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

Weight and height is not the only parameter to take into account for bariatric surgery. Also it is consider if you have other medical problems associated (glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, etc.), body composition ( body fat percentage above 30% for women), each patient is different. An evaluation by a bariatric surgeon, will help you clear your doubts and explore your options

For a gastric sleeve, eligibility typically depends on factors like your BMI and medical history. With your height of 5'2" and weight of 185 lbs, your BMI is approximately 34, which qualifies you for bariatric surgery based on BMI criteria alone (usually, a BMI of 30 or higher qualifies for weight loss surgery if other health factors are present). Other important factors are your medical conditions and whether you've tried other weight loss methods.

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.

Hi there, you are a perfect candidate for a VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) this surgery will help you to have better eating habits and a healthier lifestyle. At 185 Lbs. and 5'2 the BMI is 33.4 Kg/m2, this establishes a diagnosis of obesity class 1. The sleeve gastrectomy has shown to be a very effective metabolic procedure that is comparable to the gastric bypass in obesity remission and control of metabolic diseases like Diabetes and high blood pressure.- A.L

Hello, you have a body mass index of 33.8 and you are eligible to have sleeve gastrectomy. Also a detailed check up must be completed prior to surgery. You can achieve your healthy weight within 6 months-1 year after surgery. If you have a chronical diseases weight loss will help you to overcome it. For further details please visit our website and do not hesitate to contact us for any questions.

Hey Thank you for your question, you BMI is 33.8 kg/m2.
Yes, you qualify for the gastric sleeve based on the information you provided us, just make sure your visit a certified Surgeon, that way you can evaluate all the available options for your particular case.
Hope this was helpful.