If I am 44 and weigh 233 lbs at 5’5, would I be a good candidate for bariatric surgery?

The typical candidate for bariatric surgery has a body mass index (BMI) over 35, which may be aggravated by one or more health issues such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol or triglycerides. You also must have been unsuccessful at more than one previous weight loss attempt through medically supervised diet and exercise, within the last two years.

There are different elements that are taking in to account to choose a procedure not only weight ans height ( BMI), also body composition ( body fat percentage), medical conditions associated (e.g.Diabetes, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea, etc.) and also patient lifestyle.You should seek a consultation with a certified bariatric surgeon. He will be able to advise you which could be the right treatment option for your specific situation.Never the less you could be a good candidate for gastric sleeve is a less invasive procedure than bypass, also very safe and has become the most popular procedure performed world wide. New scientific data has shown comparable results with bypass, to be as effective in weight loss and in remission or control of chronic illness. With a gastric sleeve you can carrie on with a more normal life style with out drastic changes.

Based on your height of 5'5" and weight of 233 lbs, your Body Mass Index (BMI) is approximately 38.7. This places you within the range where bariatric surgery could be an option, depending on certain factors.
Typically, individuals with a BMI of 40 or higher are considered strong candidates for bariatric surgery, even if they do not have any obesity-related health issues. Since your BMI falls between 35 and 39.9, you may still qualify if you have health conditions related to obesity, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, joint pain, high cholesterol, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). These conditions are known as "comorbidities" and can increase the likelihood of being approved for surgery.
At age 44, you are within the typical age range for bariatric surgery, which is often performed on individuals between 18 and 65.