Before and after: 198 kg to 100 kg (216 lb lost)
How much weight did Khalil Jasim lose after mini gastric bypass?
Khalil Jasim from the UAE went from 198 kg to 100 kg within a year of mini gastric bypass with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, a loss of 98 kg, with an almost firm body and no noticeable loose skin. Results vary from patient to patient.
Khalil in his own words
Khalil Jasim from the UAE. I am 36, I weighed 198 kg, my height is 195 cm, and I had a gastric bypass.
First, I thank Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi. I was hesitant about the surgery because I was scared. I traveled with my cousin as my companion, and I had it in my head that the surgery was difficult and that I wouldn’t do it. But when I arrived and met the doctor, he encouraged me a lot to do it. Thank God the doctor was right; everything he said and explained about the surgery is exactly how he carried it out, in every detail.
I had the surgery simply and without fear, with the care of the doctor and the whole team. Every hour they visited me and checked on me, always with a smile and good manners.
I thank Dr. Sally, who followed me and gave me advice throughout the period after the surgery. I sent her my photos from time to time so she could see the big change as my weight came down.
Thank God, my weight is now 100, with no noticeable loose skin or paunch. My body is almost firm, and everyone is amazed at how I reached this weight in a year. The change is so big that some people didn’t even recognize me 😂.
Read the original Arabic
خليل جاسم من الإمارات، عمري 36 سنة، وزني كان 198 وطولي 195، وأجريت عملية تحويل المسار.
في البداية أشكر الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي. كنت متردد أسوي العملية لأني كنت خايف، وسافرت مع ولد عمتي مرافقي، وكنت حاط في بالي إن العملية صعبة وما أسويها. ولكن من وصلت مع الدكتور شجعني كثير إني أسويها، والحمد لله الدكتور كان في محله، كلامه نفس ما قال وشرح عن العملية، وطبّقها بكل تفاصيلها.
وسويت العملية بكل بساطة ولا خوف، مع اهتمام الدكتور والطاقم كله، كل ساعة يزوروني ويكشفوني بكل ابتسامة وأخلاق.
وأشكر الدكتورة سالي تتابعني وتعطيني نصائح على طول الفترة بعد العملية، وأرسل صوري بين فترات لتشوف التغير الكبير اللي صار بنزول وزني.
والحمد لله الحين وزني صار 100، وبدون ترهلات واضحة أو كرش، صار جسمي تقريباً شبه مشدود، والكل مستغرب مني كيف وصلت لهذا الوزن خلال سنة، والتغير الكبير حتى بعض الناس ما عرفوني 😂.
From fear to confidence
Khalil weighed 198 kg at 195 cm at the age of 36. He traveled from the UAE to Jordan with his cousin, believing the surgery would be difficult and thinking he might not go through with it. But the doctor explained mini gastric bypass in detail and encouraged him, and the operation went exactly as it had been explained, so he had it simply and without fear.
Hourly care and a year of follow-up
After the operation the doctor and team visited and checked on him every hour with a smile and great manners. Dietitian Sally then followed him with advice throughout, and he sent her regular photos. Within a year he reached 100 kg, a loss of 98 kg, with an almost firm body and no noticeable loose skin or paunch, so changed that some people did not recognize him.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 198 kg
198 kg at 195 cm, hesitant and afraid the surgery would be difficult.
- Traveling with a companion and meeting the doctor
Traveling from the UAE with his cousin, and a detailed explanation of mini gastric bypass that encouraged his decision.
- Mini gastric bypass
A laparoscopic operation that went exactly as explained, with hourly visits and checks from the doctor and team.
- Nutrition follow-up
Ongoing advice from dietitian Sally, with regular photos to track the change.
- One year later: 100 kg
98 kg lost, an almost firm body without noticeable loose skin, and a change so big that some people did not recognize him.
Losing 98 kg in a year is an exceptional result for a patient weighing 198 kg, and mini gastric bypass is one of the effective options for very high weights because it combines smaller portions with reduced absorption. A clear explanation before surgery, followed to the letter, gives the patient confidence and removes fear. After a bypass, lifelong vitamins and minerals with regular blood tests are essential, along with protein and exercise to maintain the result. 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.
Khalil Jasim, a 36-year-old from the UAE who is 195 cm tall, had laparoscopic mini gastric bypass at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center in Jordan. His weight went from 198 kg to 100 kg in a year (a loss of 98 kg) with no noticeable loose skin, with follow-up from the team and dietitian Sally. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Khalil Jasim lose after mini gastric bypass?
He went from 198 kg to 100 kg, a loss of 98 kg, within a year of surgery.
Is mini gastric bypass suitable for very high weights?
Mini gastric bypass is often an effective option for very high weights because it combines smaller food portions with reduced absorption, but the final choice is made by the surgeon after a full assessment and tests.
Is gastric bypass difficult or frightening?
The surgery is performed laparoscopically through small incisions, and with good preparation and close follow-up afterwards most patients recover quickly. A clear explanation from the surgeon beforehand helps ease fear.
Do I need vitamins after mini gastric bypass?
Yes. Lifelong vitamins and minerals are needed after a bypass, with regular tests for iron, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D and others as instructed by your doctor.
Can patients from the UAE have the surgery in Jordan?
Yes. The center receives patients from the UAE and the Gulf. 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 and accommodation with your companion, with remote nutrition follow-up after returning home.
