Before and after: 140 kg to 85 kg (121 lb lost)
Does sleeve gastrectomy help people diagnosed with early diabetes?
Weight loss after a sleeve improves insulin sensitivity in many patients and may help stop prediabetes from progressing. Mohammed Jasim from Bahrain was diagnosed with early diabetes and has a family history of the disease; he went from 140 kg to 85 kg in 10 months after a sleeve with Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi. Regular blood sugar follow-up is essential, and results vary.
Mohammed in his own words
From Bahrain, Mohammed Jasim. Previous weight 140 kg, current weight 85 kg, a loss of 55 kg in ten months, thank God.
I will never forget the moment I found out I had early diabetes. Because the disease runs in my family, it felt as if I had lost every good moment in life, and the whole world turned dark. I was going round in a vicious circle: whether I was upset or happy, I would reward myself with meals and food that ruined my health more and more, then I would be upset with myself, and day by day it got worse.
Then a friend pointed me to Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s clinic. They did everything for me and managed to arrange all the procedures and tests even though I gave them very short notice. Thank God the surgery went well, and I can say the hardest part is the battle inside your mind until it accepts that you are really going to change your habits and how much you eat, and that exercise is a must.
Day by day, as my health improved, my inner motivation grew and grew, and my love of unhealthy food faded from my head. I now fall asleep easily, without choking and without snoring. Moving is much easier, going up and down stairs; I even like to park far away and walk, or just walk to my errands. I stopped taking Panadol and painkillers. I started attending events I used to avoid, and my self-confidence grew. I now dress up and look sharp and every option is available, unlike before, when it was embarrassing, and even if you found something in your size it didn’t look good.
I understand my body and the food it needs much better, and I have come to love my health and want to keep it, because without it I won’t be any use to my family, my work or anyone; I would only be a burden on them.
Life has become more beautiful with good health. Praise and thanks to God first, and then to Dr. Mohammad and the whole team, who did everything for us down to the smallest detail and were patient with us.
Read the original Arabic
من البحرين، محمد جاسم. الوزن السابق 140، والوزن الحالي 85، والنزول 55 كيلو خلال عشر شهور، الحمد لله.
ما رح أقدر أنسى اللحظة اللي عرفت فيها إن عندي بداية مرض السكر، وبحكم وجود تاريخ بالعائلة مع هالمرض فكأني فقدت كل لحظة حلوة بالحياة، وصارت الدنيا كلها سوداء. كنت أدور بحلقة مفرغة: متضايق أو فرحان بيومي، أسير أكافئ نفسي بوجبات وأكل يفسد صحتي أكثر وأكثر، وبعدها أكون متضايق من نفسي، ويوم عن يوم تتفاقم الحالة أكثر.
لما دلّني أحد الأصدقاء على عيادة الدكتور محمد عبد الوهاب الزيتاوي، اللي ما قصروا معاي وقدروا يرتبون لي كل الإجراءات والفحوصات رغم إشعاري لهم بوقت قصير. ولله الحمد عدّت العملية، وأقدر أقول إن أصعب ما فيها هو المعركة الداخلية بالعقل لين يستوعب إنك خلاص راح تغير أسلوبك وكمية أكلك، وخلاص لازم رياضة.
ويوم عن يوم، ومع التحسن بالصحة، صار الحافز الداخلي يزيد ويزيد، وحب الأكل الغير صحي ينزال من راسي. صرت أحس إني أنام بسهولة، نومي بدون اختناقات بدون شخير. الحركة صارت أسهل كثير، النزول والصعود، بل إني صرت أحب أوقف بالسيارة بعيد وأتمشى، أو أصلاً أسير مشاويري مشي. تخلصت من أكلي للبندول ومخدرات الألم. صرت أحضر فعاليات كنت أتجنبها، وزاد الشعور بالثقة بالنفس. صرت ألبس وأكشخ وكل الخيارات متوفرة، عكس السابق اللي كان محرج، وإن حصلت شي بمقاسك يكون الشكل سيء.
