Before and after: 102 kg to 78 kg (53 lb lost)
What can I do if my weight came back after a gastric balloon?
A common solution is sleeve gastrectomy after a medical assessment. Rand from Jordan regained weight after a balloon, diets and slimming pills, then had a sleeve with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi and went from 102 kg to 78 kg in 3 months. Results vary from patient to patient.
Rand in her own words
Rand from Jordan. I am 28, my height is 159 cm, and I used to weigh 102 kg.
I want to tell you about my experience with the sleeve. I tried every way to lose weight: diets, exercise and slimming pills, and I even had a gastric balloon. I might lose weight, but after a while the weight I lost came back, so my final decision was to have a sleeve.
Thank God I had it and the surgery was successful, and now, thank God, my health is excellent. I sincerely thank Dr. Mohammad Abdulwahab Al-Zaitawi for everything: the medical side, the way he treats people, and the results. I thank the whole medical team, especially dietitian Sally Abdo and Nabila.
Thank God, 3 months after the surgery I have lost 23 kg and I now weigh 78 kg. I advise anyone with excess weight to have the surgery without hesitation, because it is the final solution to obesity 😊😊😊
Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi Center for Bariatric and Laparoscopic Surgery.
Read the original Arabic
رند من الأردن، عمري 28 سنة، طولي 159، ووزني سابقاً 102.
بدي أحكيلكم تجربتي مع عملية التكميم. أنا لجأت لكل طرق التنحيف، منها دايت ورياضة وأدوية تنحيف، غير إني عملت بالون معدة. ممكن كنت أنزل، بس بعد فترة أرجع الوزن اللي خسرته، فكان قراري النهائي أعمل قص معدة.
والحمد لله عملتها وكانت العملية ناجحة، والآن الحمد لله صحتي ممتازة. وبشكر الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي صدقاً على كل إشي، سواء من الناحية الطبية، من التعامل، من النتائج. وبشكر الكادر الطبي كاملاً، خصوصاً سالي عبدو أخصائية التغذية ونبيلة.
والحمد لله بعد مرور 3 شهور عن العملية صرت نازلة 23 كيلو، ووزني حالياً 78 كيلو. فأنا بنصح أي حدا عنده مشكلة السمنة الزائدة بدون تردد يعمل العملية، لأنها الحل النهائي لمشكلة السمنة 😊😊😊
مركز الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي لجراحة السمنة والمنظار.
Every weight-loss method… including a gastric balloon
Rand weighed 102 kg at 159 cm at the age of 28. She tried diets, exercise and slimming pills, then had a gastric balloon. Each time she lost weight for a while, and then it came back. So she decided sleeve gastrectomy would be her final decision for treating her obesity.
After 3 months: 78 kg and excellent health
Her laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was successful, and she was followed by dietitian Sally Abdo, Nabila and the whole medical team. After only 3 months she reached 78 kg, describes her health today as excellent, and advises anyone with excess weight not to hesitate to see a doctor.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 102 kg
102 kg at 159 cm, with repeated attempts using diets, exercise and slimming pills.
- Gastric balloon and weight regain
Temporary weight loss after a gastric balloon, then the lost weight returned.
- The final decision: sleeve gastrectomy
Medical assessment with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi and a successful laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
- Nutrition follow-up
Following her meal plan with dietitian Sally Abdo and the care of the medical team.
- After 3 months: 78 kg
24 kg lost and excellent health, with further weight loss expected through the first year.
A gastric balloon is a temporary solution that is removed after a few months, so many patients regain weight after removal unless their eating habits change permanently. A sleeve permanently reduces stomach size and the hunger hormone, making it more effective in the long term for those who qualify. Losing 24 kg in 3 months is an excellent start, and weight loss usually continues through the first year. Women are advised to postpone pregnancy for 12 to 18 months after surgery until weight stabilizes. 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.
Rand from Jordan, aged 28 and 159 cm tall, had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center after her weight returned following diets, exercise, slimming pills and a gastric balloon. Her weight went from 102 kg to 78 kg in 3 months, with follow-up from dietitian Sally Abdo. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Rand lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
She went from 102 kg to 78 kg in just 3 months after surgery.
Why does weight come back after a gastric balloon?
The balloon stays in for a limited time and is then removed, so stomach size and appetite return to how they were, and weight comes back unless eating habits change permanently.
Can a sleeve be done after a gastric balloon?
Yes. Sleeve gastrectomy can be done after the balloon is removed, and the surgeon decides the right timing after an assessment and tests. It is a common option for people who regained weight after a balloon.
How much weight is lost in the first 3 months after a sleeve?
It varies from person to person, but the first months bring relatively fast weight loss, which then continues at a slower pace until around the end of the first year with commitment to diet and exercise.
When can I get pregnant after sleeve gastrectomy?
It is advised to postpone pregnancy for 12 to 18 months after surgery until weight stabilizes and the body gets the nutrients it needs, and to coordinate with your surgeon and dietitian before planning a pregnancy.
