Before and after: 102 kg to 61 kg (90 lb lost)
How much weight did Sultan Al-Ulaili lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
Theater actor Sultan Al-Ulaili from the UAE went from 102 kg to 61 kg within 6 months of sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, a loss of 41 kg, with no loose skin or paunch thanks to healthy eating and exercise. Results vary from patient to patient.
Sultan in his own words
Sultan Al-Ulaili, a theater actor from the United Arab Emirates. I am 30, I weighed 102 kg, and my height is 173 cm.
When I first decided to have a sleeve, I heard that the best place for these operations is Jordan, so I went online to look for doctors. Most people go to one of two doctors in Jordan, but everyone was praising Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi. There were some criticisms that some people had the surgery and their weight came back, but that is the patient’s problem for not following the diet or exercising, because after surgery it is essential to keep up the right food and exercise. The surgery is a helping factor, but the main thing is food: what you eat, when and how much, and then exercise, which means walking, and after 6 months you go to the gym.
As soon as I arrived in Jordan, brother Mahmoud welcomed me, then sister Nabila, then sister Sally the dietitian, and then the doctor. His first question was: why did you decide to have the surgery when you are young? For me that question was the first reassurance that I had chosen the right doctor. Through that question I knew the doctor treats people and is not driven by money, as others claim online. I told him my reason, and he began to talk to me and explain the surgery: how many incisions, what percentage of the stomach needs to be removed, and how long it takes. When a patient knows these details, he feels at peace and goes into surgery relaxed.
I put my trust in God and had it. It took 30 minutes, and I followed the meal plan. Dietitian Sally followed my food step by step and gave me advice, and whenever I felt like eating something I would ask her whether it was okay, and if it was, she would tell me how much. Honestly, without exaggeration, everyone working at the clinic has incredible integrity.
Thank God my current weight is 61 within 6 months, with no loose skin or paunch, because I keep exercising and have organized my new life around food.
My thanks go to Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi and everyone at the clinic, led by dietitian Sally, sister Nabila and the kind-hearted Mahmoud.
Read the original Arabic
سلطان العليلي، ممثل مسرحي من دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، عمري 30 سنة، وزني كان 102 وطولي 173.
في البداية عندما قررت عمل عملية التكميم سمعت أن أفضل مكان لهذه العمليات هو المملكة الأردنية، فدخلت الإنترنت أبحث عن دكاترة، وأغلب الأشخاص بيروحون لدكتورين في الأردن، ولكن الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي الكل كان يثني عليه. وفي بعض الانتقادات بخصوص أنه في ناس عملوا ورجع الوزن مثل ما كان، وهذه مشكلة المريض اللي ما تبع الحمية الغذائية ولا عمل رياضة، لأنه بعد العملية ضروري الحفاظ على الأكل والرياضة. العملية هي عامل مساعد، لكن الاعتماد الأكبر على الأكل من حيث نوعه ووقته وكمياته، وبعده الرياضة اللي هي المشي، ومن بعد 6 أشهر نروح للجيم.
أول ما وصلت على الأردن استقبلني الأخ محمود، بعده الأخت نبيلة، وبعدها الأخت سالي أخصائية التغذية، وبعدها الدكتور. وأول سؤال كان: لماذا قررت تعمل العملية بما أنك شاب وصغير بالعمر؟ كان بالنسبة لي هذا السؤال أول طمأنينة على اختياري للدكتور، فمن خلال السؤال عرفت أن الدكتور يعالج وليس مادياً مثل ما يدّعي الآخرون بالإنترنت. فقلت له السبب، وبدأ يكلمني ويشرح لي عن العملية: كم فتحة، وكم بالمئة أحتاج قص، ومدتها. يعني المريض لما يعرف هذه التفاصيل بيكون براحة نفسية وبيعمل العملية وهو مرتاح.
