I'm 5’2” and 185lbs do I qualify for a gastric sleeve? (Photos)

At 5'2" and 185 pounds, your Body Mass Index (BMI) is about 33.8. This BMI would not qualify you for surgery. If you have a BMI between 35 and 40, you can qualify if you have significant health issues related to your weight such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Obstructive Sleep Apnea as examples. If your BMI is over 40, a patient would qualify without documented health issues. If you do have major health issues, I would encourage you to have a consultation with a qualified Bariatric Surgeon and actually get your height measured and weigh at the doctor's office as just a few pounds can make a big difference and sometimes home scales are not accuarate.

Hi Chrystal,
Based on the height and weight you provided, your BMI is between 33 and 34. That means you are just a point or two away from being considered morbid obese. Insurance won't cover the procedure with your BMI not being over 35 or 40, but many patients choose to go the self-pay route to get the sleeve gastrectomy.