Before and after: 174 kg to 101 kg (161 lb lost)
How much weight did Hussein Al-Yami lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
Hussein Al-Yami from Saudi Arabia went from 174 kg to 101 kg within less than 6 months of sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, a loss of 73 kg, with no noticeable loose belly skin. Results vary from patient to patient.
Hussein in his own words
Hussein Al-Yami from Saudi Arabia. I am 27, I weighed 174 kg, and my height is 187 cm.
First, I thank Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi. I was hesitant to have the surgery because I was scared. I traveled with my family, and I had it in my head that I would go back without doing it. But when I arrived and met the doctor, he encouraged me a lot to do it, and thank God I was convinced and did it.
There was a big competition between me and my family over who would lose the most weight. I followed the plan, and Dr. Sally followed us up and gave us advice, and every so often we sent her our photos to show how we looked.
Thank God my weight is now 101, with no loose belly skin or paunch. My body is firm, and everyone is amazed at how I reached this weight in less than 6 months.
Read the original Arabic
حسين اليامي من السعودية، عمري 27 سنة، وزني كان 174 وطولي 187.
في البداية أشكر الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي. كنت متردد أسوي العملية لأني كنت خايف، وسافرت مع الأهل وكنت حاط في بالي إني أرجع وما أسويها، ولكن من وصلت مع الدكتور شجعني كثير إني أسويها، والحمد لله اقتنعت وسويتها.
كانت بيننا منافسة كبيرة بيني أنا وأهلي مين اللي بينزل وزنه أكثر. مشيت على الجدول، والدكتورة سالي تتابعنا وتعطينا نصائح، وبين فترة وفترة نرسل صورنا كيف صرنا.
والحمد لله الحين وزني صار 101، وبدون ترهلات في البطن أو كرش، صار جسمي مشدود، والكل مستغرب مني كيف وصلت لهذا الوزن في أقل من 6 أشهر.
From hesitation and fear to the decision
Hussein weighed 174 kg at 187 cm at the age of 27. He traveled from Saudi Arabia to Jordan with his family, hesitant and afraid, and was thinking of going home without having the surgery. But his session with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, explaining the details, steps and safety of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, encouraged him to decide with confidence.
Commitment, a family challenge and a result in under 6 months
Hussein stuck to his meal plan after surgery, and dietitian Sally followed him with advice and asked for regular photos to track his progress. He turned weight loss into a fun competition with his family and reached 101 kg in less than 6 months, a loss of 73 kg, with a firm body, no loose belly skin or paunch, and a clear change in his face that caught the attention of everyone around him.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 174 kg
174 kg at 187 cm, with hesitation and fear of surgery.
- Traveling from Saudi Arabia and meeting the doctor
Medical assessment, tests and an explanation of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy that encouraged Hussein to decide.
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Surgery at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s center, then a gradual move from liquids to normal food.
- Nutrition follow-up and a family challenge
Sticking to the meal plan, sending regular photos to dietitian Sally, and competing with his family to lose weight.
- In under 6 months: 101 kg
73 kg lost, with a firm body and no loose belly skin or paunch.
Hussein’s case shows that fear of surgery is natural and usually fades with a clear explanation and careful assessment. Losing 73 kg in less than 6 months is an excellent result driven by commitment to the meal plan and regular follow-up, and a young age helps the skin tighten and reduces loose skin. We advise continuing protein, exercise and regular follow-up to maintain the weight. Results vary depending on starting 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.
Hussein Al-Yami, a 27-year-old man from Saudi Arabia who is 187 cm tall, had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center in Jordan. His weight went from 174 kg to 101 kg in less than 6 months (a loss of 73 kg) with no noticeable loose belly skin, with follow-up from dietitian Sally. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Hussein Al-Yami lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
He went from 174 kg to 101 kg, a loss of 73 kg, in less than 6 months after surgery.
Is a sleeve suitable for weights above 170 kg?
A sleeve can be suitable for many people with high weights after a full medical assessment including tests and heart and lung function. The surgeon chooses the most suitable procedure based on weight, health and eating habits.
I am afraid of surgery: is that normal?
Yes. Fear and hesitation are common before bariatric surgery. Sitting with the surgeon and understanding the laparoscopic steps, recovery time and follow-up helps you decide with confidence, as Hussein did.
Does fast weight loss after a sleeve cause loose skin?
Loose skin depends on age, skin elasticity, the amount of weight lost and commitment to protein and exercise. Younger people usually have less, and some patients may later need body contouring depending on their case.
Can patients from Saudi Arabia have the surgery in Jordan?
Yes. The center receives patients from Saudi Arabia 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 remote nutrition follow-up after returning home.
