Before and after: 130 kg to 68.5 kg (136 lb lost)
How much weight did Asaad from Oman lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
Asaad from Oman (36 years old, 168 cm) went from 130 kg to 68.5 kg in 11 months after sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, a loss of 61.5 kg, and his BMI reached the normal range. Results vary from patient to patient.
Asaad in his own words
Asaad from Oman, age 36, height 168 cm, previous weight 130 kg.
I was hesitant about the sleeve. I did a strict diet but it didn’t work, so I thought about the sleeve as the right and final solution. After seeing how it’s done and how simple it is, I decided to have it and traveled to Jordan. Before the surgery I asked people I know, in every detail, about the best doctor for this operation, and they told me about Dr. Mohammad Abdulwahab Al-Zaitawi.
Then I felt encouraged and went to meet the doctor, who explained the surgery in more detail, and I went ahead with it. Thank God the surgery was successful, and the nursing staff took excellent care of me. I thank dietitian Sally Abdo, who explained the plan to me and stayed caring after the surgery until now, giving me a meal and exercise plan to this day.
Today, thank God, 11 months after the surgery I weigh 68.5. There is still some loose skin, but I’m still working on myself and I’ll get better: an ideal shape without any tightening surgery, all thanks to God and then to the exercise and meal plan I followed 💪🏼✌🏼
Read the original Arabic
أسعد من سلطنة عمان، العمر 36، الطول 168، الوزن السابق 130.
كنت متردد في عملية التكميم، وسويت رجيم حاد بس ما نفع معي. بعدها فكرت في عملية التكميم، وهو الحل المناسب والأخير. وبعد ما شفت طريقتها وسهولتها قررت إني أسويها، وسافرت الأردن، وسألت ناس أعرفهم قبل لا أعمل العملية بكل تفصيل عن أفضل دكتور يسوي العملية، فقالوا لي عن الدكتور محمد عبدالوهاب الزيتاوي.
وبعدها تشجعت ورحت قابلت الدكتور، فأطلعني على العملية أكثر، وبعدها تشجعت وسويت العملية. الحمد لله كانت العملية ناجحة، وكادر التمريض ما قصّروا في معاملتي والعناية بي. وأشكر أخصائية التغذية سالي عبده اللي أطلعتني على الجدول، وكانت مهتمة حتى بعد العملية ولحد الحين، وكانت تعطيني جدول الأكل والرياضة إلى الآن.
واليوم الحمد لله، بعد مرور 11 شهر على العملية أصبح وزني الحالي 68.5. توجد بعض الترهلات إلى الآن، لكن لسّه شغال على نفسي وراح أصير أفضل، شكل مثالي وبدون أي عمليات شد، وهذا كله بفضل الله ثم فضل الجدول اللي كنت ماشي عليه من رياضة وأكل 💪🏼✌🏼
From severe obesity to a normal weight
Asaad weighed 130 kg at 168 cm, a BMI of about 46 (severe obesity). After strict dieting failed, he asked people he knew in detail about the best surgeon, and they recommended Dr. Mohammad Abdulwahab Al-Zaitawi. After the consultation he had the surgery in Jordan. Today, at 68.5 kg, his BMI is about 24, within the normal range.
11 months: 61.5 kg lighter, with loose skin improving through exercise
Asaad followed the meal and exercise plan of dietitian Sally Abdo, who still follows him. Eleven months after surgery he has lost 61.5 kg. He has some loose skin, but he keeps exercising to improve his body shape without resorting to tightening surgery.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 130 kg
BMI of about 46, and a strict diet that failed.
- Asking people he knew
Dr. Mohammad Abdulwahab Al-Zaitawi recommended by people he trusted.
- Consultation and sleeve surgery
A detailed explanation, then a successful laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
- Meal and exercise plan
Ongoing follow-up with dietitian Sally Abdo.
- After 11 months: 68.5 kg
61.5 kg lost and a normal BMI, with loose skin improving through exercise.
Going from severe obesity to a normal BMI in less than a year is an excellent result. Some loose skin is expected after losing more than 60 kg, and resistance training with enough protein clearly improves body shape over the following months. The need for body-contouring surgery is assessed only once the weight is stable. 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.
Asaad, a 36-year-old man from Oman who is 168 cm tall, had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center in Jordan. His weight went from 130 kg to 68.5 kg in 11 months (a loss of 61.5 kg), and his BMI moved from about 46 to about 24, with follow-up from dietitian Sally Abdo. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Asaad lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
He went from 130 kg to 68.5 kg, a loss of 61.5 kg, in 11 months after surgery.
Can I reach a normal weight after a sleeve?
Yes. Many patients reach a normal or near-normal BMI within the first or second year, especially when they follow their diet and exercise. The result depends on starting weight, age and commitment.
How can I improve loose skin after a sleeve without surgery?
Resistance training and muscle building, enough protein, drinking water and gradual weight loss help improve mild to moderate loose skin. Large amounts of excess skin may need body-contouring surgery once the weight is stable.
When does loose skin improve after weight loss?
Skin usually keeps improving for 12 to 18 months after surgery with exercise, so the need for tightening surgery should only be assessed after the weight has been stable for several months.
Can patients from Oman have surgery in Jordan?
Yes. The center receives patients from Oman 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 your surgery date, with remote nutrition follow-up after returning home.
