The Center of International Surgeon Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, Consultant in Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgery, with 15 years of experience in bariatric surgery. We have performed more than 15,000 gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, revision and corrective procedures for weight regain.
Patient Stories After Bariatric Surgery in Jordan
Real journeys of patients treated by Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi: where they started, which procedure they had, how their weight and health changed, and what they learned along the way.
Stories are shared with patient consent and translated from Arabic. Weights are shown in kilograms and pounds.
Every story belongs to a real patient of Dr. Al-Zaitawi and is published with the patient's permission.
Before and after weights, timelines and follow-up details are reported as the patient shared them, in kg and lb.
Each story keeps the patient's original Arabic words so you can read exactly what they said.
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These are just some of our patients' stories, which number in the thousands.More than 15,000 successful procedures, and every one of them is a new beginning.

3 Years After Mini Gastric Bypass, Kanaan Has Kept 59 kg Off
Kanaan from Palestine had mini gastric bypass 3 years ago at 140 kg. He felt sluggish, couldn’t walk long distances or climb stairs, and had a hiatal hernia he didn’t know about. Today he weighs 81 kg, 59 kg less, and his wife says he is lighter, moves differently and is in much better spirits, thanks to the surgery and step-by-step follow-up.

8 Years After Sleeve Gastrectomy, Murad Is Still at His Ideal Weight
Murad Al-Sayed had sleeve gastrectomy in 2018 at 178 kg, when sleeping, walking, going to the bathroom and even finding clothes in his size had become a daily struggle. Eight years later he weighs 90 kg, 88 kg less, and his health, movement and way of life have changed completely.

Majd from Palestine After Mini Gastric Bypass in Jordan
Majd lost 34 kg after mini gastric bypass, going from 89 kg to 55 kg before completing a year and a half, including 10 kg in the first month. After five years of failed diets, she now eats everything in sensible portions, has stopped craving sweets, and has had no vomiting or stomach pain. At 162 cm she went from size XL to XS, with a 66 cm waist.

Ali Al-Shehri from Saudi Arabia: 4 Years After Mini Gastric Bypass
Four years after mini gastric bypass, Ali Al-Shehri from Saudi Arabia has kept his weight under 95 kg, down from 189 kg. He used to live with diabetes, high blood pressure and very high cholesterol. Today he says he no longer suffers from diabetes or hypertension, and that he had no troublesome symptoms after surgery.

Hussein Al-Kubaisi from Qatar After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Hussein Al-Kubaisi went from 120 kg to 68 kg (−52 kg) in a year and a half after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. He says he now loves himself and that sitting down and standing up have become easy.

Tummy Tuck with Breast Augmentation: Before and After
A flatter, firmer abdomen, freedom from loose skin and skin irritation under the fold, and a clear improvement in how clothes fit and in self-confidence. The difference shows from day one, and the final result becomes clear within 2 to 4 months once swelling settles. Hidden cosmetic suture line.

Somaya from Jordan: Converting a Failed Sleeve to a Mini Gastric Bypass
Four years after a sleeve gastrectomy performed at another hospital, Somaya’s weight climbed back to 150 kg, and a 10 cm hernia with extensive adhesions was found. She underwent complex revision surgery lasting about 4 hours, converting the sleeve to a mini gastric bypass. She reached 62 kg (88 kg lost) and got her mobility, sleep and confidence back.

Ibrahim Al-Ansi from Yemen After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Ibrahim Al-Ansi went from 131 kg to 86 kg (−45 kg) in 6 months after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. His fatty liver cleared, his back pain eased considerably, and his overall health improved noticeably.

Adnan Al-Dulaimi from Iraq After Mini Gastric Bypass
Adnan Al-Dulaimi went from 147 kg to 86 kg in a year after laparoscopic mini gastric bypass. He no longer needs insulin injections, under his doctor’s supervision, and his blood pressure, joint pain and mobility have improved.

Amani from Palestine After Sleeve Gastrectomy: 95 to 59 kg
Amani went from 95 kg to 59 kg (−36 kg) after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Two years after surgery she says she feels very comfortable, having got rid of her groin pain, fatigue and heaviness.

Abdulrahman Hashhoush from Jordan After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdulrahman went from 145 kg to 70 kg (−75 kg) in about 18 months after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, with committed nutritional follow-up and a clear improvement in blood pressure and joint, spine and foot tendon problems.

