I am 5’4 at 180 lbs. I have 2 kids and unable to loose the 30 lbs. Can I do the sleeve surgery?

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I am 5’4 at 180 lbs. I have 2 kids and unable to loose the 30 lbs. I have dieted and exercised without success. If I do the sleeve survey, how many lbs can I loose with proper diet and exercise? My husbands got the sleeve surgery with great success!

Ali Solmaz, MD · Answer

If you are considering gastric sleeve surgery, it is important to have realistic expectations about weight loss outcomes. On average, patients typically lose 50-70% of their excess body weight within 12 to 18 months following the procedure.
Based on your current weight of 180 lbs and a height of 5'4", your goal to lose 30 lbs aligns well with what can be reasonably expected from this surgery, provided you follow the recommended post-surgical guidelines for nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle changes.
For context, at 180 lbs, an ideal weight range for a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 would be approximately 108 to 145 lbs. This places your excess weight at around 35 lbs above the higher end of the ideal BMI range. With gastric sleeve surgery, you could expect to lose approximately 50-70% of that excess weight, which would amount to 17 to 25 lbs. While this may not completely meet your 30-lb weight loss goal, many patients continue to see gradual improvements beyond the initial weight loss period with the right support and habits.
Every patient's experience is unique, and factors such as age, metabolism, adherence to lifestyle changes, and pre-existing health conditions can influence results. Given your history of diligent efforts with diet and exercise, you may be well-positioned for success after surgery. It's also encouraging to know that your spouse had positive results with the same procedure, as family support can play a significant role in long-term success.

Islam Abdelkhalek, MD · Answer

From the provided info yes you can go for gastric sleeve and this make you reach the desired weight. Hope that helps

Pablo Garcia, MD · Answer

Hey, thank you for your question. The main indicator to see if you are a good candidate to get surgery is by knowing your body mass index which corresponds to 30.4 kg/m2 what is consider to be a type I. In your particular case i recommend gastric balloon. Please visit a Professional and get all the available options and information for your particular case. Blessings, hope this was helpful.

Ariel Ortiz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there, you are a good candidate for a VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) this surgery will help you to have better eating habits and a healthier lifestyle. At 180 Lbs. and 5'4 the BMI is 30.9 Kg/m2, this establishes a diagnosis of obesity class I,  the sleeve gastrectomy has shown to be a very effective metabolic procedure in obesity remission and control of metabolic diseases, helping you to achieve a healthier lifestyle. -AL

I am 5’4 at 180 lbs. I have 2 kids and unable to loose the 30 lbs. Can I do the sleeve surgery?

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Answer: Candidate for surgery

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