Is there any weight loss surgery I qualify for with BMI 28? (Photo)

You would be a good candidate for plastic surgery, unfortunately with that BMI you do not qualify for weight loss surgery

At 38 years old with a BMI of 28, you're in the overweight category, which typically doesn’t qualify for weight loss surgery on its own. Most weight loss surgery guidelines, such as those from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, generally recommend bariatric surgery for individuals with a BMI of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 or higher with obesity-related health conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension.
However, since you've had difficulty with weight loss methods like the Orbera balloon and struggle with a slow metabolism, it's possible that you could benefit from other types of treatments or interventions. You may consider weight loss surgeries or non-surgical interventions, such as the gastric balloon, if you have persistent difficulty losing weight despite other efforts. You might also be a candidate for non-invasive treatments like CoolSculpting or body contouring procedures to target localized fat in areas like your stomach, back, and arms.

You can go for gastric balloon procedure or the elipse balloon pill. This will decrease the excess amount of weight in 4 to 6 months. From the photos you may need tummytuck after for better body shape and contour

In some special cases, we can perform a sleeve gastrectomy on low BMI obese patients, especially in your case, since you have tried everything to loose weight, including a balloon.

Hi there, you are a good candidate for surgery. Explore your options between the common Bariatric procedures, like a Gastric Bypass, Gastric Plication, or VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy). I suggest you have a consult with a certified Bariatric Surgeon, so we can recommend the surgery that best suits your needs, taking into consideration your age, your medical history, and your goals. In your case and with the description you gave, I would recommend considering a VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) this surgery will help you to have better eating habits and a healthier lifestyle. 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. -A.L

When talking about weight lost we have to make sure that we study every single available option so we can make a decision that is best for our individual case. With your BMI the insertion of the gastric balloon can be an option to temporarily improve your situation.
My recommendation is that you go to a certified bariatric surgeon so he can confirm you that you can proceed with the balloon and also guide you in the process.

Hope this information was helpful.

Weight loss surgery is available for low bmi patients, and is oftentimes safer since comorbid conditions are usually minimal or absent.
Sleeve and bypass are common options