Before and after: 162 kg to 85 kg (170 lb lost)
How much weight did Mohammed from Qatar lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
Mohammed from Qatar (20) went from 162 kg to 85 kg one year after sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, with no loose skin, by committing to regular exercise and healthy eating. Results vary from patient to patient.
Mohammed in his own words
Mohammed from Qatar. I am 20, my height is 181 cm, my previous weight was 162 kg and my current weight is 85.
At first, I spent my whole life dieting and exercising, and every time I lost weight I gained it back, and I completely refused the idea of having surgery!
I got a scholarship and, thanks to God, went to study abroad, and I faced many difficulties, especially because abroad you depend on walking, and I was very bothered about clothes. I decided to lose weight but, as usual, I couldn’t.
A year later I met a friend whose body, God bless him, was in very good shape. I asked him and he said: I had a sleeve in Jordan with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi. He explained everything about the surgery and encouraged me to do it. When I asked more than one person about the doctor and the surgery, their answers were all very positive, so I decided to have the surgery and change my lifestyle.
Thank God I went to Jordan and had the surgery. The whole medical team did everything for me, led by Dr. Mohammad and dietitian Sally, who keep in touch with me and offer advice to this day.
Praise be to God, after exactly one year I have lost 75 kg, which makes my current weight 85 kg, with no loose skin, thanks to God first and then the dietitian’s advice on regular exercise and healthy eating.
Read the original Arabic
محمد من قطر، عمري 20 سنة، طولي 181 سم، وزني السابق 162 كيلو، والوزن الحالي 85.
في البداية أنا قضيت عمري كله وأنا أعمل رجيم ورياضة، وبكل مرة أنزل وزني أرجع وأمتن من جديد، وكنت رافض موضوع إني أسوي عملية قص بالمرة!
جاتني بعثة دراسية وابتعثت للخارج بفضل الله، وواجهت كثير من الصعوبات، خصوصاً إن في الخارج الشخص يعتمد على المشي، وكنت أتضايق جداً بخصوص اللبس. وقررت أضعف لكن ما استطعت كالعادة.
بعدها بسنة قابلت واحد من الأصحاب، وكان ما شاء الله بنية جسمه جيدة جداً، وسألته وقال: أنا عامل عملية قص معدة في الأردن عند الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي. وشرح لي كل حاجة في العملية وشجعني إني أعملها. ولما سألت عن الدكتور والعملية أكثر من شخص كلهم كانت ردودهم إيجابية جداً، فقررت إني أعمل العملية وأغير من نمط حياتي.
والحمد لله رحت للأردن وعملت العملية، وما قصروا معي الكادر الطبي بالكامل، وعلى راسهم الدكتور محمد والأخصائية الغذائية سالي، لاستمرارهم بالتواصل معي والمبادرة بالنصائح إلى اليوم.
اللهم لك الحمد، بعد اكتمال سنة بالضبط نزلت 75 كيلو، مما يجعل وزني الحالي 85 كيلو، بدون ترهلات، بفضل الله أولاً ثم نصائح الدكتورة بالرياضة المستمرة والأكل الصحي.
Years of dieting and a firm “no” to surgery
Mohammed weighed 162 kg at 181 cm. He spent years dieting and exercising, and every time the weight came back, yet he completely refused the idea of surgery. When he went abroad to study, things got harder: life there depends on walking, he struggled to find clothes that fit, and he tried again to lose weight without success.
A friend who changed his mind
A year later he met a friend whose body had changed remarkably and learned that he had a sleeve in Jordan with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi. The friend explained the details of the surgery and encouraged him, and when Mohammed asked several other people, all the feedback was positive. He decided to have the surgery and change his lifestyle completely.
One year later: 85 kg with no loose skin
Mohammed had his surgery in Jordan, and the medical team, the doctor and dietitian Sally have stayed in touch with advice until today. Exactly one year later he reached 85 kg with no loose skin, thanks to regular exercise, healthy eating and his young age, which helps the skin tighten.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 162 kg
Years of dieting, exercise and weight regain, with a firm refusal of surgery.
- Studying abroad
Struggling with daily walking and finding clothes, and another weight-loss attempt that failed.
- A friend encourages him
Meeting a friend who had a sleeve with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, then positive feedback from everyone he asked.
- Sleeve gastrectomy in Jordan
Surgery with the care of the medical team, then ongoing follow-up with dietitian Sally.
- One year later: 85 kg
77 kg lost with no loose skin, through regular exercise and healthy eating.
Mohammed’s story is common among young people: years of dieting and regain, with an initial refusal of surgery. When obesity is severe and non-surgical attempts keep failing, a sleeve becomes an effective option after a medical assessment. A young age and commitment to exercise and protein are the main reasons there is no loose skin despite such a large weight loss. Remote follow-up also lets students abroad stay in touch with their dietitian wherever they are. 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.
Mohammed, a 20-year-old man from Qatar who is 181 cm tall, had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center in Jordan after years of dieting and weight regain. His weight went from 162 kg to 85 kg in one year with no loose skin, through exercise, healthy eating and follow-up from dietitian Sally. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Mohammed from Qatar lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
He went from 162 kg to 85 kg within one year of surgery, with no loose skin.
Is sleeve gastrectomy suitable at 20?
A sleeve can be performed for young adults with severe obesity after non-surgical attempts have failed and after a full medical assessment. Results are often excellent, and loose skin tends to be less because skin is more elastic at this age.
Why does weight keep coming back after diets?
With each diet the body adapts: metabolism slows and hunger increases, so weight returns once the diet stops. A sleeve reduces stomach size and the hunger hormone, helping you lose weight and keep it off with a healthy lifestyle.
Can a student abroad follow the diet plan remotely after surgery?
Yes. Nutrition follow-up is done remotely with the dietitian through messages and regular photos, as with Mohammed, who is still in touch a year after his surgery.
Can patients from Qatar have the surgery in Jordan?
Yes. The center receives patients from Qatar and the Gulf. 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 surgery date and accommodation, with remote nutrition follow-up after returning home.