وصرت أفهم جسمي والأكل اللي يحتاجه بشكل أفضل، وحبيت صحتي وإنها تظل لي، لأن بدونها ما راح أفيد أهلي ولا شغلي ولا أي حد، وإنما راح أكون حمل عليهم.
الحياة صارت أجمل بالصحة والعافية. الحمد والشكر لله سبحانه أولاً، ثم للدكتور محمد وجميع الطاقم اللي ما قصروا معانا حتى بأدق التفاصيل وتحملونا.
Early diabetes and the cycle of emotional eating
Mohammed weighed 140 kg when he was diagnosed with early diabetes, and with a family history of the disease he felt his life had been turned upside down. He was stuck in a vicious circle of emotional eating: rewarding himself with food whether happy or upset, then blaming himself, with his condition getting worse day by day.
Fast arrangements and the battle of the mind
A friend pointed him to Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s clinic, and the team arranged all the procedures and tests despite the short notice. The surgery went smoothly, and Mohammed says the hardest part was the inner battle until his mind accepted changing how and how much he ate and committing to exercise. As his health improved his motivation grew and his craving for unhealthy food faded.
After 10 months: 85 kg and a better life
Mohammed reached 85 kg, a loss of 55 kg. He now falls asleep easily without choking or snoring, climbs stairs easily, chooses to walk to his errands, no longer needs Panadol or painkillers, attends events he used to avoid and wears what he likes with confidence. Most importantly, he now understands his body and its needs and looks after his health for his family and his work.
The journey, step by step
- Before surgery: 140 kg
Early diabetes diagnosis with a family history, emotional eating, and snoring and choking during sleep.
- A friend’s recommendation and fast arrangements
Contacting Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s clinic and arranging procedures and tests at short notice.
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
A smooth operation and the start of changing how and how much he eats.
- The battle of the mind and growing motivation
Accepting the new lifestyle, committing to exercise and walking, and losing the craving for unhealthy food.
- After 10 months: 85 kg
55 kg lost, snore-free sleep, easier movement, no painkillers and more self-confidence.
An early diabetes diagnosis is an important warning sign, and weight loss is one of the strongest ways to improve insulin sensitivity and stop the disease progressing, especially with a family history. As Mohammed described so precisely, the real challenge after surgery is psychological and behavioral: a sleeve reduces hunger, but changing your relationship with food is what protects the result. Choking and snoring during sleep can be signs of obstructive sleep apnea, and they improve greatly with weight loss. We recommend checking HbA1c regularly. 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 Jasim from Bahrain was diagnosed with early diabetes and has a family history of the disease. He had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Dr. Mohammad Al-Zaitawi’s bariatric and laparoscopic surgery center in Jordan. His weight went from 140 kg to 85 kg in 10 months (a loss of 55 kg), with restful snore-free sleep, easier movement, no more painkillers and improved self-confidence. Results vary between patients.
Frequently asked questions
How much weight did Mohammed Jasim lose after sleeve gastrectomy?
He went from 140 kg to 85 kg, a loss of 55 kg, within 10 months of surgery.
Does a sleeve stop prediabetes from progressing?
Weight loss improves insulin sensitivity and lowers the risk of prediabetes turning into full diabetes in many patients, but this requires maintaining weight and a healthy lifestyle and checking HbA1c regularly.
How do I deal with emotional eating after a sleeve?
A sleeve reduces physical hunger, but emotional eating needs awareness of your triggers and healthier ways to cope with feelings, with dietitian follow-up. Psychological counseling can help in some cases.
Do snoring and choking during sleep go away after a sleeve?
In many patients snoring and sleep apnea improve clearly with weight loss. Medical follow-up is recommended to confirm the improvement, especially for people using a breathing machine at night.
Can patients from Bahrain have the surgery in Jordan?
Yes. The center receives patients from Bahrain and the Gulf, and tests and procedures can be arranged quickly after you send your weight, height, age and medical history via WhatsApp +962 79 570 2800, with remote nutrition follow-up after returning home.
