Before and after: 223 kg to 113 kg (243 lb lost)
How much weight did Abdulrahman Bajunaid lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
Abdulrahman Bajunaid from Sudan went from 223 kg to 113 kg two years after sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, a loss of 110 kg, by following a diet and exercise plan. Results vary from patient to patient.
Abdulrahman in his own words
Abdulrahman Bajunaid from Sudan. Age 37, height 189 cm, previous weight 223 kg, current weight 113 kg.
I was hesitant about the sleeve. I did a crash diet but it didn’t work. Then I started thinking about the sleeve, and after seeing how it is done and how easy it is, I decided to have it. I searched online for the best sleeve doctors in Jordan, contacted Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi and explained my case, and he made everything that worried me easy.
I traveled to Jordan and met the doctor. He explained the surgery in more detail, which encouraged me, and I had it. Thank God the surgery was successful, and the nursing staff did everything in caring for me.
I thank dietitian Sally Abdo, who went through the plan with me and kept caring for months after the surgery, giving me a diet and exercise plan to this day.
Today, thank God, two years after the surgery my weight is 113. There is still some loose skin, but I am still working on myself and I will get better, an ideal shape without any tightening surgery, all thanks to God and then the diet and exercise plan I followed.
Read the original Arabic
عبدالرحمن باجنيد من السودان، العمر 37، الطول 189، الوزن السابق 223، والوزن الحالي 113.
كنت متردد في عملية التكميم، وسويت رجيم حاد بس ما نفع معي. بعدها فكرت في عملية التكميم، وبعد ما شفت طريقتها وسهولتها قررت إني أسويها. وبحثت في النت عن أفضل دكاترة التكميم في الأردن، وتواصلت مع الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي وشرحت له حالتي، وتساهل معي بكل ما استصعبت به.
وسافرت الأردن وقابلت الدكتور، فأطلعني على العملية أكثر، وبعدها تشجعت وسويت العملية. الحمد لله كانت العملية ناجحة، وكادر التمريض ما قصروا في معاملتي والعناية بي.
وأشكر أخصائية التغذية سالي عبده اللي أطلعتني على الجدول، وكانت مهتمة حتى بعد العملية بشهور، وكانت تعطيني جدول الأكل والرياضة إلى الآن.
واليوم الحمد لله، بعد مرور سنتين على العملية أصبح وزني 113. توجد بعض الترهلات إلى الآن، لكن لسه شغال على نفسي وحصير أفضل، شكل مثالي وبدون أي عمليات شد، وهذا كله بفضل الله ثم فضل الجدول اللي كنت ماشي عليه من رياضة وأكل.
From 223 kg and failed diets to the sleeve
Abdulrahman weighed 223 kg at 189 cm at the age of 37. A crash diet gave no result, so he read about laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and how simple it is, and searched for the best sleeve surgeons in Jordan. He contacted Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi before traveling and explained his case, found understanding and help with everything that worried him, then traveled and had a successful operation.
Two years of commitment: 113 kg and still going
The nursing staff looked after him after surgery, and dietitian Sally Abdo followed him with a diet and exercise plan for months and still does today. After two years he reached 113 kg, a loss of 110 kg. With such a large loss there is some loose skin, but he keeps working on himself with exercise and healthy eating to improve his shape without body contouring.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 223 kg
223 kg at 189 cm, and a crash diet that didn’t work.
- Research and contacting the doctor
Searching for the best sleeve surgeons in Jordan and explaining his case to Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi before traveling.
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Meeting the doctor and having the procedure explained, then a successful operation with excellent nursing care.
- Diet and exercise plan
Ongoing follow-up with dietitian Sally Abdo with a diet and exercise plan until today.
- After two years: 113 kg
110 kg lost, still improving his shape through exercise without body contouring.
Losing 110 kg from 223 kg with a sleeve is a major result that reflects long-term commitment to the diet and exercise plan. Some loose skin after losing this much weight is expected; exercise, resistance training and protein improve body shape and strengthen muscle, and if the patient wishes, body contouring is an option once weight is stable. With very high starting weights, regular follow-up remains important to keep losing and maintain the 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.
Abdulrahman Bajunaid from Sudan, aged 37 and 189 cm tall, had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center in Jordan after a crash diet failed. His weight went from 223 kg to 113 kg in two years (a loss of 110 kg), with follow-up from dietitian Sally Abdo, and he is still improving his shape through exercise without body contouring. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Abdulrahman Bajunaid lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
He went from 223 kg to 113 kg, a loss of 110 kg, within two years of surgery.
Is a sleeve suitable for a weight over 200 kg?
A sleeve can be suitable for some people over 200 kg; sometimes a bypass or a staged approach is preferred. The surgeon decides after a full assessment of the heart, lungs, general health and eating habits.
Can loose skin improve after a sleeve without body contouring?
Exercise, resistance training, enough protein and drinking water improve body shape, strengthen muscle and reduce the appearance of mild to moderate loose skin. Large amounts of excess skin only fully go with body contouring once weight is stable.
Does weight loss continue after the first year of a sleeve?
Most weight loss happens in the first year, but people with very high starting weights may keep losing gradually in the second year with healthy eating and exercise, as Abdulrahman did.
Can I contact the doctor before traveling to Jordan?
Yes. You can send your weight, height, age and medical history via WhatsApp +962 79 570 2800 for an initial assessment and answers to your questions, then coordinate the surgery date and accommodation, with remote nutrition follow-up after returning home.
