Before and after: 140 kg to 81 kg (130 lb lost)
How much weight did Kanaan lose after mini gastric bypass, and did he keep it off?
Kanaan from Palestine went from 140 kg to 81 kg after mini gastric bypass with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, a loss of 59 kg, and 3 years later he has kept his weight stable. Results vary from patient to patient.
In his wife’s words
I wanted to share our experience with my husband’s surgery, before and after the weight loss. He was 140 kg, and thanks to God, then to Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s work and your efforts after the surgery, he is now 81. I want to thank you for your care and for following up with us step by step.
Thank you so much, dear, you never let us down. You were with me step by step until we reached this result.
He had a hiatal hernia (a hernia in the diaphragm) that he didn’t know about, and he felt sluggish all the time; he couldn’t walk long distances or climb stairs. Now, thank God, he is lighter, he moves differently, and his mood has changed.
Read the original Arabic
حبيت أشاركك تجربتنا مع عملية زوجي قبل نزول الوزن وبعده. هو كان 140، وبفضل الله ثم جهود دكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي وجهودكم بعد العملية صار 81. بحب أشكركم على اهتمامكم ومتابعتكم إلنا خطوة بخطوة.
يعطيكي ألف عافية يا روحي، ما قصّرتي، كنتي معي خطوة بخطوة لوصلنا لهالنتيجة.
كان عنده فتق بالحجاب الحاجز وما كان يعرف فيه، وكان في خمول بجسمه، ما يقدر يمشي مسافات طويلة أو يطلع درج. هلّا الحمد لله أخف، وحركته تغيّرت، ونفسيته تغيّرت.
Life at 140 kg: no energy for stairs or long walks
At 140 kg, Kanaan felt sluggish most of the time. He couldn’t walk long distances or climb stairs, and he also had a hiatal hernia that he didn’t know about.
Mini gastric bypass and step-by-step follow-up
Kanaan had laparoscopic mini gastric bypass with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi 3 years ago. His wife thanks the team for following up with them step by step after the surgery until they reached the result.
3 years later: 81 kg, lighter and happier
Three years after surgery Kanaan weighs 81 kg, 59 kg less than before. In his wife’s words, he is lighter, moves differently, and his mood has changed.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 140 kg
Constant fatigue, unable to walk long distances or climb stairs, with an unknown hiatal hernia.
- Mini gastric bypass
Laparoscopic mini gastric bypass with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi.
- Step-by-step follow-up
Close follow-up with the team after surgery.
- More energy and movement
Walking and stairs became easier as the weight came down.
- 3 years later: 81 kg
59 kg lost and kept off, with better movement and mood.
Keeping off 59 kg for 3 years after mini gastric bypass is an excellent long-term result. A hiatal hernia is sometimes found during the assessment or the operation in patients who never knew they had one, and the surgeon decides how to deal with it according to each case. Long-term success after bypass depends on regular meals, enough protein, activity and follow-up, and bypass patients need lifelong vitamins, minerals and regular blood tests. Results vary from patient to patient.
This story reflects one patient's experience. Your result depends on your starting weight, health, the chosen procedure and your commitment after surgery. Only a personal medical evaluation can tell you what to expect.
Kanaan from Palestine had laparoscopic mini gastric bypass 3 years ago at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center in Jordan. Before surgery he weighed 140 kg, felt sluggish, couldn’t walk long distances or climb stairs, and had a hiatal hernia he didn’t know about. Three years later he weighs 81 kg (59 kg lost) and has kept it off, with better movement and mood. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Kanaan lose after mini gastric bypass?
He went from 140 kg to 81 kg, a loss of 59 kg, and he has kept it off 3 years after surgery.
Can weight stay stable for years after mini gastric bypass?
Yes, many patients keep most of their weight loss for the long term, as Kanaan has. Regular meals, enough protein, daily activity and follow-up with the medical team help keep the result stable, and some weight regain is possible if old habits return.
What is a hiatal hernia, and is it related to obesity?
A hiatal hernia is when part of the stomach slides up through the diaphragm into the chest. It is more common in people with obesity and may cause no symptoms, so some patients only find out about it during the assessment or the operation. How it is handled depends on its size and the type of surgery.
Will I have more energy after weight loss surgery?
Many patients notice that walking, climbing stairs and daily activities become much easier as their weight comes down, along with better mood. How much each person improves depends on their health before surgery.
Can patients from Palestine have the surgery in Jordan?
Yes. The center receives patients from Palestine. You can start with a remote assessment by sending your weight, height, age and medical history via WhatsApp +962 79 570 2800, then coordinate the surgery date, with follow-up after returning home.
