Before and after: 147 kg to 84 kg (139 lb lost)
How much weight did Khaldoun Masa'deh lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
Khaldoun Masa'deh from Jordan (45 years old, 177 cm) went from 147 kg to 84 kg after sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, a loss of 63 kg, and has kept his weight two years later with no complications and no skin-tightening surgery. Results vary from patient to patient.
Khaldoun in his own words
Khaldoun Masa'deh from Jordan, age 45, height 177 cm, previous weight 147 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, having watched several episodes of the brilliant Dr. Mohammad Abdulwahab Al-Zaitawi performing laparoscopic operations. He was truly outstanding, which pushed me to visit him.
I went to meet the doctor and he explained the surgery in more detail, then I felt encouraged and had 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 was very caring and followed up after the surgery until now, giving me a meal and exercise plan.
Today, thank God, two years after the surgery I weigh 84, everything is fine and I have no complications.
Before the surgery I suffered from high blood pressure and irritable bowel problems. By God’s grace I haven’t taken any treatment since the surgery, and my blood pressure is back to normal. I feel better and I got an ideal shape without any skin-tightening surgery, all thanks to God and then to the exercise and meal plan I followed, through the efforts of the wonderful dietitian Sally Abdo.
Many thanks to Dr. Mohammad Abdulwahab Al-Zaitawi and the whole medical team 💪🏼✌🏼
Read the original Arabic
خلدون مساعدة من الأردن، العمر 45، الطول 177، الوزن السابق 147.
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 أعملها، بعد ما شاهدت عدة حلقات للدكتور الرائع المتألق محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي بإجراء عدة عمليات جراحية بواسطة المنظار، وكان مبدع جداً ومتألق، مما دفعني لزيارة الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي.
وبعدها تشجعت ورحت قابلت الدكتور، فأطلعني على العملية أكثر، وبعد ذلك 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 جداً ومتابعة حتى بعد العملية ولغاية الآن، وكانت تعطيني جدول الأكل والرياضة.
واليوم الحمد لله، بعد مرور عامين على العملية أصبح وزني الحالي 84، والحمد لله أموري تمام ولا يوجد عندي أي مضاعفات.
كنت أعاني مسبقاً قبل العملية من ارتفاع ضغط الدم ومشاكل في القولون العصبي، وبفضل الله لم آخذ أي علاج بعد العملية، وضغطي رجع طبيعي والحمد لله. أفضل، وحصلت على شكل مثالي وبدون أي عمليات شد، وهذا كله بفضل الله ثم فضل الجدول اللي كنت ماشي عليه من رياضة وأكل، بجهود أخصائية التغذية الرائعة سالي عبده.
شكراً جزيلاً للدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي ولجميع الكادر الطبي 💪🏼✌🏼
Convinced after watching laparoscopic surgery
Khaldoun weighed 147 kg at 177 cm at age 45, with high blood pressure and irritable bowel syndrome. Strict dieting had failed. He then watched several episodes of Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi performing laparoscopic surgery and felt reassured about how the operation is done. He met the doctor, who explained it in detail, and went ahead with the surgery.
Two years later: 84 kg, no complications, no tightening surgery
Khaldoun followed the meal and exercise plan of dietitian Sally Abdo, who still follows him today. Two years after surgery he weighs 84 kg, a loss of 63 kg, with no complications. His blood pressure returned to normal without treatment, and he reached his ideal shape without any skin-tightening surgery.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 147 kg
High blood pressure and irritable bowel syndrome, and a strict diet that failed.
- Watching laparoscopic surgery
Episodes of Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s surgery encouraged him to visit.
- Consultation and sleeve surgery
A detailed explanation, then a successful laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
- Meal and exercise plan
Ongoing follow-up with dietitian Sally Abdo to this day.
- Two years later: 84 kg
63 kg lost with no complications or tightening surgery, and normal blood pressure.
Khaldoun’s story matters because it shows the result after two years, the stage at which real success is measured by stable weight. Reaching and keeping 84 kg at 45 with no complications and no tightening surgery reflects excellent commitment to exercise and diet. Improved blood pressure with weight loss is common, but any decision to stop medication must always be made under a doctor’s supervision. 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.
Khaldoun Masa'deh, a 45-year-old man from Jordan who is 177 cm tall, had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center. His weight went from 147 kg to 84 kg (a loss of 63 kg) and stayed there two years later with no complications and no skin-tightening surgery; his blood pressure returned to normal, with follow-up from dietitian Sally Abdo. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Khaldoun lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
He went from 147 kg to 84 kg, a loss of 63 kg, and has kept his weight two years after surgery.
Is sleeve gastrectomy suitable after 40?
Yes, in most cases, after a thorough assessment of the heart, blood pressure and diabetes. The health benefit after 40 can be even greater because obesity-related conditions improve, and exercise and protein are important to preserve muscle.
Does weight stay stable two years after a sleeve?
Most patients reach their lowest weight within 12 to 18 months, then enter a stable phase. Keeping the weight off after two years depends on diet, exercise and follow-up, as in Khaldoun’s case.
Is irritable bowel syndrome affected by sleeve gastrectomy?
The response varies. Some patients notice improvement with regular meals and smaller, lower-fat portions, while others need dietary adjustments with the help of a dietitian.
How can I book a sleeve gastrectomy consultation in Jordan?
You can book a consultation at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s center or start with an initial assessment by sending your weight, height, age and medical history via WhatsApp +962 79 570 2800; the most suitable procedure is chosen after a medical evaluation.
