Before and after: 110 kg to 68 kg (93 lb lost)
How much weight did Saleh Al-Shuaili lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
Saleh Al-Shuaili from Qatar went from 110 kg to 68 kg in 5 months after sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, a loss of 42 kg, reaching a normal weight for his height (171 cm) with no loose skin or body contouring. Results vary from patient to patient.
Saleh in his own words
Saleh Al-Shuaili from Qatar. Age 21, height 171 cm, previous weight 110 kg, current weight 68 kg.
I was hesitant about stomach reduction surgery. I did a crash diet but it didn’t work. Then I started thinking about the surgery, and after seeing how it is done and how easy it is, I decided to have it. I traveled to Jordan and asked my friends studying there about the best doctor for the surgery, and they told me about Dr. Mohammad Abdulwahab Al-Zaitawi. That encouraged me, so I went to meet the doctor; he explained the surgery in more detail, and after that I felt confident and 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, five months after the surgery, I weigh 68 with no loose skin and without any tightening surgery, all thanks to God and then the diet and exercise plan I followed.
Read the original Arabic
صالح الشعيلي من قطر، العمر 21، الطول 171، الوزن السابق 110، الوزن الحالي 68.
كنت متردد في عملية القص، وسويت رجيم حاد بس ما نفع معي. بعدها فكرت في عملية القص، وبعد ما شفت طريقتها وسهولتها قررت إني أسويها. سافرت الأردن وسألت أصدقائي اللي يدرسون هناك عن أفضل دكتور يسوي العملية، فقالوا لي عن الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي، وبعدها تشجعت ورحت قابلت الدكتور، فأطلعني على العملية أكثر، وبعدها 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 حتى بعد العملية بشهور، وكانت تعطيني جدول الأكل والرياضة إلى الآن.
واليوم الحمد لله، بعد مرور خمسة أشهر على العملية، أصبح وزني 68 بدون ترهلات وبدون أي عمليات شد، وهذا كله بفضل الله ثم فضل الجدول اللي كنت ماشي عليه من رياضة وأكل.
Why Saleh chose a sleeve after dieting
Saleh weighed 110 kg at 171 cm, a BMI of 37.6, at the age of 21. A crash diet gave no result, and he was hesitant about surgery until he learned how it is done and how simple it is. He traveled from Qatar to Jordan and asked friends studying there about the best surgeon, and they recommended Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi. After the consultation and an explanation of the details he felt encouraged, and the medical assessment confirmed laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as the right option for him.
Care at the center and nutrition follow-up
The surgery was successful, and Saleh received attentive care from the nursing staff during his stay. After surgery his dietitian followed him with a diet and exercise plan that continued for many months and is still ongoing; this continuous follow-up is what turns fast weight loss into a healthy, stable result.
Five months later
Saleh reached 68 kg (BMI 23.3) after only 5 months, with no loose skin and no need for body contouring. A young age and skin elasticity, combined with commitment to protein and regular exercise, are among the most important factors that reduce loose skin after weight loss.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 110 kg
Excess weight with a BMI of 37.6 at age 21, a crash diet that didn’t work, and hesitation about surgery.
- Traveling from Qatar and choosing a surgeon
Asking friends studying in Jordan about the best surgeon; they recommended Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, and the consultation encouraged him.
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
A successful operation at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s center with attentive nursing care, then a gradual move from liquids to normal food.
- Diet and exercise plan with the dietitian
Ongoing follow-up for months after surgery with a clear diet and exercise plan.
- After 5 months: 68 kg
42 kg lost and a normal weight reached, with no loose skin or body contouring.
Saleh’s experience shows that crash diets often fail for people with obesity, and that a sleeve combined with a clear diet and exercise plan and ongoing follow-up gives a fast, healthy result. Going from a BMI of 37.6 to 23.3 in 5 months without loose skin is down to a young age and commitment to protein and exercise. We advise continuing vitamins and regular follow-up to 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.
Saleh Al-Shuaili, 21, from Qatar, 171 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 110 kg to 68 kg in 5 months (BMI from 37.6 to 23.3) with no loose skin or body contouring, with follow-up from his dietitian on a diet and exercise plan. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Saleh Al-Shuaili lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
He went from 110 kg to 68 kg, a loss of 42 kg, within 5 months of surgery, reaching a normal weight for his height of 171 cm.
Can loose skin be avoided after a sleeve?
It cannot be guaranteed for everyone, but a young age, skin elasticity and commitment to protein and regular exercise reduce loose skin considerably, as in Saleh’s case, who reached his weight with no loose skin or body contouring.
Why don’t crash diets work for people with obesity?
Crash diets are hard to sustain, and weight usually returns after stopping because of hunger and a slower metabolism. A sleeve reduces stomach size and the hunger hormone, making it easier to stick to small portions in the long term.
Why is a diet and exercise plan important after a sleeve?
The plan ensures you get the right amounts of protein, fluids and vitamins, protects muscle, reduces loose skin and helps you maintain your weight in the long term.
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.
