Before and after: 140 kg to 69 kg (157 lb lost)
How much weight did Muneera Al-Qaimari lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
Muneera Al-Qaimari from Palestine (27 years old) went from 140 kg to 69 kg in one year after sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, a loss of 71 kg, with her snoring gone and her periods almost regular again. Results vary from patient to patient.
Muneera in her own words
My name is Muneera Al-Qaimari from Palestine. My weight before surgery was 140 kg, my current weight is 69 kg, and thank God it took one year.
I used to suffer from choking when I slept, and I snored. Thank God, when my weight came down I stopped choking and snoring.
My period had stopped for 7 years; now it’s almost regular. I had polycystic ovaries, and they cleared with my medication from the gynecologist.
Before the surgery, if I walked two steps my heart would race and I’d get tired, and my knees hurt. Now I climb the stairs to the fourth floor in one breath 🥹🫶💜
People used to think I was 50; now they tell me I look 24, and I’m 27.
For me, it’s the surgery of happiness. Of course the surgery isn’t magic; we have to follow what the doctor and the dietitian say, because what helped me lose weight fastest was their support. Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, may God make him happy and grant him success, and the lovely dietitian Sally 🫶💜 I love you so much 😭😍☺️
Read the original Arabic
الاسم منيرة القيمري من فلسطين. الوزن قبل العملية 140 كيلو، والوزن الحالي 69 كيلو، والحمد لله المدة سنة.
كنت بعاني من الاختناق لما أنام، وكنت أشخر، والحمد لله لما نزل وزني بطّلت أنخنق أو أشخر.
كانت الدورة قاطعتني 7 سنين، هلّق شبه منتظمة عندي. كان عندي تكيّس على المبايض، وراح مع الالتزام بالأدوية مع دكتور النسائية.
قبل العملية كنت أمشي خطوتين قلبي يدق بسرعة وأتعب، وركبي توجعني. هلّق بطلع الدرج على رابع طابق على نفَس واحد 🥹🫶💜
كانوا الناس يفكروا عمري 50، هلّق بحكولي مبيّن عمرك 24 سنة، وأنا عمري 27.
أنا بالنسبة إلي هي عملية السعادة. طبعاً العملية مش سحر، لازم نلتزم بكلام الدكتور والأخصائية، لأنه أكتر شي ساعدني أنزل بسرعة دعمهم إلي. الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي الله يسعده ويوفقه، والأخصائية الذوق سالي 🫶💜 بحبكم كتير 😭😍☺️
Before surgery: choking at night and no periods for 7 years
Muneera weighed 140 kg at 27 and suffered from choking and snoring during sleep, a racing heart and fatigue after just a few steps, and knee pain. Her periods had stopped for 7 years because of polycystic ovary syndrome, and people thought she was 50.
One year later: 71 kg lighter and a different kind of health
After sleeve gastrectomy and following the instructions of Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi and dietitian Sally, Muneera reached 69 kg within a year. The snoring and choking stopped, her periods became almost regular with PCOS treatment from her gynecologist, she climbs to the fourth floor in one breath, and people tell her she looks 24. She stresses that “the surgery isn’t magic” and that commitment and support are the secret of success.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 140 kg
Choking and snoring during sleep, fatigue and a racing heart after a few steps, and knee pain.
- No periods for 7 years
Polycystic ovaries and obesity-related hormonal imbalance.
- Sleeve surgery
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi, supported by dietitian Sally.
- Commitment and gradual improvement
Snoring stopped, and PCOS was treated with her gynecologist.
- One year later: 69 kg
71 kg lost, almost regular periods, and four floors in one breath.
Obesity is strongly linked to polycystic ovary syndrome and hormonal imbalance, and weight loss together with gynecological treatment often helps periods become regular again. Because fertility can improve after weight loss, we advise delaying pregnancy for 12 to 18 months after surgery and using suitable contraception in coordination with a gynecologist. What Muneera said is true: the surgery isn’t magic, and commitment is what creates 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.
Muneera Al-Qaimari, a 27-year-old woman from Palestine, had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center. Her weight went from 140 kg to 69 kg in one year (a loss of 71 kg); snoring and choking during sleep stopped, and her periods became almost regular after 7 years with PCOS treatment, with follow-up from dietitian Sally Abdo. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Muneera lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
She went from 140 kg to 69 kg, a loss of 71 kg, in one year after surgery.
Do periods and PCOS improve after sleeve gastrectomy?
Weight loss often helps improve hormonal balance and regulate periods in women with PCOS, especially with appropriate treatment from a gynecologist. However, the response varies from woman to woman.
When is pregnancy possible after sleeve gastrectomy?
It is advised to delay pregnancy for 12 to 18 months after surgery until weight and nutrition are stable, and to use suitable contraception in coordination with a gynecologist, because fertility can improve quickly with weight loss.
Do snoring and choking during sleep stop after weight loss?
In many cases snoring and sleep apnea improve clearly with weight loss. Patients who use a night-time breathing device should be reassessed by their specialist.
Can patients from Palestine have surgery in Jordan?
Yes. The center receives patients from Palestine. You can start with a remote assessment by sending your weight, height, age and medical history via WhatsApp +962 79 570 2800, then coordinate your surgery date, with remote nutrition follow-up after returning home.
