.

This fighting spirit for recovery is a reflection of her perseverance in building her business empire, By Sarah Ahmad. Long before she became known as she is now, she started her business from scratch in 2016 with just a capital of consignment services or 'jastip'.

Her business philosophy is also unconventional. Instead of following trends, she prefers to be a pioneer by creating innovative products that were still considered taboo at the time, such as feminine products and olive oil for consumption. "I want to be a trendsetter. I don’t want to follow others or what’s viral," she said.