I'm 20 years old, 330 lbs and wondering if the gastric sleeve is a good option for me?

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I’m a 20 year old woman and I weigh 330 lbs. I’ve slowly gained more and more weight and now i feel like i have to do something before it gets worse. I also struggle with depression and binging and I'm wondering if the gastric sleeve is a good option for me?

Gabriela Rodriguez, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes!!! you are candidate for gastric sleeve, it will help you with significant and sustainable weight loss. Improving you health condition overall , for a better quality of life.

Ali Solmaz, MD · Answer

The gastric sleeve could be a good option for you, but there are a few important things to think about. Gastric sleeve surgery works by making your stomach smaller, so you feel full after eating much smaller portions. It also reduces the production of the hunger hormone (ghrelin), which can make you feel less hungry overall. This combination helps people lose a significant amount of weight.
Since you mentioned struggling with binge eating, it's important to address that as well. After surgery, your stomach will be much smaller, so eating too much at once can cause pain, discomfort, or even serious complications. You’ll also need to avoid foods that can "slide" through your stomach without making you feel full, like chips or ice cream, since these can prevent you from losing weight.
Your mental health is also a big part of this process. Depression can affect eating habits, motivation, and your overall ability to follow the lifestyle changes that come with surgery. For this reason, most bariatric programs require you to meet with a mental health professional before surgery. Counseling or therapy can be helpful in managing both depression and binge eating triggers, giving you a stronger foundation for success.
It’s important to remember that surgery is a powerful tool, but it’s not a quick fix. It works best when paired with healthy eating, portion control, and ongoing mental health support. If you’re ready to commit to these changes, the surgery could help you achieve significant and lasting weight loss.

Islam Abdelkhalek, MD · Answer

According to the mentioned info you are good candidate of gastric sleeve. Will male you reach your ideal body weight within a year.

Cemal Kara, MD · Answer

Hello, for the gastric sleeve operation firstly, the BMI should be calculated. For the BMI calculation, the height and weight should be known. On the other hand, excess weight causes over 70 diseases and low quality of life, mental illnesses such as clinical depression, anxiety and other mental disorders, body pain and difficulty with physical functioning. In the weight loss process and when the ideal weight is reached with the gastric sleeve operation, improvement in weight-related diseases and disorders can be observed.

George R. Merriman II, MD · Answer

The most common statement I hear from my patients is "I wish I had done it sooner." As a 20 year old who is already suffering from this very complex disease, addressing the issue before is gets worse is a good plan. Even at a young age at your weight, serious health problems like high blood pressure and diabetes can begin to develop and will likely worsen with age. To know if surgery is right for you, I recommend you research bariatric surgeons in your area. Look at the reviews by their patients on Google, Real Self and social media. Attend/watch educational seminars by the different surgeons and then book a consultation. You may want to book with more than one doctor to see which one you feel is the best fit for you as a patient. But ultimately, I encourage you to find a surgeon who is a fellow of the ASMBS and has a comprehensive Preoperative and Post-Operative education and support program. Best wishes!

Gian Contreras, MD · Answer

Hi.
Yes!, the gastric sleeve is your procedure of choice. 
With the gastric-bypass, there will be some hormonal changes, that won’t suit your age.
We recommend 100% a Gastric Sleeve, based on the data that is written in this question.

Ariel Ortiz, MD, FACS · Answer

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. Being this young as you are, 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. Just keep in mind that having your depression controlled with your physician will be as important as the surgery itself, for you to have the results you are expecting. You'll do great! A.L

Felipe Garcia, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

It is important to know your height and know if you have any related disease, my team is ready to support you to start improving your health.

Pablo Garcia, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hey, thank you for your question. In order to answer your question i need to know your hight to calculate your BMI. I think is really important that you visit a professional so you can know the available options that you have and choose the best one for your individual case.

Tufan Ergenc, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello, of course it is important to know your height in addition to your weight and additional health questionnaire to decide for an operation. However, people who have over 35 BMI is possible to have Gastric Sleeve operation if there is no preventive factor for this. Also, it is good to investigate the reasons behind gaining weight consistently.That's why please contact a clinic regarding your situation so that they can analyze better with specific questions and answers. I wish you a happy and healthy life!

I'm 20 years old, 330 lbs and wondering if the gastric sleeve is a good option for me?

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