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

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