توكلت على الله وعملتها، كانت 30 دقيقة، ومشيت على جدول الأكل، والأخصائية سالي تتابع معي أكلي أول بأول وتعطيني نصائح، وإذا جاء شي على بالي آكله أكلمها وتقولي ينفع أو ما ينفع، وإذا ينفع تحدد لي الكمية. يعني جد وبدون مبالغة، جميع العاملين في العيادة عندهم أمانة مش طبيعية.
ولله الحمد وزني الحالي 61 خلال 6 أشهر، وبدون ترهلات أو كرش، لأني محافظ على الرياضة ومنظم حياتي الجديدة بالأكل.
الشكر موصول للدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي ولجميع العاملين في العيادة، وعلى رأسهم أخصائية التغذية سالي والأخت نبيلة وصاحب القلب الأبيض محمود.
How Sultan chose his surgeon
Sultan researched online for a long time after hearing that Jordan is one of the best destinations for bariatric surgery, and found wide praise for Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi. He paused at some criticism about weight regain and reached a clear conclusion: the surgery is a helping factor, and success depends on the patient’s commitment to what, when and how much they eat, and then walking and exercise. When he met the doctor, the first question was: why do you want surgery when you are young? That made him feel reassured that the doctor puts the patient’s interest first.
A 30-minute operation and close follow-up
He was welcomed by the center’s team, Mahmoud, Nabila and dietitian Sally, then the doctor explained the details of the surgery: the number of incisions, the proportion of the stomach removed and how long it takes, so he went in feeling at ease. The laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy took about 30 minutes. Afterwards Sally followed his eating step by step and told him what suited him, and how much, whenever he wanted a particular food.
The result: 61 kg in 6 months with no loose skin
Sultan reached 61 kg in 6 months, a loss of 41 kg, with no loose skin or paunch, because he kept exercising and organized his new life around food: walking in the first months, then the gym after 6 months. He thanks the doctor and clinic team for their integrity and care.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 102 kg
102 kg at 173 cm, and long research for the best bariatric surgeon in Jordan.
- Arriving in Jordan and meeting the team
Welcomed by the center’s team, meeting the dietitian, then the doctor, who asked why he wanted surgery and explained every detail.
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
An operation of about 30 minutes, then a gradual return to food following the meal plan.
- Nutrition follow-up and walking
Almost daily follow-up with dietitian Sally on what and how much to eat, with regular walking.
- After 6 months: 61 kg
41 kg lost with no loose skin or paunch, and moving on to the gym to maintain the result.
Sultan sums up the most important truth in bariatric surgery: the operation is a powerful tool, but keeping the result depends on commitment to diet and physical activity. We ask every patient, especially young ones, why they want surgery and make sure it is the right option for them before going ahead, and we explain every detail so they go in reassured. Losing 41 kg in 6 months without loose skin reflects excellent commitment to protein and exercise. Results vary depending on weight, age and commitment.
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.
Sultan Al-Ulaili, a 30-year-old theater actor from the UAE who is 173 cm tall, had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center in Jordan; the operation took about 30 minutes. His weight went from 102 kg to 61 kg in 6 months (a loss of 41 kg) with no loose skin, by sticking to his diet with dietitian Sally and exercising. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Sultan Al-Ulaili lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
He went from 102 kg to 61 kg, a loss of 41 kg, within 6 months of surgery.
How long does sleeve gastrectomy take?
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy usually takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on the case; Sultan’s took about 30 minutes. Preparation, anesthesia and recovery time are added to that.
Why do some patients regain weight after a sleeve?
Usually because they do not stick to the diet and exercise after surgery. A sleeve helps reduce portions and appetite, but what you eat, when and how much, along with physical activity, is what keeps the result in the long term.
When can I start the gym after sleeve gastrectomy?
Walking starts in the first days and increases gradually, moderate exercise is added after a few weeks, and heavier gym training comes later as instructed by your doctor. Sultan started the gym after 6 months.
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, reception and accommodation, with remote nutrition follow-up after returning home.
