Before and after: 135 kg to 80 kg (121 lb lost)
How much weight did Moaz Mohammed lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
Moaz Mohammed from Saudi Arabia (38 years old, 155 cm) went from 135 kg to 80 kg after sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi in Jordan, a loss of 55 kg, after keto and intermittent fasting had failed. Results vary from patient to patient.
Moaz in his own words
Moaz Mohammed from Saudi Arabia, age 38, height 155 cm, previous weight 135 kg.
I was hesitant about the sleeve. I did keto and intermittent fasting, but they didn’t work for me. I thought about surgery but couldn’t decide where to have it; some people recommended Egypt, others different countries. Then I met a friend who recommended Jordan because he had the surgery there, and he told me how well he was treated and how easy it was. I contacted Dr. Mohammad Abdulwahab Al-Zaitawi, and honestly he was the height of humility and respect. He explained the procedure and how simple it is.
I traveled to Jordan, and as soon as I arrived at the airport someone from the doctor’s team met me and drove me to the hotel. Honestly, wonderful treatment. I had the surgery with a wonderful medical team, God bless them, and many thanks to dietitian Sally Abdo, who never fell short in following up with me with meal plans and advice. Now I weigh 80, I keep exercising, and my body keeps getting better and better.
A thousand thanks to all of you from the heart, and for the classy treatment.
Read the original Arabic
معاذ محمد من السعودية، العمر 38 سنة، الطول 155 سم، الوزن السابق 135 كيلو.
كنت متردد في عملية التكميم، وسويت رجيم كيتو وصيام متقطع بس ما نفع معي. فكرت بالعملية وكنت محتار وين أسويها؛ ناس تنصحني بمصر وناس بعدة دول، وقابلت أحد أصدقائي ونصحني بالأردن لأنه عملها هناك، وكلمني عن التعامل وسهولة العملية. تواصلت مع الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي، وبصراحة قمة التواضع والاحترام، وشرح لي طريقة العملية وسهولتها.
سافرت الأردن، وأول ما وصلت المطار قابلني شخص من طرف الدكتور وأخذني من المطار إلى الفندق، بصراحة معاملة رووعة. سويت العملية وكان في طاقم طبي رووعة الله يعطيهم العافية، وأشكر كثير الشكر أخصائية التغذية سالي عبده، ما قصرت بالمتابعة والتواصل معي بالجداول والنصائح. وصار وزني الآن 80، ومستمر في الرياضة، وجسمي الآن يتحسن أكثر وأكثر.
ألف ألف شكر لكم جميعاً من القلب، وعلى التعامل الراقي.
After keto and intermittent fasting: why he chose a sleeve in Jordan
Moaz weighed 135 kg at a height of 155 cm, a BMI of about 56 (severe obesity). He tried keto and intermittent fasting without lasting results, then hesitated between having surgery in Egypt or other countries, until a friend who had the surgery in Jordan recommended it. After speaking with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi and having the procedure explained in detail, he made his decision and traveled to Amman.
From airport pickup to 80 kg
Moaz was met at the airport and taken to his hotel, then had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. After surgery, dietitian Sally Abdo followed him with meal plans and advice, and he reached 80 kg, a loss of 55 kg. He keeps exercising and notices his body improving more and more.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 135 kg
Severe obesity at 155 cm, with keto and intermittent fasting failing.
- Choosing a country
Recommendations for Egypt and elsewhere, then advice from a friend who had surgery in Jordan.
- Travel and reception
Airport pickup to the hotel, then laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi.
- Nutrition follow-up
Ongoing meal plans and advice from dietitian Sally Abdo.
- Result: 80 kg
55 kg lost, with regular exercise continuing.
With a shorter height, every extra kilo has a bigger effect on BMI and the joints, so Moaz going from 135 to 80 kg at 155 cm is a major health shift. Strict diets such as keto can give temporary weight loss but are hard to sustain with severe obesity, whereas a sleeve combined with nutrition follow-up and exercise helps achieve a more stable 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.
Moaz Mohammed, a 38-year-old patient from Saudi Arabia who is 155 cm tall, had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center in Jordan after keto and intermittent fasting failed. His weight went from 135 kg to 80 kg (a loss of 55 kg) with follow-up from dietitian Sally Abdo and continued exercise. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Moaz Mohammed lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
He went from 135 kg to 80 kg, a loss of 55 kg, while following his nutrition plan and exercising.
Why don’t keto and intermittent fasting work for severe obesity?
They may produce weight loss at first, but they are hard to sustain at high body weights and the weight usually returns once they stop. When BMI is very high and repeated attempts have failed, bariatric surgery may be a better option after a medical assessment.
Is sleeve gastrectomy suitable for shorter people?
Yes. The decision depends on BMI, not height alone. At 155 cm and 135 kg, BMI is about 56, which is severe obesity and makes the patient a candidate for bariatric surgery after a full assessment.
How are patients from Saudi Arabia received in Jordan?
The consultation and surgery dates are coordinated in advance, airport pickup and transport to the hotel and hospital are arranged, and nutrition follow-up continues remotely after returning home.
How can I book a sleeve gastrectomy consultation from Saudi Arabia?
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 consultation and surgery date in Jordan.