Ahmed Al-Dhafiri from Kuwait After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Ahmed Al-Dhafiri from Kuwait lost 57 kg in a year after sleeve gastrectomy, from 140 kg to 83 kg at a height of 177 cm. He had mobility problems and high blood pressure and got rid of both, and his clothing size went from 3XL to L. He describes his weight loss as “natural and comfortable”, with continuous follow-up from the medical and administrative team.

Mahmoud Mayyas from Jordan After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Mahmoud Mayyas went from 180 kg to 89 kg (−91 kg) in 10 months after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and under medical supervision got rid of high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, joint pain and difficulty moving.

Moaz Mohammed from Saudi Arabia After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Jordan
Moaz Mohammed from Saudi Arabia lost 55 kg after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 135 kg to 80 kg. Keto and intermittent fasting had not worked for him, and he was undecided between Egypt and other countries until a friend who had the surgery in Jordan recommended it. He traveled to Amman, was met at the airport and taken to his hotel, followed the nutrition plans of dietitian Sally Abdo, and still exercises regularly.

Gynecomastia Surgery: Before and After
A flatter chest and a balanced masculine shape, comfort in fitted clothes and during exercise, and a big boost in self-confidence. The final result becomes clear once the swelling settles, usually within about the first month.

Bahaa Eddin Al-Zaghal from Jordan: Sleeve Gastrectomy at Age 20
Bahaa Eddin lost 76 kg in about 10 months after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 156 kg to 80 kg at just 20 years old. He hesitated at first, but when obesity began affecting his health and lifestyle he made the decision, followed the meal and exercise plan of dietitian Sally Abdo, and says he has never regretted it.

Khaldoun Masa'deh from Jordan: 2 Years After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Khaldoun Masa'deh lost 63 kg after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 147 kg to 84 kg, and has kept the result for two years with no complications and no skin-tightening surgery. He had high blood pressure and irritable bowel syndrome, was convinced after watching episodes of Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi performing laparoscopic surgery, and followed the meal and exercise plan of dietitian Sally Abdo.

Amal from Palestine: One Year After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Amal lost 42 kg in one year after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 112 kg to 70 kg. She had tried every kind of diet without results, then had the surgery with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, followed up with dietitian Sally, took her medication and vitamins, and has not missed the gym for a whole year. She is still going.

Muneera Al-Qaimari from Palestine After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Muneera lost 71 kg in one year after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 140 kg to 69 kg. Her snoring and choking during sleep stopped, her periods became almost regular after stopping for 7 years, alongside PCOS treatment with her gynecologist, and she now climbs to the fourth floor in one breath after struggling to take two steps.

Asaad from Oman After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Jordan
Asaad lost 61.5 kg in 11 months after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 130 kg to 68.5 kg, moving his BMI from severe obesity to the normal range. He chose his surgeon after asking people he knew in detail, followed the meal and exercise plan of dietitian Sally Abdo, and is improving his loose skin with exercise rather than tightening surgery.

Mohammad Jamal Al-Nuairat from Jordan After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Mohammad Jamal Al-Nuairat lost 124 kg in one year after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 198 kg to 74 kg. He was not convinced about surgery and tried harsh diets, until the complications of obesity began: blood pressure, diabetes, and knee and joint pain. He chose a sleeve with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, followed dietitian Sally Abdo’s program, and still works with her to keep his weight stable.

Mohammed Bajandouh from Saudi Arabia After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Mohammed Bajandouh lost 63 kg in one year after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 150 kg to 87 kg. Strict dieting had not helped, so he traveled to Jordan and chose Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi on the recommendation of friends studying there. He followed the meal and exercise plan of dietitian Sally Abdo, and today wishes he had had the surgery long ago.

Badr from Khafji, Saudi Arabia, After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Badr lost 56 kg in 6 months after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 145 kg to 89 kg, and his weight is still coming down. He was strongly opposed to sleeve surgery despite every diet failing, until he saw the experience of his cousin and his cousin’s friends and the ongoing care they received after surgery from dietitian Sally Abdo. He then made his decision and traveled to Jordan.

Bassam Al-Homsi from Syria, Living in the UAE, After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Jordan
Bassam lost 53 kg in 7 months after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 141 kg to 88 kg with no loose skin. After diets failed, he spent 3 months researching on YouTube, contacting former patients and comparing several surgeons, then chose Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi and traveled from the UAE to Jordan. Dietitian Sally Abdo followed him throughout, and he is about 10 kg from his ideal weight.

Ali Al-Mukhtar from Iraq After Mini Gastric Bypass in Jordan
Ali lost 77 kg in 9 months after mini gastric bypass, going from 168 kg to 91 kg. Shortness of breath meant he could only sleep sitting up and for no more than two hours, along with swollen legs, high blood pressure and snoring. Today he sleeps 8 to 9 hours straight with no snoring or swelling, and his blood pressure has stabilized.

