Before and after: 141 kg to 88 kg (117 lb lost)
How much weight did Bassam Al-Homsi lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
Bassam Al-Homsi from Syria, living in the UAE (31 years old, 179 cm), went from 141 kg to 88 kg within 7 months of sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, a loss of 53 kg, with no loose skin. Results vary from patient to patient.
Bassam in his own words
Bassam Al-Homsi from Syria, living in the UAE. Age 31, height 179 cm, previous weight 141 kg, current weight 88 kg.
I was hesitant about the sleeve, and every time I tried to diet I couldn’t. So I decided to go on YouTube to learn about sleeve surgery, and some people recommended it. For about 3 months I watched videos and talked to people who had the sleeve before with different doctors, and I spoke with many doctors, including Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi. His kind words and great experience, which I had heard about from many people, convinced me, so I decided to come to Jordan and do it.
He showed me how the surgery would go and its success rate. I had the surgery and, thank God, it was successful. The nurses, God bless them, did everything, and the care was excellent. Dietitian Sally Abdo has been in touch with me from the day she gave me my plan until today.
Now it has been 7 months since the surgery. I weigh 88 kg, I have lost 53 kg by God’s grace, I still want to lose 10 kg to reach my ideal weight, and thank God there is no loose skin.
I recommend the sleeve to anyone who wants it, and I tell everyone not to be afraid of the surgery, because it is very easy.
Read the original Arabic
بسام الحمصي من سوريا، مقيم في الإمارات. العمر 31، الطول 179، الوزن السابق 141، والوزن الحالي 88.
كنت متردد في عملية التكميم، وكل ما بدي أعمل دايت ما قدرت. فقررت إني أدخل على اليوتيوب أستفسر عن عملية التكميم، وفي ناس نصحوني فيها. وصارلي حوالي 3 أشهر وأنا أتفرج على فيديوهات وأتواصل مع ناس عملوا التكميم من قبل وعند دكاترة مختلفين، وحكيت مع كتير دكاترة، منهم الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي. أقنعني كلامه الحلو وخبرته العالية اللي سمعت عنها كتير من الناس، فقررت إني أنزل على الأردن وأسويها.
فرجاني على العملية كيف رح تكون ونسبة نجاحها، وعملت العملية والحمد لله كانت ناجحة. والممرضين الله يعطيهم العافية ما قصّروا، والاهتمام كان ما شاء الله. والأخت أخصائية التغذية سالي عبده كانت على تواصل معي من أول ما أعطتني الجدول حتى اليوم.
والآن مرّ 7 أشهر على العملية، صار وزني 88 كيلو، نزلت من فضل الله 53 كيلو، ولسّه بدي 10 كيلو على الوزن المثالي، والحمد لله ما في ترهلات.
بنصح أي حدا بدو يعمل عملية تكميم، وبنصح أي شخص ما يخاف من العملية لأنها كتير سهلة.
3 months of research and comparison before deciding
Bassam weighed 141 kg at 179 cm, and no diet worked for him. He did not decide quickly: he spent about 3 months watching YouTube videos, contacting people who had the surgery with different surgeons, and speaking with several doctors. In the end he chose Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi for his clear explanations and the experience many people had told him about, and traveled from the UAE to Jordan.
7 months: 53 kg lighter with no loose skin
The doctor explained the details of the procedure and its success rate beforehand. The surgery went well, with excellent nursing care, and dietitian Sally Abdo followed him from his first meal plan until today. After 7 months he reached 88 kg, a loss of 53 kg with no loose skin, about 10 kg from his ideal weight, and he reassures anyone who is afraid that the surgery is “very easy”.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 141 kg
141 kg at 179 cm, with repeated diet failures.
- 3 months of research
YouTube videos, contacting former patients and speaking with several doctors.
- Choosing a surgeon and traveling to Jordan
Convinced by Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s experience and his explanation of the procedure and its success rate.
- Sleeve gastrectomy and follow-up
Successful laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, with ongoing follow-up from dietitian Sally Abdo.
- After 7 months: 88 kg
53 kg lost with no loose skin, about 10 kg from his ideal weight.
Researching well before surgery, comparing surgeons and talking to former patients is a healthy step we encourage, because a well-informed patient is more committed after surgery. Losing 53 kg in 7 months without loose skin is an excellent result, and we advise Bassam to continue with protein, exercise and vitamins until he reaches and maintains his ideal weight. 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.
Bassam Al-Homsi, a 31-year-old man from Syria living in the UAE, 179 cm tall, had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center in Jordan after 3 months of researching and comparing surgeons. His weight went from 141 kg to 88 kg in 7 months (a loss of 53 kg) with no loose skin, with follow-up from dietitian Sally Abdo. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Bassam lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
He went from 141 kg to 88 kg, a loss of 53 kg, within 7 months of surgery, with no loose skin.
How do I choose the right sleeve gastrectomy surgeon?
Compare surgeons on experience, number of procedures and real patient results with photos, speak to former patients if possible, ask about the procedure details, success rate and how complications are handled, and make sure there is nutrition follow-up after surgery.
Is sleeve gastrectomy an easy operation?
It is performed laparoscopically through small incisions, most patients walk the same day and leave hospital within one to two days. It is still surgery, though, and requires a medical assessment beforehand and commitment to the diet afterwards.
Can loose skin be avoided after a sleeve?
Enough protein, exercise, resistance training and drinking water help reduce loose skin. Age, the amount of weight lost and skin quality also affect the result, so it varies from patient to patient.
Can UAE residents have the surgery in Jordan?
Yes. The center receives patients of many nationalities 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 a surgery date, with remote nutrition follow-up after returning home.
