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Yasa and her gastric sleeve: what she said about it
In May 2018 the Kuwaiti actress Yasa mentioned, during an appearance on the Kuwaiti show “3S”, that she had had a gastric sleeve operation in 2013 and had lost about 80 kilograms. Below is what she said, where it was reported, and what this operation means for anyone who is considering it.
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- Stay in clinic1–5 days
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The Kuwaiti actress noted that in 2013 she had had a gastric sleeve operation and had lost about 80 kilograms of her weight.
What did Yasa say about her gastric sleeve?
In May 2018 the Kuwaiti actress Yasa (Yasa Abdul-Amir Jumaa) was a guest on the show "3S" on Kuwait's ATV channel, talking mainly about racism she said she had faced in the entertainment industry over her skin colour and her weight. During that appearance, as the entertainment outlet Foochia reported on 22 May 2018, she also mentioned that in 2013 she had had a gastric sleeve operation and had lost about 80 kilograms as a result.
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WhatsAppThat is all this article relies on. Yasa did not name a clinic or a surgeon, and she did not give further medical detail, so this article does not guess at any of that. Where the text below explains the operation and recovery, it describes a gastric sleeve in general, not her treatment.
Why her openness matters
Weight-loss surgery is still often kept private, especially by public figures who worry about how it will be read. Yasa mentioned her operation and the amount of weight she lost as a plain fact, in passing, while discussing a different and more difficult subject.
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That kind of matter-of-fact mention is a useful way to think about bariatric surgery: a medical decision about health and quality of life, not a secret and not a scandal.
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What a gastric sleeve is
A sleeve gastrectomy is a laparoscopic operation: the surgeon works through four small punctures of 5-15 mm and removes a large part of the stomach, leaving a narrow tube-shaped "sleeve". Smaller stomach volume means people feel full sooner and eat less.
It is one of several bariatric operations. The main options compared:
What is changed
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Most of the stomach is removed
- Gastric bypass
- A small stomach pouch is connected to the small intestine
Typical patient
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- BMI of about 35-45
- Gastric bypass
- BMI over 45-50, often with type 2 diabetes
Average loss of excess weight
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- 60-70%
- Gastric bypass
- 75-85%
Vitamins afterwards
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Needed, as advised by the doctor
- Gastric bypass
- Lifelong vitamins and minerals
Price at City Medical Centre
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- $3,600
- Gastric bypass
- $4,000
Who is it for?
Bariatric surgery is usually considered when:
- the body mass index (BMI) is above 40;
- the BMI is above 35 and there are serious weight-related conditions;
- in some cases with a lower BMI, if non-surgical approaches have not worked.
Before surgery patients have blood and urine tests, a glucose (HbA1c) test and consultations with several specialists, including an endocrinologist, a cardiologist and a psychiatrist. It is also recommended to cut fast carbohydrates and fats two to four weeks before and to stop smoking a month before.
What recovery looks like
Patients are usually up and walking on the first day and stay in hospital for one to five days. The diet moves in stages over one to two months, from liquid to soft to normal food. Office work is usually possible after two to four weeks, and long trips are best planned no earlier than a month after surgery.
Weight loss is fastest in the first months, and the final result is judged after one and a half to two years. The timeline below shows the usual stages.
How recovery after a gastric sleeve usually goes
- Day of surgeryLaparoscopic operation through four small punctures under general anaesthesia.
- Day 1Patients get up and walk; drinking starts in small sips.
- Days 1-5Hospital stay, depending on the operation and how you feel.
- Months 1-2Staged diet: liquid, then soft, then normal food; swimming after about 30 days.
- Months 1-12The fastest weight loss and regular follow-up with the team.
- 1.5-2 yearsThe final result is assessed.
Bariatric surgery at City Medical Centre
City Medical Centre performs sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, mini gastric bypass and SADI-S for international patients, all laparoscopically. The first consultation with the surgeon is free: the doctor looks at your weight history and health, recommends the suitable operation and names the cost, which is then fixed in the contract. A sleeve gastrectomy costs $3,600 and a gastric bypass $4,000.
The team follows up with patients during the first year. More details are on the bariatric surgery page.
To be clear: City Medical Centre has no connection with Yasa or her treatment. Her story is simply a well-known example of someone who mentioned a gastric sleeve operation openly, without making it the center of attention.
Frequently asked questions
What operation did Yasa have?
She mentioned on the Kuwaiti show “3S” (ATV) that she had a gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy) in 2013. Her words were reported by the entertainment outlet Foochia in May 2018.
How much weight did Yasa lose?
She said she lost about 80 kilograms after the operation.
Why did Yasa bring this up?
She mentioned it while discussing racism she said she had faced in the entertainment industry over her skin colour and her weight; the gastric sleeve was mentioned as a simple fact about her history, not as the main topic.
Is a gastric sleeve safe?
It is a common laparoscopic operation, but like any surgery it has risks and contraindications. The surgeon assesses them after tests and specialist consultations before recommending it.
How much does a gastric sleeve cost at City Medical Centre?
A sleeve gastrectomy costs $3,600 and a gastric bypass $4,000. The final price is confirmed after the free consultation and fixed in the contract.
Sources
What the article says about the celebrity is based only on these public statements.
- Foochia, 22 May 2018
Medical background and further reading
General information about the procedure from health authorities and medical societies. It is not advice for any individual patient.
- PubMed / NCBI — Benefits and Risks of Bariatric Surgery in Adults: A Review (JAMA, 2020)
- PubMed / NCBI — Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy vs Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: systematic review and meta-analysis (2016)
- World Health Organization — Obesity and overweight
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery — Bariatric Surgery Procedures
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