Mohammed from Saudi Arabia After Mini Gastric Bypass in Jordan
Mohammed lost 55 kg after mini gastric bypass, going from 140 kg to 85 kg. He was wary of surgery until he saw people he knew have it with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi. The doctor chose mini gastric bypass because of his severe obesity and his addiction to sweets and fizzy drinks, and he recovered without real discomfort, with follow-up from dietitian Sally.

Mohammed from Syria After Sleeve Gastrectomy: Over 100 kg Lost in About a Year
Mohammed lost 105 kg in about a year after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 195 kg to 90 kg. He was hesitant and afraid until friends advised him to see the doctor. He followed his meal plan with regular visits to dietitian Sally and now has a firm body with no loose belly skin or paunch.

Mohammed Al-Kindi from Oman After Sleeve Gastrectomy: Off All Diabetes Medication
Mohammed Al-Kindi lost 41.1 kg in 8 months after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 118.5 kg to 77.4 kg. He had diabetes and used insulin and a sugar regulator; after surgery and weight loss he came off all diabetes medication under medical supervision, with follow-up from dietitian Sally Abdo.

Wael Al-Maaytah from Jordan After Sleeve Gastrectomy: From XXXL to M
Wael lost 62 kg in 10 months after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 130 kg to 68 kg, and his clothing size dropped from XXXL to M. Diets had not helped, so he searched for a skilled, trustworthy surgeon until he found Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi. He noticed the difference within a week of surgery, with follow-up from dietitian Sally Abdo.

Weam Ananzeh from Jordan After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Weam lost 34 kg in less than a year after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 94 kg to 60 kg, and is now 3 kg from her ideal weight. She struggled with emotional eating and low mood, and hesitated for two years because of what people said and their warnings. She finally made the decision, dropped from size L/XL, and advises anyone hesitating not to listen to other people’s talk.

Sultan from Saudi Arabia After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Jordan
Sultan lost 53 kg in a year and four months after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 136 kg to 83 kg. He ate large amounts and could not stick to any meal plan, so he looked for the best way to lose weight and followed Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi on social media for almost a year before he was convinced. Dietitian Sally still follows him today.

Rana Al-Zureiqi from Jordan, One Year After Sleeve Gastrectomy
One full year after sleeve gastrectomy, Rana Al-Zureiqi went from 120 kg to 80 kg, a loss of 40 kg. She wrote a moving thank-you message to her family, who supported her at every step, to the doctors who encouraged her decision, and to Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, dietitian Sally Abdo and the medical team.

Mina Al-Obaidi from Iraq, Age 19, After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Jordan
Mina Al-Obaidi lost 35 kg in less than a year after sleeve gastrectomy, starting from 90 kg. After repeated diets failed, she visited the clinic for a consultation; the doctor recommended a sleeve and explained the steps, and she had the surgery the next day. She followed dietitian Sally’s plans and achieved her dream of a small waist and small sizes.

Naif from Kuwait, Age 21, After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Jordan
Naif lost 61.5 kg in 7 months after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 143.5 kg to 82 kg. After diets failed, he insisted on surgery despite his family’s objections, chose his surgeon after research and asking people he knew, and followed a diet and exercise plan with dietitian Sally Abdo. He has only very mild loose skin, which he is improving with exercise.

Mohammed Jasim from Bahrain After Sleeve Gastrectomy: Early Diabetes and a New Life
Mohammed Jasim lost 55 kg in 10 months after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 140 kg to 85 kg. After being diagnosed with early diabetes, with a family history of the disease, he broke out of the cycle of emotional eating. He now sleeps without snoring or choking, moves and walks easily, no longer needs painkillers and has regained his self-confidence.

Rand from Jordan After Sleeve Gastrectomy, Following a Failed Gastric Balloon
Rand went from 102 kg to 78 kg in just 3 months after sleeve gastrectomy. She had tried diets, exercise, slimming pills and a gastric balloon, and every time the weight came back, so she chose the sleeve as a final solution. Today her health is excellent, with follow-up from dietitian Sally Abdo.

Abdulrahman Bajunaid from Sudan After Sleeve Gastrectomy: 110 kg Lost
Abdulrahman Bajunaid lost 110 kg in two years after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 223 kg to 113 kg. Crash diets failed, so he searched for the best sleeve surgeons in Jordan and contacted the doctor before traveling. He followed a diet and exercise plan with dietitian Sally Abdo and is still improving his shape without body contouring.

