Would I qualify for gastric bypass surgery if I am 21, 209 pounds and 5'5?

To be a candidate for bariatric surgery there are multiple thing to take in consideration other than just weight and height, like percentage of body fat, other medical conditions associated. A consultation with certified bariatric surgeon will help you clear all doubts and choose the ideal procedure for you.

Based on your information, your BMI is approximately 34.8, calculated using your weight of 209 pounds and height of 5 feet 5 inches. This places you in the obesity category, which is a key consideration for determining eligibility for gastric bypass surgery.
To qualify for this type of surgery, most guidelines require either a BMI of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35-39.9 if you have obesity-related health conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or severe acid reflux. Since your BMI is below 35, your eligibility would depend on whether you have any of these health conditions.
Additionally, most bariatric programs require evidence that you have attempted other weight-loss methods, such as dietary changes and exercise, without achieving sustained results. Your age of 21 is well within the typical range for surgery eligibility, but it is important to assess whether you are prepared for the lifestyle changes and follow-up care that come with bariatric surgery.

From the provided info yes you are good candidate of bariatric surgeries whether it's is gastric sleeve or gastric bypass

Hey, thank you for your question Right now your BMI is 34.8 kg/m2. I think you are an excellent candidate for the gastric sleeve, I recommend this procedure because it has a positive metabolic effect, many comorbidities such as diabetes, cholesterol and sleep apnea improve soon after the surgery, less risk of vitamin deficiencies post-surgery, desire to eat decreases and more. The sleeve has a succesful rate among patients, just make sure to get your evaluation from a professional, this way you can evaluate all the available options for your particular case. Hope my answer helped you!

Hi there, you are a good candidate for a Bariatric procedure, and I know there are a lot of them, like 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 underlying medical conditions, and your goals. In your case, I would recommend considering a VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) this surgery will help you to have better eating habits and a healthier lifestyle. At 209 Lbs. and 5'5 the BMI is 34.8 Kg/m2, this establishes a diagnosis of obesity class I, and the sleeve gastrectomy has shown to be a very effective metabolic procedure in obesity remission helping you to achieve a healthier lifestyle. I hope you can find the results you are looking for! You'll do great!- A.L

Hello, gastric bypass surgery is recommended if your BMI is over 50 and you have type 2 diabetes. So that your insulin level could be kept under control. Otherwise sleeve gastrecotomy will be a suitable option for weight loss.