Before and after: 178 kg to 90 kg (194 lb lost)
How much weight did Murad lose after sleeve gastrectomy, and did he keep it off?
Murad Al-Sayed from Jordan went from 178 kg to 90 kg after sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi in 2018, a loss of 88 kg, and 8 years later he has kept his weight stable. Results vary from patient to patient.
Murad in his own words
My morale was at zero. I couldn’t do even the simplest things in life. I would see people older than me moving around while I couldn’t move. Sleeping, walking, going to the bathroom, even finding clothes in my size, all of it was a struggle. My health was poor, and my whole life had become exhausting.
After the surgery, my whole world changed ❤️ I started to love myself, to move, and to love life again. Nothing is hard for me anymore the way it used to be.
Eight years after the surgery, my weight has gone from 178 to 90 kg, and the change wasn’t only in my weight: my health improved, my movement is different, and I dress and live my life in a completely different way.
Thank God, there is a huge difference between my life before the surgery and after it ❤️
Read the original Arabic
نفسيتي كانت صفر، حتى أبسط الأشياء بالحياة ما كنت أقدر أعملها. كنت أشوف ناس أكبر مني بتتحرك وأنا مش قادر أتحرك. النوم، المشي، دخول الحمام، وحتى إني ألاقي ملابس على قدّي، كلها كانت معاناة. صحتي كانت تعبانة، وحياتي كلها صارت تعب.
بعد العملية، دنيتي كلها تغيّرت ❤️ صرت أحب حالي، وأتحرك، وأحب الحياة من جديد. ما عاد في إشي صعب عليّ زي قبل.
بعد 8 سنوات من العملية، وزني نزل من 178 إلى 90 كغم، والتغيير ما كان بالوزن بس؛ صحتي تحسّنت، وحركتي اختلفت، وصرت ألبس وأعيش حياتي بشكل مختلف تمامًا.
الحمد لله، فرق كبير بين حياتي قبل العملية وبعدها ❤️
Life at 178 kg: every simple task was a struggle
At 178 kg, Murad struggled with the most basic daily activities: sleeping, walking, going to the bathroom, and even finding clothes that fit. He watched people older than him move freely while he could not, and his health and morale kept getting worse.
Sleeve gastrectomy in 2018
In 2018 Murad had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi. In his words, after the surgery his whole world changed: he started to move, to love himself and to enjoy life again.
8 years later: 90 kg and a different life
Eight years after surgery Murad weighs 90 kg, 88 kg less than before. The change went beyond the number on the scale: his health improved, he moves easily, and he dresses and lives in a completely different way.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 178 kg
Sleeping, walking, using the bathroom and finding clothes were all a daily struggle.
- 2018: sleeve gastrectomy
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi.
- The first months
Steady weight loss, with movement and daily activities getting easier.
- Back to life
He started moving, loving himself and enjoying life again.
- 8 years later: 90 kg
88 kg lost and kept off, with better health, movement and quality of life.
Keeping off 88 kg for 8 years is the result we work towards with every sleeve gastrectomy patient. The surgery reduces stomach size and hunger, but long-term stability depends on habits: regular, balanced meals, enough protein, daily movement and keeping up with follow-up. Some weight regain is possible years after any bariatric operation, so we encourage patients to keep in touch and come back early if their weight starts to creep up. 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.
Murad Al-Sayed from Jordan had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in 2018 at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center in Amman. Before surgery he weighed 178 kg and struggled with sleeping, walking, using the bathroom and finding clothes. Eight years later he weighs 90 kg (88 kg lost) and has kept his weight stable, with improved health, mobility and quality of life. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Murad lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
He went from 178 kg to 90 kg, a loss of 88 kg, and he has kept it off 8 years after his surgery in 2018.
Does weight come back years after sleeve gastrectomy?
Some patients regain part of the weight years after surgery, usually when old eating habits return or activity drops. Regular meals, enough protein, daily movement and follow-up with the medical team help keep the result stable for the long term, as in Murad’s case.
Do sleep and mobility improve after major weight loss?
Many patients notice that sleeping, walking and daily tasks become much easier as their weight comes down, because there is less load on the joints, back and breathing. How much each person improves depends on their health before surgery.
Is sleeve gastrectomy suitable at a weight of 178 kg?
Sleeve gastrectomy can be an option at high weights, but the right operation is decided after a full medical assessment. At very high weights the surgeon also weighs the options of a sleeve and a gastric bypass based on each patient’s health, eating habits and goals.
How can patients in Jordan book an assessment?
Patients in Jordan can book a consultation at the center in Amman, or start by sending their weight, height, age and medical history via WhatsApp +962 79 570 2800 for an initial assessment.