Mohammed from Qatar, Age 20, After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Jordan
Mohammed, a 20-year-old from Qatar, went from 162 kg to 85 kg exactly one year after sleeve gastrectomy. After years of dieting and regaining weight, and the challenges of life as a scholarship student abroad, a friend who had the surgery encouraged him. He decided to change his lifestyle and committed to exercise and healthy eating with follow-up from dietitian Sally.

Saud Al-Khalidi from Saudi Arabia After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Jordan
Saud Al-Khalidi lost 56 kg in 9 months after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 125 kg to 69 kg. He arrived at the clinic so afraid that he refused the surgery at first, but seeing patients who were happy after their operations reassured him. He had the operation safely and reached a healthy weight.

Chest Lift and Excess Skin Removal After Mini Gastric Bypass and 70+ kg Weight Loss
After losing more than 70 kg with mini gastric bypass, the patient had sagging chest skin removed with a chest lift and nipple repositioning, giving a flat, balanced masculine chest that completes his weight-loss journey. The final result becomes clear within 3 to 6 months.

Ali from Kuwait After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Jordan
Ali lost 25 kg in 6 months after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 100 kg to 75 kg. A crash diet did not help, so he chose his surgeon on the recommendation of acquaintances and friends studying in Jordan. He followed a diet and exercise plan with dietitian Sally Abdo and reached his weight with no loose skin or visible surgical marks.

Khalil Jasim from the UAE After Mini Gastric Bypass: 98 kg Lost in a Year
Khalil Jasim lost 98 kg in a year after mini gastric bypass, going from 198 kg to 100 kg. He traveled hesitantly with his cousin, and the doctor reassured him with a clear explanation that he followed to the letter. The team checked on him every hour after surgery, and dietitian Sally followed him throughout, until his body became almost firm and some people did not recognize him.

Ahmed Al-Balushi from Oman After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Jordan
Ahmed Al-Balushi lost 53 kg one year after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 115 kg to 62 kg. He suffered from high blood pressure, shortness of breath at night and exhaustion when walking, and had tried diets many times without lasting results. Today he has reached a healthy weight and his overall health has improved.

Sultan Al-Ulaili from the UAE After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Jordan
Sultan Al-Ulaili lost 41 kg in 6 months after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 102 kg to 61 kg. He chose his surgeon after long research and felt reassured by the very first question the doctor asked him about why he wanted surgery. The operation took 30 minutes, and by sticking to dietitian Sally’s plan and exercising he kept a firm body with no loose skin.

Abdulrahman from Saudi Arabia After Sleeve Gastrectomy at Age 15
Abdulrahman lost 60 kg after sleeve gastrectomy at the age of 15, going from 135 kg to 75 kg. He traveled with his family, who encouraged him, and stuck to dietitian Sally’s plan and daily walking without a gym. His blood pressure improved, his snoring disappeared, he now wears small sizes and feels happy and confident.

Mohammed from Yemen, Living in Saudi Arabia, After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Jordan
Mohammed lost 53 kg after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 151 kg to 98 kg, despite working two shifts and never joining a gym; he relied on daily walking and dietitian Sally’s plan. He recovered from high blood pressure, his snoring disappeared, and he regained his self-confidence and now wears small sizes.

Hussein Al-Yami from Saudi Arabia After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Jordan
Hussein Al-Yami lost 73 kg in less than 6 months after sleeve gastrectomy, going from 174 kg to 101 kg. He overcame his fear and hesitation after meeting the doctor, stuck to his meal plan with follow-up from dietitian Sally, and turned weight loss into a fun challenge with his family.

Majed Al-Rasalani from Saudi Arabia After Sleeve Gastrectomy: Easier on the Knees
Majed Al-Rasalani went from 128 kg to 80 kg 10 months after sleeve gastrectomy, a loss of 48 kg, with a clear improvement in joint and knee pain and tiredness on exertion, peace of mind, and an end to the struggle of finding clothes that fit.

Hassan Rafea Al-Mukhtar from Iraq After Sleeve Gastrectomy: 94.5 kg Lost
Hassan Rafea Al-Mukhtar went from 187.5 kg to 93 kg a year and two months after sleeve gastrectomy, a loss of 94.5 kg, and is still losing. He had no complications thanks to following the instructions of his surgeon and dietitian, and moved from a difficult life and low mood to self-confidence and a normal life.

