Am I a candidate for gastric bypass with a BMI of only 30?

It would not be a good idea to perform a gastric bypass on someone with a BMI of 30.  An alternative to consider is abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement.  The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.  Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

With a BMI of 30, weight loss surgery is usually not recommended unless you have significant obesity-related health issues. However, since you have high blood pressure and high cholesterol, some surgeons might consider you a candidate, especially if your weight is resistant to diet and exercise. Paying out of pocket gives you more flexibility, but you’ll need to find a surgeon willing to operate at a lower BMI.

Hello, I hope you are well. Although you proably qualify for a bariatric procedure, based on your BMI a bypass would most probably not be ideal. In order to determine this you would need to be evaluated by a certified baritatric surgeon, but according to your BMI and comorbid diseases a gastric balloon or sleeve would probably be a better fit. Hope this answer was helpful.