Before and after: 90 kg to 55 kg (77 lb lost)
How much weight did Mina Al-Obaidi lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
Mina Al-Obaidi from Iraq (19) lost 35 kg from a starting weight of 90 kg in less than a year after sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, and is still losing weight. Results vary from patient to patient.
Mina in her own words
Hello, I am Mina Al-Obaidi from Iraq. I am 19, my height is 163 cm, and I weighed 90 kg, and thank God I got rid of it.
My journey to happiness began when I visited Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s clinic. I wanted to ask how I could get rid of the excess weight I was suffering from. Of course I had tried dieting many times, and every time I failed ☹
But the doctor recommended a sleeve, explained the steps of the surgery and how long it takes, and I saw it was very easy 😍 and felt encouraged. The next day at 8 in the morning I went into the operating room, and the doctor came and reassured me even more, telling me: in two hours your whole life will change. And truly, two hours were enough to change the life of a girl who dreamed of wearing small clothes sizes and having a small waist.
By God’s grace and Dr. Mohammad’s help I reached what I dreamed of. I threw away all my big clothes, and my self-confidence grew. As for loose skin, exercise takes care of firming the body.
And I will never forget my dear dietitian Sally, who stayed in constant contact with me all this time, making my meal plans and encouraging me.
11/2: on this day my life changed, thank God 💛 In less than a year I lost 35 kg ♥ and I am still losing.
Read the original Arabic
مرحبا، أني مينا العبيدي من العراق، عمري 19، وطولي 163، وكان وزني 90 وتخلصت منه الحمد لله.
رحلة السعادة بلّشت معي، رحت زيارة لعيادة الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي وكنت بدي أسأل كيف أقدر أتخلص من الوزن الزائد اللي أعاني منه. طبعاً أني حاولت أسوي رجيم كتير وأكثر من مرة، وكل مرة أفشل بالمحاولة ☹
بس الدكتور نصحني بتكميم المعدة، وشرحلي خطوات العملية وكم تستغرق، وشفت إنه كتير سهلة 😍 وتشجعت. ورحت ثاني يوم على ساعة 8 الصبح ودخلت على غرفة العمليات، وإجا الدكتور وطمّني أكثر وحكالي: بعد ساعتين رح تتغير حياتك كلها. وفعلاً ساعتين كانت كفيلة بأن تغير حياة إنسانة كانت تحلم تلبس قياس أواعي صغير، تحلم بالخصر الصغير.
وبفضل الله وفضل الدكتور محمد وصلت للي كنت أحلم فيه، وكبّيت كل ملابسي الكبيرة، وزادت ثقتي بنفسي. أما موضوع الترهلات، فالرياضة كفيلة بشد الجسم.
وما أنسى فضل أخصائية التغذية حبيبتي سالي، اللي كانت طول هالمدة على تواصل مستمر معي، وتعملي جدول غذاء وتشجعني.
11/2 بهذا اليوم تغيرت حياتي والحمد لله 💛 وبأقل من سنة نحفت 35 كيلو ♥ ومستمرة بالضعف.
From a consultation visit to a decision
Mina weighed 90 kg at 163 cm at the age of 19, and had tried dieting many times without success. She visited Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s clinic to ask how to lose the excess weight. After the assessment, the doctor explained laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, its steps and how long it takes. Reassured, she had the surgery the next morning, with the doctor beside her to reassure her before she entered the operating room.
The dream of a small waist comes true
In less than a year Mina lost 35 kg, got rid of her big clothes and gained self-confidence, relying on exercise to firm her body. Dietitian Sally stayed in constant contact with her, preparing her meal plans and encouraging her, and she is still losing weight.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 90 kg
90 kg at 163 cm, with repeated failed diets.
- Clinic consultation
Explanation of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, its steps and duration after a medical assessment.
- Sleeve gastrectomy
Surgery the next morning, with the doctor reassuring her before the operating room.
- Meal plans and exercise
Constant contact with dietitian Sally, and exercise to firm the body.
- In less than a year: 35 kg lost
Small clothes sizes, a small waist and more self-confidence, with weight loss continuing.
The decision to have a sleeve does not depend on weight alone, but on BMI, related health conditions and repeated failure of non-surgical attempts, and it is made after a full medical assessment. At a young age skin elasticity is high, so exercise helps a lot in firming the body after weight loss. We advise young women to focus on protein, iron and vitamins, and to postpone pregnancy for 12 to 18 months after surgery if they are planning it. 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.
Mina Al-Obaidi from Iraq, aged 19 and 163 cm tall, had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center in Jordan after repeated diets failed. She lost 35 kg from a starting weight of 90 kg in less than a year, with follow-up from dietitian Sally, and is still losing weight. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Mina Al-Obaidi lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
She lost 35 kg from a starting weight of 90 kg in less than a year after surgery, and is still losing weight.
How long does sleeve gastrectomy take?
The operation itself usually takes 30 to 60 minutes. Including preparation, anesthesia and recovery, the total time can be around two hours, as in Mina’s experience.
Can a sleeve be done at 90 kg?
It depends on BMI relative to height, related health conditions and the history of weight-loss attempts. The surgeon decides eligibility after a full assessment; the number on the scale alone is not the criterion.
Is exercise enough to firm the body after a sleeve?
At a young age and with moderate weight loss, exercise, resistance training and protein help a lot in firming the body and reducing loose skin. Significant loose skin after major weight loss may later need body contouring.
Can patients from Iraq have the surgery in Jordan?
Yes. The center regularly receives patients from Iraq. 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 consultation and surgery date, with remote nutrition follow-up after returning home.