Saleh Al-Shuaili from Qatar After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Jordan
Saleh Al-Shuaili went from 110 kg to 68 kg in 5 months after sleeve gastrectomy, a loss of 42 kg, moving from obesity (BMI 37.6) to a normal weight (BMI 23.3) with no loose skin or body contouring, thanks to a diet and exercise plan and months of follow-up with his dietitian.

Saeed from Oman After Mini Gastric Bypass in Jordan
Saeed went from 119 kg to 67 kg in less than 6 months after mini gastric bypass, a loss of 52 kg, moving from obesity (BMI 38.9) to a normal weight (BMI 21.9). He stuck to his nutrition plan with follow-up from his dietitian, and shared the journey with family members who had the surgery alongside him.

Wafaa from Jordan After Sleeve Gastrectomy: 102 kg to 54 kg
Wafaa from Jordan went from 102 kg to 54 kg a year and three months after sleeve gastrectomy, a loss of 48 kg, moving from severe obesity (BMI 40.9) to an ideal weight (BMI 21.6). She stopped daily painkillers, and her blood pressure and hormones improved under the supervision of her doctor and dietitian.

Sleeve Gastrectomy Under Spinal Anesthesia: Mohammad at 180 kg
A real operating-room photo of Mohammad, who weighed 180 kg, after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy under spinal anesthesia with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi: the patient is awake on the table while the surgical team holds the removed part of the stomach (about 80–85% of it), with his words: “Mashallah, it beat me my whole life.”

Sleeve Gastrectomy Through Only Two Incisions
Sleeve gastrectomy through only two incisions: the photo contrasts the size of the removed stomach (about 80–85% of it) with the two small openings used for the laparoscopic operation, meaning fewer, smaller scars and a quicker recovery in suitable cases.

Revision Bariatric Surgery: Correcting Previous Operations
Revision surgery corrects a previous bariatric operation that did not reach its goal or caused a problem, such as weight regain, a dilated sleeve or severe reflux after sleeve gastrectomy. The photo is from inside the operating room during a laparoscopic revision, with the surgical team and laparoscopy screens.

Sleeve Gastrectomy Through 3 Ports Only at 134 kg
Sleeve gastrectomy through only 3 ports at 134 kg: the photo was taken during surgery and shows the three ports through which the camera and laparoscopic instruments pass. A standard sleeve usually needs 4–5 incisions, and reducing them in suitable cases means less pain and fewer scars.

Mini Gastric Bypass Under Spinal Anesthesia
Mini gastric bypass under spinal anesthesia: the photo shows a patient awake on the operating table, breathing on his own through an oxygen mask without a breathing tube. Mini gastric bypass shrinks the stomach and bypasses part of the small intestine with a single laparoscopic connection.

Sleeve Gastrectomy Under Spinal Anesthesia
Sleeve gastrectomy under spinal anesthesia: the abdomen and lower body are numbed with an injection in the lower back and the patient breathes on their own while sedated, as Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi performs the sleeve laparoscopically. The photo is from the operating room with the patient on the table beside the surgeon.

Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Through Two Ports Only
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy through two ports only: the surgeon holds the removed part of the stomach above the patient’s abdomen, which shows just two small openings. In suitable cases this approach means less abdominal-wall pain and a quicker return to moving around.

Stomach Reduction (Gastric Sleeve) Under Spinal Anesthesia
Stomach reduction surgery is the common name for sleeve gastrectomy: about 80–85% of the stomach is removed, including the fundus that produces most of the hunger hormone, leaving a narrow tube-shaped sleeve. The photo shows Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi holding the removed part after an operation done under spinal anesthesia.
Every case is different
The results in these stories reflect each patient's own body, medical history, procedure and commitment after surgery. They are not a promise of the same outcome. The right procedure and the expected result can only be determined after a personal medical evaluation.
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Questions About Patient Stories
Are these real patient stories?
Yes. Each story is based on a real patient treated by Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi in Amman, Jordan, shared with the patient's consent. The stories were originally written in Arabic and translated into English; each story page lets you read the patient's original Arabic words.
Will I get the same result as these patients?
Not necessarily. Weight loss after bariatric surgery depends on starting weight, age, medical conditions, the chosen procedure and commitment to nutrition, activity and follow-up. These stories show what is possible, not a guaranteed outcome.
Can international patients travel to Jordan for surgery?
Yes. Patients from many countries travel to Amman for bariatric surgery. You can send your age, height, weight and medical history before traveling to receive an initial assessment and a planned surgical pathway.
How do I know which procedure is right for me?
The procedure is chosen after a medical evaluation of your BMI, eating habits, reflux, diabetes and previous surgeries. Sleeve gastrectomy, mini gastric bypass and revision surgery each suit different patients.
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