Before and after: 118.5 kg to 77.4 kg (91 lb lost)
Can you stop diabetes medication after sleeve gastrectomy?
In many people with type 2 diabetes, blood sugar improves greatly after a sleeve and weight loss, and some can stop their medication. Mohammed Al-Kindi from Oman came off insulin and all diabetes medication 8 months after sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, going from 118.5 kg to 77.4 kg. Any change in medication must be supervised by a doctor, and results vary.
Mohammed in his own words
Mohammed Al-Kindi from Oman, sleeve gastrectomy. Previous weight 118.5 kg, height 168 cm, current weight 77.4 kg.
Thank God, I had the surgery eight months ago with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi. I had diabetes and used insulin and a sugar regulator, and thank God after the surgery I stopped all my diabetes medication, and by God’s grace and then Dr. Al-Zaitawi’s center I was freed from this deadly disease.
I swear by God that I have never dealt with a doctor and his team with such class except Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, and the follow-up from dietitian Sally Abdo was more than wonderful.
Read the original Arabic
محمد الكندي من سلطنة عمان، وعملية تكميم المعدة. الوزن السابق 118.5، والطول 168، والوزن الحالي 77.4.
الحمد لله عملت العملية منذ ثماني شهور مع الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي. كنت أعاني من مرض السكري وأستخدم الأنسولين ومنظم السكر، والحمد لله بعد العملية تركت جميع أدوية السكر، وتخلصت بفضل الله ثم مركز الدكتور الزيتاوي من هذا المرض القاتل.
أقسم بالله العظيم إنني لم أتعامل مع دكتور وطاقمه بهذا الرقي سوى مع الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي، ومتابعة أكثر من رائعة من أخصائية التغذية سالي عبده.
Diabetes and insulin before surgery
Mohammed weighed 118.5 kg at 168 cm, had diabetes and relied on insulin and a sugar regulator every day. After a medical assessment he decided to have laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi to treat his obesity and improve his blood sugar control.
After 8 months: 77.4 kg and no diabetes medication
Mohammed lost 41.1 kg in 8 months, reaching 77.4 kg. As his weight came down his blood sugar improved until he came off insulin and all diabetes medication under medical supervision. He praises the class of the doctor and team and the follow-up of dietitian Sally Abdo.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 118.5 kg
Obesity with diabetes, using insulin and a sugar regulator every day.
- Medical assessment
Full tests and diabetes assessment, and choosing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
- Sleeve gastrectomy
Surgery with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, with close monitoring of blood sugar afterwards.
- Gradually reducing diabetes medication
With weight loss and nutrition follow-up with Sally Abdo, medication is reduced gradually under medical supervision.
- After 8 months: 77.4 kg
41.1 kg lost, and off insulin and all diabetes medication.
Improvement in type 2 diabetes is one of the most important health benefits of bariatric surgery, and in many patients it happens quickly because of weight loss and changes in the hormones that regulate appetite and blood sugar. However, reducing insulin or stopping diabetes medication must be done gradually under a doctor’s supervision with blood sugar monitoring, and patients need regular tests such as HbA1c to confirm the improvement lasts. Results vary depending on how long the patient has had diabetes, pancreatic function and commitment.
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 Al-Kindi from Oman, 168 cm tall, had diabetes and used insulin and a sugar regulator. He had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center in Jordan. His weight went from 118.5 kg to 77.4 kg in 8 months (a loss of 41.1 kg), and he came off all diabetes medication under medical supervision, with follow-up from dietitian Sally Abdo. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Mohammed Al-Kindi lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
He went from 118.5 kg to 77.4 kg, a loss of 41.1 kg, within 8 months of surgery.
Is diabetes cured after sleeve gastrectomy?
In many people with type 2 diabetes the disease goes into remission after surgery and weight loss, and some stop their medication. Medically it is more accurate to call this improvement or remission, so regular follow-up, maintaining weight and a healthy lifestyle remain essential.
When do I stop insulin after a sleeve?
Patients should never stop insulin or diabetes medication on their own. The doctor reduces doses gradually based on blood sugar readings after surgery, because the need for medication drops quickly and low blood sugar can occur if the same doses continue.
Which is better for diabetics: sleeve or bypass?
Both procedures improve diabetes, and a bypass may have a stronger effect in some cases, especially with long-standing diabetes or reflux. The surgeon chooses based on how long you have had diabetes, your weight and your health.
Can patients from Oman have the surgery in Jordan?
Yes. The center receives patients from Oman and the Gulf. You can start with a remote assessment by sending your weight, height, age, medical history and diabetes medication via WhatsApp +962 79 570 2800, then coordinate the surgery date and accommodation, with remote nutrition follow-up after returning home.
